I was born in Florida and raised in Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio. I discovered New York City in my teens and fell in love right away. However, I did not move here until 1998. I discovered that native New Yorkers were disdainful of transplants like me. However, they reluctantly allowed us to call ourselves "New … Continue reading New York Pandemic Shut Down Extra Credit
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National Pi Day
This is one of those national days based on reading the date. Thus March fourteen is also read as 3.14, the first three digits of the mathematical constant used to calculate the area of a circle. Handy thing. And, of course, in English a homophone of the delicious dessert pie. Thus a mania for baking … Continue reading National Pi Day
A whole new world
Exactly a week ago I fretted about what would happen if the spreading COVID19 infection hit the theatre industry. Yesterday it came true. Broadway has been shut down for at least a month. But it is much worse than that. Professional basketball and hockey have been suspended. College basketball playoffs, which at first was going … Continue reading A whole new world
Gary Larson Keeps on Keeping on(line)
When Gary Larson retired from writing "The Far Side" in the mid-nineties I was really bummed. I loved his warped sense of humor. Perhaps my favorite was a panel that had cows walking about on hind legs in a field when one of them calls out "Car!" They all get on four legs as the … Continue reading Gary Larson Keeps on Keeping on(line)
Footnotes #22 – The Return of Josephine
For the last eight months this blog has addressed, from time to time, my health challenges. No need to go over them again, you can revisit previous entries in the Footnotes series and other related posts. But as I have recovered strength and mobility one thing has been missing. Josephine. Josephine is the name of … Continue reading Footnotes #22 – The Return of Josephine
National Meatball Day and a recipe to go with…
Meatballs are so versatile - they can be used in a sauce or on their own; they can be an appetizer or main course; they can be lowbrow grub or haute cuisine fancy. I've made many recipes for meatballs and have recently settled on the one below. Works fine and tonight I plan to make … Continue reading National Meatball Day and a recipe to go with…
Spring ahead tonight
Stop complaining. Every year when we advance the clocks for Daylight Savings Time, I hear moaning and groaning from nearly everyone. Oh, you're going to lose an hour of sleep tonight like it is the very worst thing that can happen. Look, you owe it. You got an extra hour sleep last fall and now … Continue reading Spring ahead tonight
I’m Worried
Not that I might catch the COVID-19 virus. I understand the science and know the odds of me specifically becoming ill are very small (especially as I don't get out as much lately). I'm worried that the worries of the general public will harm the theatre business. Not just Broadway here in New York but … Continue reading I’m Worried
National Grammar Day
Today is National Grammar Day and it should be very important to everyone. Not everybody in the blogosphere are native English speakers. This is a difficult but rich language. It is hard to learn even by people born here. Be cautious about some common issues that will trip you up. Be especially careful about how … Continue reading National Grammar Day
National Mulled Wine Day
You can mull cider, mull wine or mull over an idea. My idea is a warm spiced wine on a cold winter day. There are many recipes to be found for mulled wine but my favorite is at the Delish website. Give it a try and I'll be right over! https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23364385/mulled-wine-recipe/ As always you can … Continue reading National Mulled Wine Day
A National Month + A National Day = A Kid Friendly Snack!
The month of March is National Celery Month and today, March 1, is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. What can we make from that? I know! We can make Ants on a Stick! No, no, no, no. Not like that. More like this: That's better. Simple, really. Take celery, spread peanut butter in the groove … Continue reading A National Month + A National Day = A Kid Friendly Snack!
NYC Plastic Bag Ban starts tomorrow…
Starting tomorrow, March 1, 2020, New York will outlaw stores giving out plastic bags in most cases. If you need bags, you must pay 5 cents each for paper bags. We certainly currently have too many single use plastics that accumulate in landfills, litter our streets and get snagged in our tree branches. It won't … Continue reading NYC Plastic Bag Ban starts tomorrow…
National Chocolate Soufflé Day
There are few desserts more showy and more delicious than Chocolate Soufflé. Here is a recipe I have made and assure you it is great. ===============Chocolate Soufflé INGREDIENTS: 7 ounces semisweet chocloate, coarsely chopped4 tablespoons rum, Framboise, orange juice, Grand Mariner or water4 egg yolk1/4 cup sugar8 egg whites, room temperatureBerries & mint leaves METHOD: … Continue reading National Chocolate Soufflé Day
A Monumental Wedding
Last weekend Pamela and I attended the wedding of her son in Richmond, Virginia. It was a terrific ceremony and a great after-party. I don't know how the honeymoon is going as we weren't invited. The ceremony was held at Richmond's Monumental Church on Broad Avenue. It is historical and not only because it was … Continue reading A Monumental Wedding
National Pistachio Day
You know the nut - it is delicious, roasted, and salty, a great snack and marketing heavily as a healthy snack. That's not how I remembered them as a youth - in my day... ...there were only found in light bulb heated display cases on convenience store counters and dyed a bright red that always … Continue reading National Pistachio Day
National Clam Chowder Day
There are many types of clam chowder - New England with the cream base; Manhattan with the tomato base and Rhode Island with a broth base. I have several recipes calling for fresh clams, but shucks, that seems too complicated during a busy week. So to warm your cold February weeknight here is a simple … Continue reading National Clam Chowder Day
National Banana Bread Day
I like bread in general and Banana Bread in particular. Especially warm. Especially homemade. So here is a recipe that allows you to celebrate. It is a great recipe, I can promise you. ===============BANANA BREAD INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped3 large bananas, very … Continue reading National Banana Bread Day
First Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Game
Last year I celebrated the Cincinnati Reds season with bombast and boasting, thinking the title was in the bag. Wasn't. I was wrong. Another disappointing season. This year I will be more quiet but still enthusiastic. We can do this guys. Today is the first spring training game of the 2020 campaign. Welcome baseball. Go … Continue reading First Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Game
National Cherry Pie Day
I do love cherry pie, whether for dessert or for breakfast. Especially for breakfast. It is likely no accident that cherry pie day happens close to the birthday of George Washington who has his own famous tie to the cherries. So enjoy and have a slice of cherry pie today. And smile showing your wooden … Continue reading National Cherry Pie Day
Random Acts of Kindness
Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day and you should really join me in celebrating by reaching out to a friend, family member and especially a stranger with a random act of kindness. The world really needs this now. As always you can find more at http://www.walterthinnes.com and on Twitter @walterthinnes
National Almond Day
Today is National Almond Day and what a tasty, versatile nut it is. You can spice them up for snacks with either savory or sweet coatings. You can drink them as milk (you can find many recipes for making almond milk at home on the web, but easier just to pick up a carton at … Continue reading National Almond Day
A very warm, very special day
I'm sure you already know what a special day today is. I bet you're already feeling warm and happy. Because unofficially winter is over. You see, pitchers and catchers report to the Cincinnati Reds camp today to start Spring Training so I have a happy and warm feeling all over. Wait a moment, someone is … Continue reading A very warm, very special day
National Tortellini Day
Ah, one of my favorite pasta shapes and a stuffed one at that! The legend of how the shape originated goes that when the goddess Venus checked into an inn, the innkeeper was so struck by her beauty that he tried to watch her through the door's keyhole. But all he could see was her … Continue reading National Tortellini Day
National Umbrella Day
Today is National Umbrella Day and if you live in New York City you will really need it today. Snap a picture of yourself with your favorite umbrella, post it to social media with the tag #NationalUmbrellaDay and then promptly leave it behind on the seat of the next taxi you take. To celebrate watch … Continue reading National Umbrella Day
National Bagel and Lox Day
Bagel and Lox are my absolute favorite breakfast and to celebrate I have acquired all the fixings for an excellent meal. If you are reading this when it is posted Sunday morning you can be assured that is exactly what I am eating. Feel free to join me. I toast my bagels. Don't hate me. … Continue reading National Bagel and Lox Day
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