Steve Martin #5

It's been about a year and a half since I last saw my Ideal Man, Steve Martin in person, and after tonight it was definitely worth the wait. Tonight's event took me to New York's Rubin Museum of Art, to see Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers perform bluegrass music.

A few months ago, Steve Martin released a CD of his own banjo compositions called "the Crow", an excellent CD in my completely unbiased option.

I was third in line. The event was held in a small auditorium, seating no more than 125 people. I had a close center seat. Steve and the band came out. No microphones, just acoustic music. The whole evening was so peaceful and joyful. Of course Steve was hilarious, spitting out one-liners in between songs. The music was fantastic. The 90 minute show went by entirely too quickly.

We weren't supposed to take pictures, but I was able to sneak a couple of flash-less ones.





Once again Steve Martin showed once again why he is my Ideal Man.

Quote of the Day:
"My wife titled this one. It's called 'When are you going to stop playing that goddamn banjo!'" -Steve Martin

Wedding Crasher

OK, so I wasn't technically invited to my "Millionaire" co-worker, and friend, Nate's wedding. But he did say if I just happened to be strolling around Central Park around 1pm, that mabe I would stumble across something.

Lo and behold, I just happened to find Nate about to get married to his longtime girlfriend Stacy. I had intended to stay from a distance and watch from afar, but Nate was kind enough to let me watch up close. It was such a great wedding. Our friend Brandon officiated. There were no bridesmaids, no groomsmen. Just two people in love getting married in a simple, low-key ceremony amongst their loved ones.

I stuck around for a little bit longer while they took photos. While everyone went off to the reception, I spent the rest of the day getting lost in Central Park. A truly ideal day.

Congratulations and much love always Nate and Stacy!



Quote of the Day:
"If you live to be a hundred, I want to lve to be a hundred minus one day, so I'll never have to live without you." -Winnie the Pooh

Here Comes the Bride

It was 10 years in the making, but it FINALLY happened. My friends Beth & Frank were married on Saturday May 2. Half of all BU were there to witness the much anticipated event.

From Beth looking absolutely stunning, to Frank looking suave, a good time was had by all. My stomach is still recovering from the four Shirley Temples I downed during the evening. At one point, partygoers didn't know if I was dancing or in the middle of a sugar-induced seizure (almost sure it was the dancing).

Some of the selected memories from the wedding: I got my first glimpse of Kerwick dancing and put whipped cream on my nose for the sake of a photograph. I almost arm-wrestled Ciaran for extra steak and took the obligatory event photo with J (awesome, by the way). Jenn became an honorary BU alum and Meg voluntarily photographed children. Cheryl spent entirely too much on a Coors Lite and Darren really loves bacon. Maria can slide the length of the dance floor and Darlene found a way to breathe in her dress.

A really fantastic night. A big congrats to Beth & Frank. May every wedded day be as fun as the wedding day.

Of course, pictures:

Els and the Bride:


Darlene and the Groom


First Dance:


J Giving Me Flowers:


More to come...

Quote of the Day:
"To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others" -Francois Mauriac

BONUS Quote of the Day:
"And what do all the great words come to in the end, but that? I love you - I am at rest with you - I have come home". -Dorothy L. Sayers

Simply the Best

A very special Genius Switch congratulations to Prof. Peter Busher, winning the Metcalf Award, one of Boston University's highest teaching honors.

I was privileged to of had Prof. Busher as my freshman year science teacher. And in all, he is my favorite professor during my time at BU. This is ironic as science was not, and has never been, my forte. But because of his time, patience and incredible pity, I came out a better student. He always gave that extra effort to make sure I understood what he was teaching - usually in the form of a Top 10 List, based on my love for David Letterman. It meant a lot that he would take that extra time. As a result, I worked harder to learn, not only for myself, but as an appreciation to him as well.

I've been lucky enough to have kept in contact through all these years. There are few people as honest, generous and kind as Prof. Busher. He is someone who I always look forward to seeing because I know a good conversation with lots of laughter will happen. I consider him not only my favorite professor, but also my friend.

I cannot think of a more deserving recipient of the Metcalf Award than Prof. Busher. He's an exceptional teacher and I am thrilled this honor is finally being bestowed upon him.

Congratulations!!

For more on him, BU Today wrote a really nice article on him too. Here's the link.

Quote of the Day:
"A professor can never better distinguish himself in his work than by encouraging a clever pupil, for the true discoverers are amongst them, as comets amongst the stars" -Henry Brooks Adams