Pictures of Sichuan and earthquake thoughts
I've been saying for a few days that when all is said and done the casualty counts from the earthquake are going to be just mind-numbing and that is starting to come to pass. The government is now hinting at 50.000.As some of you with whom I…
Woodie Alan nominated–VOTE FOR US!
We were nominated for Beijing Band of the Year in the Reader's Poll of City Weekend, the leading English language publication in Beijing.You can vote from anywhere, so for God's sake, click here and VOTE FOR US and tell your friends to do the…
We are fine
Thanks to everyone who has written following the earthquake. We are fine. The epicenter was far, far away from us in Sichuan, quite near the Wolong Panda breeding Center which we visited with B's family last year. I do believe that the crazy…
More Japan photos
All from Kyoto.B&A on the Philosopher's Walk.. really nice canalstroll past temples.Gardens. There must be more master gardenersper capita in Kyoto than anywhere in the world.Geishas or women in geisha outfits roaming aroundthe old town…
Amen, brother
Cousin Danny Cohen spotted this story on the AP wires and remembered Fat Al's love for PBR. I love everything about this story but the way Bill Bramanti's daughter refers to him as "Bill Bramanti" is the best.SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP)…
Back from Japan
We had a great four days in Kyoto and Osaka. I'm not going to get too into writing about it right now. More later.. but these photos are from our first night in Kyoto. we stayed at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). We slept on the floor on…
NBC.com Olympics blog up
We are in Kyoto. We had a great day here.. I will post some pics and tales soon.But my first blog post for NBC.com is live. They'll be coming every other week now.