Fall Has Fell.

I wrote this memoir about a year ago. The time and weather has it feeling right to put it out there for your eyes to see.


South Street Seaport
It's one of those days in fall where it's hard to differentiate if it is in fact about to be winter soon or if it is a warm day in spring, with summer not far in it's shadow. I know for a fact though that a bitter winter is well on its way and this warmth will soon be packaged away for days in May. Groups of tourists begin filling the seaport's wooden decks, snapping photos of their loved ones, while I gaze out at the one thing I love in this moment - my city. With lunch hour approaching restaurants on Fulton Street begin to bustle with hungry pedestrians, causing my thoughts for the moment to take a backseat as my stomach begins rumble. I look at my watch to check the exact time, not surprised that my friend is late to meet me for lunch, as his deliberation to either wear a fedora or a fitted baseball hat is probably taking exaggerated time in front of a mirror. It's then I light a cigarette to curb my hunger, watching the sunlight reflect off the choppy tide with the red vessel, the Ambrose, rocking graciously in its current. Buildings stand tall, as though they are protecting the brick townhouses & pizza parlors right across the Brooklyn Bridge, like a mother city protecting her young. My friend is now here, I stand up and walk away from the river quietly humming, "New York State of Mind."

Home is Where the Kimchi Is.

Momofuku is the successful restaurant group owned by Korean American chef, David Chang. The cookbook, which was released in stores today, consists of three sections: Noodle Bar, Ssam Bar, and Ko, all of which are the names of each restaurant in New York City. The book is the developing story of the simple beginnings of a small noodle bar in NYC serving a creative conglomeration of world cuisines ranging from Korean kimchee, Chinese Pork Buns to French shaved foie gras Chinese lychee and pine nut brittle. So the next time you're craving one of the restaurant's famous Pork Buns, try and make some yourself! If that fails, you can always order in from the chinese place up the block and park a seat on your couch.

Every Man/Every Woman

Thanks to Tess Brokaw... I discovered this heaven sent piece of music. Just fucking enjoy it, I know you will.

A Place I Love.

The American Flags circling the ice rink and Rockefeller Plaza.

Michael & Michael Have Issues.

About two weeks ago Comedy Central aired it's new show starring two of my all time favorite comedic writers and actors, Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black. I was lucky enough to be able to go to the launch party / live stand up by the 2 stars / premiere of the show, which airs at 10:30 every Wednesday. The hysterical quarrelsome humor that takes place through out the show is also mixed with original sketches by the two, revolving around anything from drug deals to high schoolers who take the virginity pledge. I would post a clip from the show for everyone to see, but I think it's best you watch this show in full so you can appreciate every single hysterical moment within the 30 minute block. Instead here is a clip of Michael Showalter's "the Michael Showalter Showalter" from a College Humor original video, with guest.... Michael Ian Black.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Tigers Love Pepper, They Hate Cinnamon.

For those who have seen "The Hangover," "Out Cold," or just know him from his grizzly beard, Zach Galifianakis is by far one of the greatest comedic genius' of our generation. But I truly believe in order to really understand Zach... one most get to know his brother, Seth Galifianakis.

TEAM PEREZ.

Recently Perez Hilton was physically attacked by a crew member of the Black Eyed Peas. Usually, online, when people see drama they choose to post about it in the negative, or gossiping matter. But I am here to stand by a fellow blogger, who is one thousand times more famous than I am. Coming from a once New York City private school girl, Perez has a blog I've been reading daily for years (deal with with it). His "Hollywood Gossip" - if you will - situation involving the Black Eyed Peas member should not have ever turned in to physical violence. After reading Perez's statement to the world on his site, I fully stand by it. Whatever, maybe he is a blogger, maybe he did have someone write it for him - who knows (I don't) - it's a beautifully written statement to everyone. And if you actually read it - with a fully open mind - you'll understand. This is the statement recently released on Perez Hilton's infamous site:

"Words can hurt. I know that very well, from both sides of the fence. The other night in Toronto, after feeling physically threatened by a verbally abusive Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas, I chose the most hurtful word I know to hurl at him. I was in an out-of-the ordinary situaton and used a word that I would not utter under normal circumstances. My intention - however misguided it may have been - was to stand up for myself and tell this belligerent man that I had enough of his badgering and was not going to continue to let him berate and intimidate me. I wanted to hurt him with the word I chose, not anyone else. Unfortunately, the one who got hurt was me and, subsequently, a lot of other people. I wish none of it had happened. I can't take it back. I did what I thought was best at the moment to stand up for myself in a non-violent yet still assertive way. Clearly, I am not homophobic. Also, I am not nor have I ever claimed to be a spokesperson for the gay community. I am just speaking for myself, a gay man. One who is labeled "flamboyant" in the media. An American that is not granted equal rights under the law. I will continue to speak out for equality and I will continue to say things that upset both gay people and straight people. Who I am as a person and what I do for a living are two separate things. I've come to terms with all my incongruities and am proud of who I am and what I do. In closing, words can hurt. But words should not provoke someone to violence. Stripped away from the mask of Perez Hilton, I have been extremely bothered by the public reaction to my assault. Violence should never be condoned with such statements as "It's Karma" or "I don't believe in violence but….". In fact, several television and radio shows over the past couple of days echoed the sentiment "He had it coming". Would they have said the same thing if I was a woman? Would I have "deserved it" if I had been stabbed? Or shot? Or killed? I was attacked from behind without warning and repeatedly punched in the head in a cold, disgusting and unnecessarily violent manner by Polo Molina, the road manager for the Black Eyed Peas, who I did not even speak with that evening. I did not share any words with him and his assault on me was completely unprovoked. I feel like everything happens for a reason and I leave this traumatic experience as person with more compassion. Specifically, there was an instance last year when actor Jesse Metcalfe was attacked outside of a Hollywood nightclub by a fellow entertainer. I did not condone the violence, but I did make light of that situation. I regret that. Sincerely. There are many ways to deal with disagreements, both good and bad, but violence is never the answer. Never. I now know that first-hand. It should not be condoned, promoted or accepted. No one "deserves" to be the victim of violence. No one "has it coming." NO ONE. And victims should not be ridiculed. I look forward to marching for equality in Washington, D.C. this October. And I look forward to standing up for my rights in a Toronto courtroom shortly, as I fully intend to seek every lawful remedy against the man that attacked me." - perezhilton.com/

I WILL BE THERE IN OCTOBER! FOR OUR CITY, FOR OUR COUNTRY, FOR THE FUCKING FACT THAT WE ALL DESERVE LOVE EQUALLY ON ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

oh and if you comment negatively, i really don't give a shit.