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.

Will Robinson R.I.P.

A basketball legend passed away this week. Here's a little tribute I wrote for Slam. I met Mr. Robinson and chatted with him quite a few times and feel privileged to have done so.

Japan and gigs….

So we're off to Kyoto in the morning. Time to see what Japan is like. It will be a quick and dirty rip but hopefully a nice one. wW will only be in Osaka and Kyoto. Will have to return for Tokyo. In Osaka, we will hook up with childhood friend…

Awful Annie, Pirate Queen

We went to a Pirate Treasure Hunt last weekend in Ritan Park. Photos speak for themselves.

Anna’s got the camera

For a self portrait and a picture of Dad...

Ah, the joy of Chinese market shopping

I was over at the nearby local market the other day buying fruit and veggies and some hardware.. wire cutters for changing guitar strings, clippers for trimming plants, etc.. and I saw this lady selling sports stuff.. and we needed a new soccer…