Things started promisingly as the Cubs took aim at a series sweep, with Aramis Ramirez driving in a first-inning run. However, that was all they could accomplish against Mets starter Nelson Figueroa, and Carlos Zambrano had his second successive difficult start since returning from the disabled list.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Met v Cubs with next door neighbor
Another windfall. Our percussionist next door neighboor, Mr. J, offered some great tickets for a Cubs v. Mets game. (Love my new camera: this is my shot.)

Things started promisingly as the Cubs took aim at a series sweep, with Aramis Ramirez driving in a first-inning run. However, that was all they could accomplish against Mets starter Nelson Figueroa, and Carlos Zambrano had his second successive difficult start since returning from the disabled list.
Things started promisingly as the Cubs took aim at a series sweep, with Aramis Ramirez driving in a first-inning run. However, that was all they could accomplish against Mets starter Nelson Figueroa, and Carlos Zambrano had his second successive difficult start since returning from the disabled list.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Book Club Movie Night: Safe
Friday, August 14, 2009
Birthday Open House and Beethoven's 9th
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Bleachers for Cubs v. Phillies
In the bleachers the day after the beer tossing incident.



Ryan Dempster allowed six runs -- four on a pair of homers -- in seven innings, while the offense could not solve Cliff Lee in the Cubs' fifth straight loss. Ryan Theriot set a career high with his 46th RBI, but Chicago slipped to 4 1/2 games behind the first-place Cards, who were idle.

Ryan Dempster allowed six runs -- four on a pair of homers -- in seven innings, while the offense could not solve Cliff Lee in the Cubs' fifth straight loss. Ryan Theriot set a career high with his 46th RBI, but Chicago slipped to 4 1/2 games behind the first-place Cards, who were idle.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Valentine Trilogy Concert
A terrific benefit performance by the House Theatre of the music from their popular Valentine Trilogy.
Part Two.
Part Three.
Part Two.
Part Three.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
NYC for Ms. S's birthday
We had a fabulous, fabulous time in NYC with Ms. S's mom, who hadn't been to the City since '64. The Guggenheim, the Met, Central Park, Hair, Time Square, the High Line, the World Trade Center site, Union Square Farmer's Market. No end to the fun. No end to the good food: Sea Grill, Esca, Union Square Cafe, Matsugen. And, of course, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company in Battery Park.


The High Line.

Burning Ice installation at Union Square.

Merce in Battery Park.
The High Line.
Burning Ice installation at Union Square.
Merce in Battery Park.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Merce in Battery Park
This was part of the NYC trip, but deserves a separate post. We had planned the trip around seeing the Merce Cunningham Dance Company do an Event in Battery Park. It turned out to be the first performance by the company after Merce's death.
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