Finally, after nearly 11 years, I saw my favorite band of all time last night at Kung Fu Necktie—Crooked Fingers. Basically it was Eric Bachmann and Liz Durrett playing a bunch of songs from old albums, such as “bring on the snakes” and “Red Devil Dawn”, as well as a few new tunes (which I [...] Read More
Finally, after nearly 11 years, I saw my favorite band of all time last night at Kung Fu Necktie—Crooked Fingers. Basically it was Eric Bachmann and Liz Durrett playing a bunch of songs from old albums, such as “bring on the snakes” and “Red Devil Dawn”, as well as a few new tunes (which I [...] Read More
1500 meter swim + 24.9 mile bike + 6.2 mile run = my first Olympic Distance Triathlon. The past few months I’ve logged 1000′s of meters at the pool—6:30 a.m. weekdays, ran countless loops around kelly drive averaging over eight miles each, and cycling the 4.75 mile West River Drive, back and forth dozens times… [...] Read More
I will compete in this years Philly Triathlon —my first Olympic Distance (.9 mile swim / 24.8 mile bike / 6.2 mile run). I don’t know how “competitive” I will be within the field of athletes, but within the context of my life and experience, it will be a great achievement. My goal is to [...] Read More
wow, that was a tough 8! Read More
This typifies why I like my hood—a cool chick driving a bike with an argyle socks-sporting-dude on the back. Yes, my hood is a bit ghetto, but the artists have moved in and you know what happens next… BTW, she’s signaling to make a right turn as only a geek would do—love it! Read More
This piece was actually created in 2000-2001. The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia contracted me to develop a fun online tool to help families teach their children about giving to other families in need. Character Illustration—Sara O’Connor Art Direction, Environment Illustration, and flash development—Tony Romano. In retrospect, the colors, and typeface choices I made are [...] Read More
I built this 5′ x 3′ raised planters box three weeks ago on a whim—no plans, no preconceived notions other than knowing I wanted a Japanese red maple. This box contains a few annuals, but also hardy plants such as: Savannah (ruby grass), Pepermint, Eucalyptus, and a “Red Dragon” Laceleaf Japanese Red Maple. Read More