How'm I Doin?

Today was Ed Koch's funeral which was held only a short walk from the bridge that now bears his name.  If you aren't from NY, it suffered a long decline starting in the 1950's, and by the 1970's was literally falling apart, and rampant with crime and corruption.  Ed Koch was elected mayor in 1978 and not unlike Ronald Reagan, convinced NYers to get up off their knees, and fight to make it better.  His amazing charisma and determination made it happen.  Today Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg are probably better known and more widely credited with the amazing renaissance that the city has experienced, but truth be told, they stood on Ed Koch's shoulders.

Mr. Mayor - you done good.

Squabbit

A squirrel without a tail or half squirrel - half rabbit?

Sneaker Scam

Last year I got back into serious running.  At Christmas I purchased these sneakers for $19.99 at a discount store and threw in a set of Dr Scholl's inserts for an additional $11.  I started using them on January 1st of this year.  If you look up how far you should use a pair of running sneakers the "experts" will say 300-500 miles.  However, the experts are elite runners, sneaker/apparel company reps, and writers for running/fitness magazines.  They all have one thing in common - they make their living either directly or indirectly from sneaker/apparel companies who want all of us to buy shoes as frequently as possible.  This year I ran 1,223 miles in these Avia sneakers - all on pavement.  They are still going strong, are comfortable and I have suffered no foot injuries.  A good reminder not to take recommendations from those with conflicts of interest too seriously.  Oh, I did change the laces a few months back.

Rain Gear

All Abride

Grand Central Station

Housecat Fantasy

The New Normal

3 Some

13 Days Of Sandy

30 Minutes into the 13th day, my power and heat were restored.  This wasn't even the coldest morning.  That clocked in at 43.  Funny that it says heat because there wasn't any.

Even the cat was feeling it.

A Lack Of Leadership

Politicians are usually good at pandering for votes, but very rarely exhibit true leadership.  This was evident in the wake of "Superstorm Sandy" that hit the NY & NJ coasts.  In the wake of flooding and major power outages, refineries were offline and a gasoline shortage ensued.  Instead of limiting the number of gallons per visit - which would have ensured everyone got some fuel (Sorry Escalade & Tahoe Drivers), and forstalling panic, they did nothing and caused people to act and feel like refugees in a third world country.

Par for the course.

Playing Hurt

Still on the job despite a major injury.

Tipsy

Leaner

Where are the real skateboarders?

Buoy Bush

False Advertising

TV Stars

Look Sherman, we're on TV!

Lucky Phil

Phil must be getting it.

1% Parking

Who's Been Eating Spiders Again?

Busted

Nobody I Know

Amen

Butt Out

Snail Mail

Supervisor

One cat watching another.

Gonzales

So speedy, even the birds can't keep up.