Monday, August 27, 2007

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Mark Morris Mozart

Even if there was a element of "sameness" thoughout evening, it was still Mark Morris.

Heaven forfend!

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Santiago

Mr. P went on a work trip to visit with the "Chicago boys" in Santiago.



















Photo album is here: www.kodakgallery.com/mccusker. The password is our street name.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Cubs v. Reds

We didn't stay until midnight to watch the end of this rain-delayed game. We did see Tony the Tiger throw out a ceremonial pitch though...















The Cubs tweaked the lineup on Wednesday, hoping to generate some offense. That worked, but the pitching faltered and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for an 11-9 victory over the Cubs, who are still very much alive in the Central Division race. At least we think so.

"It seems like we're in a pennant race -- I'm not too [darn] sure," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said after the rain-delayed game ended shortly after midnight.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

August: Osage County


Ok, so this was like dysfunctional family theatre on steroids. Strong acting, good script. It's gone to NY.

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Ms. R on skates at Old Settlers

Dragon's Head in the Halstead Historical Museum

Halstead, KS High School Reunion and Old Settler's

Nostalgia must be the August theme. It was back to Kansas to Mr. P's birthplace for the 120th Old Settler's Celebration.













Mr. W and Ms. M came for the festivities as well. We saw the parade, watched Ms. R, the former mystery girl on skates,













had Boy Scout brats and burgers, and saw the dragon mascot head










that Mom and Ms. M had made at the history museum. And of course, the high school reunion dinner!









On the way home, we stopped in Kansas City to see the new Nelson Atkins and stuffed ourselves on KC BBQ.

Pictures are in an album here: www.kodakgallery.com/mccusker. Password is our street name.

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Ms. S's 50th in Philly

Something like nostalgia was the theme for Ms. S's 50th. A return to Philly and Bryn Mawr. And as it happens, in the van from the airport, we had to drop someone off in Ms. S's old neighborhood around Baltimore and 45th.

We explored downtown Philly, went to City Hall and the Reading Terminal Market, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The birthday dinner was fabulous--omikase at at Morimoto's.

Oh, you want details? Started with sashimi with some kind of granita on top. Next sashimi with hot chili oil, slightly stronger fish. Next briefly seared fish with greens and topped with bonito flakes. Then halibut and lobster tail wrapped in nori and steamed. Followed by lamb chops rolled in panko with red wine sauce and perhaps mashed parsnips. Sushi including tuna, salmon, and 3 other kinds of fish. Dessert was very light. Mr. P had a martini and then wine, Ms. S had a fruity drink and then Morimoto beer. The restaurant was beautiful and good time was had by all.

The next day, we took the train out to Bryn Mawr and the Barnes Foundation.













On Saturday, we went to the Italian Market, the Mummer's Museum, and then historic South Philly and a stop in Jim's Cheese Steaks. Yum.













And, of course, the Liberty Bell.










An excellent, low-key birthday celebration.

More photos at: www.kodakgallery.com/mccusker. The password is our street name.