Plasticity Photos

The Taco Experiment

2010-02-01T05:45:13Z

I spent the afternoon eating tacos of all varieties at the Brooklyn Taco Experiment. These guys, Serious Business, took the People's Choice award. I'm not sure what their tacos tasted like, but they certainly had the best costumes and a great serving presentation.

Props to my friends Dave and JuAnne for putting together the well-received Banh Mi Tacos.

According to the masterminds of the event, the next experiment will involve eggs. I must say, the thought of tasting dozens of egg-based items is hardly appealing.

Brooklyn Flea

2010-01-30T19:40:47Z

Stopped by the Brooklyn Flea to enjoy the food (in the basement vault) and browse the shops. The flea is now located at the former Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower, and it's hard to not be impressed by the grandeur of the hall upon first entering it. The landmark building, like so many others in downtown Brooklyn, has been converted into a shell for fancy condos.

"Neil Diamond"

2010-01-28T05:05:37Z

Jimmy Fallon stepped out on stage in his best Neil Diamond get-up and went straight into a folksy rendition of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" theme song. Priceless. Here's a version of it from Hulu:

Catan Tournament

2010-01-25T04:24:11Z

We gathered at Harvest HQ for a sweet 16 Settlers of Catan tournament. The prevailing strategy for our winners today: buy lots of development cards.

Collecting Royalties, Sort Of

2010-01-24T05:39:36Z

My friend Tim kept an envelope with all the money we had made as a band back in the day. The old school tens and fives hark back to our band days nearly a decade ago.

Vampire Weeknight

2010-01-20T05:30:15Z

It's rare to find a CD that you like more and more over time, but that's just how Vampire Weekend's first album was for me. With lyrics like "who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma," it's my go-to album for upbeat tempos and melodies. I caught their show tonight at Bowery Ballroom, my favorite place to see bands in NYC. The sound was impeccable but the crowd subdued for most of the night. However, by the time Walcott was played to close out the night, the crowd had finally woken up and pseudo-moshing ensued.

Friday Night Lights

2010-01-16T06:05:55Z

A low-key bar off of Prince St provided the backdrop for this Friday evening.

Pare! Pinoy

2010-01-11T03:11:48Z

Having a Filipino dinner feast in Queens at Tito Rad's.

Vail, Colorado

2010-01-10T04:04:43Z

It just doesn't snow like this on the East Coast.

Heading Home

2010-01-06T06:17:57Z

It's been many flights since I've sat by the window as I much prefer the convenience and freedom of an aisle seat. But an automated check-in led to my sitting by the window and as it turned out, I didn't mind.

Beaver Creek

2010-01-02T17:11:27Z

A fine powder day in Colorado for this first day of the year.

Obamao

2009-12-30T05:50:42Z

Making an Obamao shirt.

The Fish Market

2009-12-29T05:29:04Z

It's loud, busy, and alive with the sound of commerce. It's Mott St in New York City.

Deliberately as Nature

2009-12-28T02:58:12Z

On the way out to a busy Sunday, I read this reminder from Henry David Thoreau's Where I Lived and What I Lived For

Let us spend one day as deliberately as Nature, and not be thrown off the track by every nutshell and mosquito's wing that falls on the rails. Let us rise early and fast, or break fast, gently and without perturbation; let company come and let company go, let the bells ring and the children cry - determined to make a day of it. Why should we knock under and go with the stream?

Brooklyn Museum Afternoon

2009-12-27T00:05:57Z

The perfect remedy for a cold, rainy Saturday afternoon is a visit to the Brooklyn Museum. If you are looking to be transported back in time, the fourth floor has a collection of houses and rooms in the style of early twentieth century life.