First off, I'm extremely disappointed in not only the Sabres Front Office, and Darcy Regier, but also Chris Drury and Daniel Briere. On one hand, I understand our star players' arguments--ignoring contract negotiations until the absolute last minute shows a lack of appreciation and loyalty. I know that the team made a profit last year in part ( Read more... )

I periodically read the American and British museum trade journals in a wimpy effort to keep up on what's going on in my chosen profession. The British periodical Museums Journal has a small column called rough guide in which they let a free-lance writer post a "rough guide" to different international museums. I decided that this particular quote ( Read more... )

So, I went back to high school on Friday evening. Actually, I went back to watch my little sister's graduation ceremony, but it was still pretty random, since I hadn't been back to good ol' HCS in about six years. I'm happy for her, because not only did she win some local scholarship money, but also because she's already graduating with ( Read more... )

You know, I believe that this is the first time that I anticipated an Harry Potter release because it would grant me a larger paycheck. I’ll be picking up my copy after I leave our midnight release party, but I’m alittle anxious about book 7. I’m interested to know how all the loose ends tie up, but I’m afraid that there is just too much to ( Read more... )

Last week Friday I left for a four-day all-expenses paid by my credit card trip to South-Eastern PA. Laura let me crash on a piece of floor from Friday evening until Monday morning, but I also had talked to Christine (Warfel) Bodden about getting together at her place and then driving over to The Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA with her ( Read more... )

i made it back safely, but not quite as sound as i would have liked...need a vacation from my vacation. will write more tomorrow. will also attempt to go to Thursdsay at the Square to hear Son Volt. see ya!

I had hoped to post more today, but just wanted to do a general shout-out ( Read more... )

You Passed the US Citizenship Test
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Why is Buffalo weather so schizophreic? We a warm spell or two, in which the temperatures almost make their way up to 80 degress, and so our landlord decided to turn the heat off in the building. Consequently, a cold front moves into the city, which is then followed by a high pressure system that brings sunny and cool (COLD at night) weather. ( Read more... )