Dog In The City: Let The Fever Be (Dogs And Ibuprofen Do Not Mix Well)

As a city dog parent I thought that it would be fun to occasionally feature something about dogs and the city. Mostly it has been because of today’s craziness that I wanted to start this “Dog In The City” segment which will be blog postings from the world of a Chubby Bear dog parent point of view. Apartment dogs face different challenges that backyard dogs even if they are the same breed. For example a Jack Russell Terrier or (aka Jack Russell Terrorist as some may know them), or any dog for that matter, that’s kept in a big backyard will behave and have different needs than a New York City dog kept in an apartment. New York City dogs need to be taken to the local city dog park for play and exercise. Plus dogs in the city have things like doggie daycare (yes, daycare dog style which I’ll write about more another time) and get pet services from dog groomers that work in mobile pet groomer vehicles offering pet spa experiences that rival human spas. Those are just some of the things I’ll write about in future “Dog In The City” blog postings.

The idea for the “Dog In The City” segment came to mind because Dash, my Jack Russell, has been with a fever of 103.8 F all-day Sunday last weekend. What I found out was that the normal body temperature for a dog falls within the range of 100.5°F to 102.5°F (about 38°C to 39.2°C). It’s actually well above normal and the first time I know of that he’s been with fever symptoms and quite panty as well. The worst part has been that I was not sure what caused my dog symptoms of this kind, or what to do for him. One day he was all energy and fun but the next morning he just wasn't himself. Unsure what was causing it definitely warranted taking him to the vet Monday morning. In the meantime I was getting ready to give him some “baby ibuprofen” but not being sure what the dosage should be I started to search online. Good thing I didn’t just give him some because it could have killed him. I thought all baby meds would be okay for my dog if needed but some things are not that simple. "Ibuprofen can poison a dog or cause serious or deadly complications such as heart failure, liver failure, kidney disease, dehydration, diarrhea or urinary obstruction," according to Dr. Peter F. Ullrich, Jr.

I had to feed him water throughout the day hoping that his fever would come down and not become more serious. It was a long day of watching him and trying to make him as comfortable as possible. In the end it was all caused by something completely unrelated to anything I thought it could be. Apparently he hurt his back and the fever, panting and shacking was all caused by the pain. It all makes sense now but it was nothing that I would have thought was causing these symptoms.

FACT: Dogs should never be given ibuprofen or acetaminophen or aspirin for any reason without the vet’s advice. Baby or otherwise of either three of them, call your vet before you give your pet anything new that you have not cleared with them.

In The City Lyrics: Amanda Palmer & The Young Punx – Map Of Tasmania Lyrics

After sharing with you Amanda Palmer’s GREAT video for “Map Of Tasmania” from her new album “Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under” out now. I got to thinking; sometime these great songs don’t have lyrics posted anywhere and why not share the lyrics, maybe a visual aid to help the lyrics make more sense. That’s how this new entry section “In The City Lyrics” is born.

WOW! Map Of Tasmania, makes more sense?

NOTE: The lyrics below are the copyright of the artist and only presented here for reference purposes.

Amanda Palmer & The Young Punx – Map Of Tasmania

Oh My God, Fuck It!
They don’t play the song on the radio
Oh My God, Fuck It!
They don’t play the song on the radio
Oh My God, Fuck It!

They don’t play the song on the radio
They don’t show the tits in the video
They don’t know that we are the media
They don’t know that we start the mania
I don’t want to see but I’m making you
Ass is off it’s seat and I’m shaking you
Walking down the street I’m the lady - ja
Showing off my map of Tasmania

Oh My God, Fuck It!
Oh My God, Fuck It!

Soft and sweet and shape like a triangle!
Some girls want no shape and they shave it all
That’s so whack it hurts with the stubble
Walking around look like an eight year old!
Soft and sweet and shape like a triangle!
Some girls want no shape and they shave it all
That’s so whack it hurts with the stubble
Walking around look like an eight year old!

I say grow that shit like a jungle
Give ‘em something strong to hold onto
Let it fly in the open wind
If it get too bushy you can trim

They don’t play the song on the radio
They don’t show the tits in the video
They don’t know that we are the media
They don’t know that we start the mania
I don’t want to see but I’m making you
Ass is off it’s seat and I’m shaking you
Walking down the street I’m the lady -oh
Showing off my map of Tasmania!!!

They don’t play the song on the radio
They don’t show the tits in the video
They don’t know that we are the media
They don’t know that we start the mania
I don’t want to see but I’m making you
Ass is off it’s seat and I’m shaking you
Walking down the street I’m the lady - oh
Showing off my map of Tasmania!!!

Oh My God, Fuck It!
Showing off my map of Tasmania!!!
Oh My God, Fuck It!
Showing off my map of Tasmania!!!
Oh My God, Fuck It!
Showing off my map of Tasmania!!!

Oh My God, Fuck It!
Oh My God, Fuck It!
Showing off my map of Tasmania!!!

Here is a few images of the sexy Amanda FUCKING Palmer:

Links In The City: What Real Men Look Like COLT Men

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Ear Candy In The City: Amanda Palmer & The Young Punx “Map Of Tasmania”

Amanda Palmer’s back with a GREAT video from a track she wrote in 15 minutes a while ago when she was touring. It’s on her new album “Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under” out now. This New Yorker, aka Amanda FUCKING Palmer (or AFP), is one of my favorite indie artist/performers out there with some cool videos to enjoy. But this one was just too cool not to share. You have to sign in to your YouTube account before you can video it because they want proof you are over 18.

Barack Obama State of the Union Address – The Gay Excerpt

The Barack Obama speech of 2010 during the state of the union address was delivered in one of the friendliest environment. But this year it was a bit different even with the whole intergraded sitting arrangement to show unification after the Arizona shooting. There were many great moments but some things just bothered me too much not to talk about it.

The worst of them was during his talk of the military, when he said “Our troops come from every corner of this country -- they're black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American. They are Christian and Hindu, Jewish and Muslim. And, yes, we know that some of them are gay. Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love.” Here there was a small pause for applauses but who was shown not applauding the military represented that evening. Why? It’s as if their backwards thinking will never allow people to serve openly. Obama continued to day, “And with that change, I call on all our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and ROTC. It is time to leave behind the divisive battles of the past. It is time to move forward as one nation.”

I’m just glad President Obama actually does practice what he preaches. Today he appointed two prominent gays to important positions in his administration and nominated an openly gay attorney to a judgeship for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Read more about Roberta Achtenberg, Jeffrey Levi and J. Paul Oetkin on LGBTQ Nation.

How “Hot” is Rick Genest?

Before I start this entry I feel it’s necessary to explain what exactly we are going to talk about. According to Wikipedia: “Body modification (or body alteration) is the deliberate altering of the human body for aesthetic or non-medical purpose, such as sexual enhancement, a rite of passage, denoting affiliation, trust and loyalty, religious reasons, shock value, and self-expression. [source] It can range from the socially acceptable decoration (e.g., pierced ears in many societies) to the religiously mandated (e.g., circumcision in a number of cultures), and everywhere in between. Body art is the modification of any part of the human body for spiritual, religious, artistic or aesthetic reasons.” 

But what about when someone takes these alterations to complete extremes? How do you know when too much is too much? And can this all be sexy? Rick Genest, know as “Zombie Boy” to all is fan, was the main focus of Nicola Formichetti’s video and the show for Thierry Mugler Men's Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Fashion Show last week in Paris. I shared this yesterday “Ear Candy In The City” because it has the remix of Lady GaGa’s “Scheiße” which is super cool. Rick Genest has his body covered in tattoos and is consider by many fans to be a sex symbol. What do you think? 

This video features the reactions of real people on the streets of Germany:

Ear Candy In The City: Scheiße F**kin’ Perfect!!

This morning I want to share with you two videos that have been playing on my computer all weekend, full blast, since finding them on Friday. The first one I came across on VEVO in the mid-afternoon and found that the controversial images against suicide/cutting were well as the song’s title "F**kin’ Perfect." This track is P!NK’s latest single which encourages everyone to accept each other for their trueselves and the video drives the message home by reminding us that we are not alone in our feelings of not fiting in. That when we stop to value our trueselves we come out winning in end and finding our way to our own happiness which does not always conform to norms. Hum… I wonder if that’s why gays love her? Enjoy the video I have enjoyed it all weekend.




Lady GaGa + Thierry Mugler/Nicola Formichetti + Rick Genest = “Anatomy of Change” [featuring “Scheiße (Remix)” reportedly from Lady GaGa’s upcoming album “Born This Way” due out in May]

This black & white stunningly light & shot short directed by Nicola Formichetti features beautiful images of Rick Genest (aka ZombieBoy), Thierry Mugler Men's Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Fashion Show last week in Paris, and the remix of Lady GaGa’s “Scheiße” (and “it should be noted that this version of the song is missing the chorus - on purpose,” according to Perez Hilton). Really this is missing something? Could have fooled me with the amazing sound, but then again the images really added to the full effect of wholeness.

Here are some cool Rick Genest shots from Mugler’s Fashion Show: 

Rough Ruff Day

Just a quick note, today has not been an easy day by no means. My closet still looks like if throw-up all over my room. There are things everywhere and I need to start boxing/bagging the things to donate or get rid of this week. Most importantly I need to get that bag or box out of sight and into someone else’s hands. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. There is still so much to do and tomorrow is a long day at the office.

To top things off my Jack Russell, Dash Dexter, has been acting funny all day. Tomorrow it’s going to be vet time for him. He’s been with a fever all day and that is not a good thing. Poor kid has been weak and panty all day but looks like he’s getting a little better.

Out With The Old, Make Room For The New

So today has been a long day of purging. For some time now I’ve been meticulously trying to rid myself of “the old” that clutters my life. From that comfy shirt that’s really seen its last wash but I keep wearing it anyway because I love how it feels. To that dreaded whatnots that have been collecting dust around my apartment or tucked in boxes because they are “keepsake from my (fill in family/friend name)’s (place big important date in their lives)” and I shouldn’t get rid of it. Funny part is I more likely have pictures of it anyways to remind me of it anyways. Then there are those things that for whatever reason actually have sentimental value and I really don’t want to let go of. These are the worst because now I have emotionally invested myself in an object that will be hard for me to give up.

The good news I have been getting rid of a large amount of items each weekend and this is no different. On Monday there will be a big drop off at the Goodwill on the way to work. I had been thinking about buying some more hangers because I was running out but now I’m actually able to see the back of my closet wall. And I have a bunch of room in there. I can’t wait to get there the rest of the stuff there tomorrow.

Off to bed now tomorrow is another day.

In The City Reviews: Muscle Maker Grill, Miami, FL

For some time now I’ve been trying to be more conscious of what I eat and have been looking for more nutritious alternatives to fatty fast food that did not come from a frozen package. I like to cook but the truth is that with my crazy work schedule it’s not something I look forward to doing. Let alone to do it for enough meals in the day. Still I know that fresh cooked food is certainly the best way to get a good meal that is balanced and healthy.

One day I get my hands on a menu for a new place in the area, Muscle Maker Grill (MMG) that delivers to my office. “Great Food With Your Health In Mind,” it says right on the front under their logo. So I start to look through it, and everything sounds healthy but does it taste good? And at those prices how large or filling are their portions? “Portions are enough for two servings,” says the menu, but are they really talking about 2 servings for a BigBear? The answer is pretty much yes.

I’ve been ordering from them for some time and have tried many of their great tasting meals. Today a coworker, whom I gave a MMG gift card, and I decided to order from MMG for lunch. I had one of my top favorites which is their Turkey Chili (lean ground turkey, red beans, reduced fat cheddar cheese, salsa and fat free sour cream over brown rice). My friend had the Godfather (grilled chicken breast, portabella mushrooms, red roasted peppers, reduced fat mozzarella cheese, and fat free balsamic vinaigrette). Sure enough both neither one of us could finish the meal. He had his reservations about this place and how healthy it would be. My friend is extremely disciplined about his meals and actually cooks all his meals and brings them in to work.

BEAR-ssential: I have not finished ordering everything from there menu but happily working my way through it because it’s all been so good. If you want a healthy alternative to your usual fast food run this is a great place. If you are luck enough to be within their delivery area then just order because they are pretty fast even at the peak of lunch hours.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy: His Great Day Remembered

Today 50 years ago, John F. Kennedy took the Oath of Office of the President of the United States. Albeit I was not born yet, the Black & White video images of that day are still embedded in my memory as one of the most impressive moments of my life. The great poem read from memory by a sun blinded Robert Frost - The Gift Outright. Then there were those infamous words that spoke to me through time and place delivered by a man who I admire still to this day.

Here is President Kennedy 1961 Inaugural Address (Full Adrress)


A few years ago when I visited Boston for the first time, I walked through the JFK Presidential Library & Museum, immersed in the images, artifacts, pieces of a history that dated before my own. Yet the connections made were overwhelming. As I walked into the Pavilion, the final room, and read the writing on the huge wall I could not help come to tears, thinking what would have been had he lived to finish his Presidency?

“All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.” -JFK

These are words that I’ve lived by for a long time because they help me remember that everyday is a journey that I must begin, even if the journey is never completed. Here are a couple of links you might enjoy:

LIFE Magazine has found some rare and never-published photos that I think are great.




1961 - Kennedy Inauguration Highlights

Flick Night In The City: Strapped

“What, do you imagine that I would take so much trouble and so much pleasure in writing, do you think that I would keep so persistently to my task, if I were not preparing - with a rather shaky hand - a labyrinth into which I can venture, in which I can move my discourse, opening up underground passages, forcing it to go far from itself, finding overhangs that reduce and deform its itinerary, in which I can lose myself and appear at last to eyes that I will never have to meet again. I am no doubt not the only one who writes in order to have no face. Do not ask who I am and do not ask me to remain the same: leave it to our bureaucrats and our police to see that our papers are in order. At least spare us their morality when we write.” -Michel Foucault, The Archaeology of Knowledge (1969)

After having seen the previews for some time on all my recent DVD rentals I decided to finally rent the movie “Strapped” which I thought would be some sort of soft-porn gay hustler movie as it’s title was suggesting. To my surprise the Bay Area writer/director Joseph Graham had a completely different, oddly intellectual and unsettling odyssey planned for me to take than what I was expecting. The title infered strapped for identity, for sure it was not lack of money, which our protagonist finds during one dark and stormy night of apartment hopping while seeking a way out of the labyrinthine (or was that a maze-like) apartment building of his first trick of the night. 

The boyish gay hustler (played by the strikingly handsome newcomer Ben Bonenfant) pleasurably morphs from encounter to encounter into whoever the man in front of him needs/desires him to be for them. Voyeuristically watching but never actually seeing any real "action" on screen we follow the hustler’s eclectic liaisons with -- a bearded Russian unfamiliar with gay sex (Artem Mishin); a coked-up queen who vividly remembers knowing him (Carlo D'Amore) and his sexily-intellectual coke buddy (Raphael Barker, yes from ShortBus, who’s myspace says is 60 but I don’t believe it… I want proof! or some of whatever he's having); a good-looking "straight" guy with sociopathic tendencies (Michael Klinger); an aged gay-rights activist tucked away in a vintage leaky attic apartment (expertly played by former Colt model icon Paul Gerrior aka Ledermeister those into classic Colt should Google him… this hot Daddy has turned out to be a hot Grand Daddy...WOOF!); and a lonely young writer who wants nothing more than a real intimate connection with someone (Nick Frangione).

BEAR-ssential: Joseph Graham did a great job of giving this drama a Hitchcock-esque feel throughout the film that keeps you guessing where the Foucault/Shakespeare-sprinkled penetrating dialogue and seductive performances by the whole cast will climax. This unforgettable film of introspection and revelation arrives at its gratifying ending and lingers with you for days. All this makes “Strapped” a must see. Only the inclusion of a chub character could have rounded off the familiar gay stereotypes in this film making it complete, which is the only reason I gave it 4.75 of 5 Bear Claws. 



Some "In The City" Fun Extras:
Memorable quotes and moments:

"WOW... I came without touching myself... How'd you do it?..."

"I feel free... Yeah... Yeah... (sighs) Yeah."

"What? You have school tomorrow, bitch? Oh. I get it. Gotta get your beauty sleep for teacher, huh? Like those nerds with big cocks, don't you, you whore. No, seriously. Come inside. I've missed you. Come on. Come on."

"And all Deep Troat here has to do is, you know, end this life of depraved godless buttfucking, right?"

"Oh no! My little Eddy's all growed up! I think I'm gonna cry. It's hard to see them go. No, sir! Not a dancing slut no more, not a drugged out devil, but a real, bona fide whore! Cash only, please!"

"I'm an agent of desiree... Do not ask who I am, and do not ask me to remain the same."

"I'm not gonna ask your name. Doesn't matter. Names. Probably make one up, anyway. But you are beautiful... Oh, you're too smart to be one of Leon's boys. And you don't do drugs. Naw. You're no River Phoenix. You know who you are? Brad Davis. Dying in your own arms. Have you seen 'Querelle?'"

"Random. Anonymous. I like adventures."

"No it's hot. I like it. Think I got some in my eye though, might've blinded me a little bit. Gonna have to check my insurance plan on that."

"I can smell my cock in your mouth."

"Ask me how do gay men say goodbye... I'll call you."

"Oh. Hey. Hi. I'm sorry. I know you... Don't I know you?"

"It's an apartment building, It isn’t Purgatory."

“A maze is a trap, a labyrinth goes somewhere.”

Okay this wasn't in the movie but I had to share Paul Gerrior aka Ledermeister...WOOF!
From Hot Dady to Hot GrandDaddy.

“I don’t know. I’m sure there are a few straight guys walking around here somewhere. But, this is the gayest building on the gayest street in town. Is that a problem?”

"Saint Sebastian" by Guido Reni c. 1616

"No. No, son. You're much older than those. You're body may be young but, there. You see that picture? That's how old you are. (as they look at the painting "Saint Sebastian" by Guido Reni c. 1616).

“No. I don't wanna fuck. I want to kiss you. I want to kiss you. I want to kiss you deep. For like days… Because. If you kiss me, I won’t be alone. You know? Like, alone alone. For five fucking minutes. And then you’ll leave, and you’ll go. And I can have that. I can have that kiss, I can remember that kiss. Because that kiss will be mine. ‘Cause I know that you’re gonna touch my soul. And that’s, that’s really where I really need to be touched right now. Okay? Not my cock. Not my hole”



"STRAPPED" Movie Artwork



Ear Candy In The City: Introduction

If you know me you know that I’m a music junkie. My music collection since I was a kid looks more like the inventory list of a music store, just less organized into categories, more sorted by what is driving my spirits at the moment. As eclectic as I am, that can be from a Dvorak Symphony No. 9 in E Minor and Disney’s Fantasia to good old country from Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton to Garth Brooks & George Straight to New Country Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw. I know a Country Loving Cuban sounds like some oxymoron. These are just extreme examples of which most people complain and/or exclude from their collections for whatever reason. Of course there is all that fits in between Rock, Pop, Dance, New Age, Spanish Rock, Spanish Pop, Eurotrash Glam, Freestyle, Salsa, Meringue, Cumbia, the list goes on and on and on and on.

On occasion I come across something worth sharing and “Ear Candy In The City” will feature these new jams that are fulfilling my ear’s sweet tooth. I will bring you some featured new releases I’m just craving to share with you. If you like hearing about new tracks then this might be something you will enjoy. Here is some more “Ear Candy” for your enjoyment!

As a gay man of course there is a soft spot for JLo (Jennifer Lopez) but as a gay man from MIA there is a someone that I like even more HOTTIE “Mr. 305” himself Pitbull. Today Perez Hilton posted the new track by these two together and I LOVE IT! Admittedly I like the unfinished studio version more than the finished track but you be the judge. Let me know what you think.

Jennifer Lopez feat Pitbull - On The Floor (Finished, Single Version)

The above link takes you to Perez Hiltion’s post of this track. When I first posted it I didn’t realize that every time someone entered my blog they would have to listen to this song. (I’ve always found this to be annoying especially if you can’t turn it off quickly.) I just wanted you to have the option to listen is you like. Perez baby maybe you can change the setting on the embedding link? You always share some good stuff but it’s annoying when it auto plays. PLEASE think about it?

Jennifer Lopez feat Pitbull - On The Floor (NOT FINAL RELEASE)


As a Chubby Bear Missy Elliot was the first artist that made me feel comfortable with my BIG self through her music. A chubby girl herself, she told the world through her music to respect the PHAT: “I’ve got a cute face, chubby waist, thick legs in shape, rump shakin both wayz, make do a double take.” Seriously how can you not LOVE HER for that?!?!? For years now I’ve been looking forward to hearing something NEW from my girl Missy and she has delivered.

Missy Elliot & Timbalan - Take Ur Clothes Off


This UK import is a talented woman. Her whole first album “19” has been "chasing pavements" in my playlist since 2008 when I got my hands on it because I'm "not drunk enough" to give it up. Here is a peek from her new album “21”... Adele - Love Song (sorry didn't want to embed the video because it auto plays).


These last two are just some fun tracks I’m throwing in for fun. ENJOY!

Nicki Minaj feat Lil' Wayne - Roman's Revenge (Remix)



Kesha feat Andre 3000 - Get Sleazy

It Was Only BRUNCH…What Happened?!?! (continued)

This morning was fine. No hangover, pounding headaches, or toilet bowl worshiping session. The only major problem was that I felt like I woke up inside the movie "The Hangover” (which if you haven't watched yet you should; It's GREAT!). Spoke with TheBoys this morning and apparently they have as little recollection of the after 6pm hours as I do. This got me worried because the one thing that’s still haunting me is the image of that shirtless cutie from the bar named Rob (I think!) and how much of a fool did I act. Did I really just caressed his back like it was all good? I would like to send my sincerest apologies to shirtless guy for what ever I did. This whole situation is completely out of character for me.

The other thing that is still nagging me is this whole “monogamy” thing that Mr.Writer27 dropped on our conversation. It was something that stayed with me because while we were talking I found myself intrigued by him. Successful, handsome but extremely young for my taste, albeit more mature and grounded in level headedness than 43 year olds I’ve dated. Something about this kid was getting under my skin, talking with him just made me want to know him more. The way he would look me straight in the eyes almost exclusively while talking about things to us (The Boys & I); maybe this part was just in my head? Perhaps Mr. Writer27 was not engaging me instead I was engaging him and feeding my morning drunken delirium? After all he is closer to TheBoys' age and is friends with them; could he be interested in a ChubbyBear?

As one of TheBoys pointed out asking about Mr.Writer27, “Do you like him? He’s young for your taste. Isn't he? And he just said he’s not monogamous. Would you want to deal with that?” All this was what got me thinking about gay relationships and their dynamics. I know that gay men are getting married, adopting children and trying to live “normal” lives these days. But are we following old, traditional, “straight” rules of monogamy? Am I just not up to date with the times of "open relationships" and still just an old fashioned 36 year old fuddy duddy? It’s hard for me to really know at this point because I’ve been single for so long now and have only dated few guys in that time. Am I still single because I’m afraid to commit to the whole monogamy ideal? Or am I just so wrapped up in its non-insistence in my single life that I do not want it?

“All this will not be resolved in the first 100 days of this year. Nor will it be resolved in the next 1,000 days, nor even perhaps in my lifetime on this planet. But let us begin to figure it out.” I paraphrase but you get the point. Maybe I should try to speak with Mr.Writer27 and do some more investigative research into the situation. It’s quite possible that the whole connection with him was not all in my head and that he very well may be interested in a BigBear. Could this be the brewing of my real life BearCity like romance?

It Was Only BRUNCH…What Happened?!?!

This morning I was out to brunch with TheBoys on Lincoln Road and in true Miami style we started to have a few drinks. (It was after Noon when we started.) My inhibitions were lowered and we were talking about all kinds of topics. Soon enough we were talking up a storms. In came this cute guy into our chatty group and some how he drops the bomb that stayed with me the rest of the day. “I don’t believe in monogamy…” he said, and being that he’s in his late 20s that did not come as a surprise to me. By 3pm we were finished eating, drinking and ready to head to Ocean Drive for Art Deco weekend.

As we said bye to our new friend, I could not help and think to myself where I stand on this point. As we approached The Palace we noticed the Drag Show was on because the crowds were blocking the street in masses. So we decided to stop by for another drink which just made me more obsessed with the thought. We hung out there for a bit while we finished out drink. By this time my back was killing me pretty bad. We’d been going for about 6 hours non-stop now, dancing and walking and dancing some more. I decided to do something that on hindsight was not very smart and took my back pain medication. After 15 minutes my back was feeling much better and we decided to leave and head back to The Palace for a little while before heading home. But before we stopped at David’s Café for some cafecito to keep us going a little longer since it was 6pm already.

Five hours later I just know that… I met Rob, eat some Greek food and… not much more. I guess my back medication and drinks do not mix well. It’s close to midnight and I home in bed just thinking… “It was only BRUNCH…What Happened?!?!” Since tomorrow is MLK Day my friends have the day off, unfortunately I do not so I’m hoping this ends well without a hangover. Tomorrow more about this and the nagging question on monogamy that started it all.

Oh yeah! I wish I knew for sure Rob was the cute guy by the outside bar without his shirt on. Humm… remember him smiling at me when I touched his smooth back. Hopefully I was respectful and didn’t make a fool of myself. That guy has the best smile and is super cute. Off to dream about Rob now.

Design In The City: The Wary Meyers Way

The most important element for me in decorating these days is to get style while being conscious (or green) in the choices you make. Getting a new piece does not always have to mean acquiring something of “NEW” manufacturing. In fact, some of the best choices are those that give NEW life to great pieces (or even places). This ideology is embodied by The Wary Meyers (John & Linda Meyers) and everything on which they work. You’ve heard of the “Power Couple” this is a POWERFUL Creativity Couple.

They have a great book called, “Wary Meyers' Tossed & Found: Unconventional Design from Cast-offs” which is how I was first introduced to this husband & wife team that shares many of my visions of great design. There are numerous projects they have worked on featured in the book. Things they have literally found tossed on the street and they have turned it into something cool and useful again with some creative reimagining. Their visions have inspired me to search out my own reimaginings of my own pieces of which I’ve grown tired of, helping me to find the NEW life still within them.

Here are some of my favorite redesign projects from this creative duo, as well as some interiors they designed: