http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/ Some things are better left said. en-us 2006-03-22T22:44:04-05:00 2006-03-22T23:19:22-05:00 The summer before second grade, I attended one of those Hebrew day camps. One of my favorite activities was, of course, singing. We sang various songs in English and in Hebrew, and the melodies have stayed with me forever. Not being fluent in Hebrew, my memories of the words have faded over time. There is this one particular melody I remember. We used to sing it, hundreds of kids, around a huge tree, led by the head rabbi and his wife who played guitar. (I had a crush on one of the rabbi’s daughters who was in the “grade” above... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/03/22/the_wonders_of_the_internet.php Spike 2006-03-22T22:44:04-05:00 The streetlight it shines through the shades casting lines on the floor and lines on his face he reflects on the day I’ve given my notice and I’ll be starting a new job in a few weeks. Same company, new office. It will be a nice change, but I’ll be sticking to my philosophy of “Don’t get too comfortable.”... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/03/21/fred_jones.php Spike 2006-03-21T22:56:15-05:00 The cool thing about Fox’s new show about a young exec at an airline company, The Loop, is that the pilot episode can actually be titled Pilot.... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/03/16/the_loop.php Spike 2006-03-16T20:48:32-05:00 Christopher Guest and crew are at it again. This fall, the usual crowd (plus Ricky Gervais from The Office) will release a new film, For Your Consideration. The film is about an independent film’s path through awards season. The film within the film is called “Home for Purim.” Finally, something in the theater to look forward to. I also can’t wait to see Home for Purim’s studio-designed website — there better be one.... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/03/16/for_your_consideration.php Spike 2006-03-16T08:43:30-05:00 Thanks to everyone who sent happy birthday wishes! I’m looking forward to getting together with everyone. I’m back from Florida. I had a great time with my relatives. My cousins have grown up so much, it’s hard to contemplate. One is getting ready to graduate college and is still collecting scholarships like they’re pennies. He’s planning to be a CPA. My grandmother is still getting around at 90 years old. The neighborhood where my cousins, uncle and aunt live was devastated during last year’s hurricane season. Most of the houses haven’t been completely fixed up — especially the rooves —... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/03/13/back_in_jersey.php Spike 2006-03-13T22:00:08-05:00 On Friday, I’ll be flying to Florida to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Over the same weekend, I’ll be turning 30 and my brother will be turning 25. It should be a good occasion to get in touch with relatives I haven’t seen or even talked to in a long time. I believe the last time I saw my Florida grandmother was during college. It would have been nice if a traveling companion could join me this time, but alas, she must teach. My brother and I will be staying with my uncle, aunt, and cousins while down there. When... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/03/08/florida.php Spike 2006-03-08T08:51:53-05:00 If The Simpsons wasn’t animated, this would be the opening sequence. Nice editing. It’s also very accurate.... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/03/04/live_action_simpsons_opening.php Spike 2006-03-04T18:26:17-05:00 Amy and I went to the very cold New York City last night to see I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (turn down your volume before you click). At first, when she told me about the musical, I thought she was trying to send a message. The musical was cute. The songs weren’t magnificent, but some were memorable and the performers (a cast of four playing multiple characters) were very good. Before the show, we had dinner in a small barbecue place down the street from the theater. The food was great but the drinks had way too much... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/02/21/now_change.php Spike 2006-02-21T10:58:44-05:00 I suppose it’s time for an update. I find it hard to believe that people still visit this site looking for updated content. Perhaps they’re just looking for my links to other places. Or maybe they are actually interested in what goes on in my life. In the slight chance that it is the latter, here are some updates. I think I’m the only person in this country who watches the Olympics. I haven’t watched much, but I did catch some great moments. There’s something about young people performing at the ultimate level that really interests me. There is so... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/02/17/update_time.php Spike 2006-02-17T00:55:30-05:00 Don’t get on Dick Cheney’s bad side… he’ll shoot you while hunting and call it an “accident.” Perhaps it was, but who knows the real story…... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/02/12/cheney_shoots_attorney_and_political_contributor.php Spike 2006-02-12T17:56:12-05:00 I think this proves you wrong. Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Salesperson at RadioShack Associate program director in a non-profit organization Music teacher Accounting associate Four movies you can watch over and over: Amadeus (Director’s Cut) Clue A Mighty Wind State and Main Four places you have lived: Newark, Delaware Brooklyn, New York Latham, New York West Paterson, New Jersey Four TV shows you love to watch: The West Wing (haven’t seen anything this season) The Daily Show (haven’t seen any since I reduced cable) American Idol (first time watching since first season) Skating With Celebrities (something about... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/02/05/four_things.php Spike 2006-02-05T01:36:55-05:00 Brokeback To The Future!... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/02/03/and_the_oscar_goes_to.php Spike 2006-02-03T00:45:41-05:00 http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/01/31/wrong_focus.php Spike 2006-01-31T23:27:32-05:00 Interesting things happening in a New York City elite high school… perhaps. Seems like it’s a big feature made out of a relatively small clique.... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/01/31/cuddle_puddle.php Spike 2006-01-31T22:11:39-05:00 The plans for my thirtieth birthday have been finalized, and they involve food and comedy. It’s a little late this year, since I’ll be in Florida during the weekend of my birthday, but on March 25, I’ll be celebrating in style at Old Man Rafferty’s for dinner and dessert and The Stress Factory to see Kevin Pollack. Thanks to Amy for making all the arrangements. Let us know if you haven’t received the evite but would like to come. (I can leave this an open invitation on this website because my lack of posting here has resulted in having very,... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/spike/a/2006/01/30/been_a_while.php Spike 2006-01-30T01:51:35-05:00