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Shelly Peiken book discussion and signing September 25, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Books, Music, Personal, Photography, Radio, Travel.
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Back in March, I wrote about my experience reading songwriter and Freeport native Shelly Peiken's ("PIE-kin") book, Confessions of a Serial Songwriter. I was hoping for an opportunity to meet her in person the next time there was a book signing in New York City or here on Long Island. Over the summer, that opportunity came to be as Shelly invited me and her fellow Facebook friends to an event on Friday night at Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine in Rockville Centre, not too far from the LIRR station. I proudly committed to going, as did many other friends from her youth in Freeport. That includes my mother Lisa, who grew up within walking distance of Shelly.
My original itinerary to get to Turn of the Corkscrew was similar to the previous Friday's journey to Long Beach for the Long Beach Jazz Festival. The only difference is I would eat an early dinner at home before leaving for the Wantagh LIRR station where I would take the 5:59 train. Mom would meet up with me in RVC, as it's colloquially known, coming from work in Freeport. That never happened because Mom decided to come home first so we could go together. We did, leaving the house at about 5:50. We arrived a half hour later. Shelly wasn't due to speak until 7:00, but I always like to be early so I can get a prime seat.
After having a can of diet ginger ale and two chocolate chip cookies, I took these preliminary pictures:
Shelly arrived on time, hugging my mother Lisa on the way to the podium:
For about an hour, Shelly read excerpts from Confessions of a Serial Songwriter…
The songs were:
"Bitch" – #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for Meredith Brooks in 1997
"Almost Doesn't Count" – #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 for Brandy in 1999; #19 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for Mark Wills in 2000
"Human on the Inside" – #59 in Australia for the Divinyls in 1996; #30 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart for the Pretenders (as "Human") in 1999
"Who You Are" – #8 on the UK Singles chart for Jessie J in 2011
Mom loved "Almost Doesn't Count." "That's very pretty," she complimented after the last chord. "Thank you, Lisa," Shelly cheerfully replied. Mom added, "It's my kind of song."
Shelly also admitted she's working on an audiobook version of Confessions. I can't wait to hear it.
After Shelly's friend Susan took a group picture of her with all of us in the first few rows, it was time for the signing portion of the night. I had my copy ready and Mom bought a copy, too.
She wrote the following in my copy:
Mike –
I love that you came
Nice to meet you in person
I couldn't agree more.
Here's what she wrote in Mom's copy:
Lisa –
I cried when I saw your face
As the crowd thinned out, all that remained were Shelly and her friends. They sat, reminisced, and looked at childhood pictures, for a half hour. I sat with them and took it all in.
Before sitting down, Shelly gathered them for a picture:
From left to right, there's Linda, Lisa, Celeste, Shelly, Lisa, and Peggy.
Thank you again, Shelly. I had a wonderful time, and I know (friends) did, too. Tell Susan it was nice to meet her, too. And thank you, also, to Carol Hoenig and Peggy Zieran, the co-owners of Turn of the Corkscrew.
Kerry Kearney Band, Special EFX at Long Beach Jazz Festival 2016 September 19, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Jazz, Music, Personal, Photography, Travel.
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On Friday, for the first time in four years, I came to the second day of the four-day Long Beach (NY) Jazz Festival. This was the festival's 14th year and the sixth year I've attended.
I was there to see Chieli Minucci and Special EFX, but was treated to blues by the Kerry Kearney Band beforehand.
Despite running 7.6 miles earlier in the afternoon, I walked a mile and a half to the Wantagh LIRR station just before 4:00. I waited for the 4:27 westbound train, which I took to Lynbrook. Then, I switched platforms to board the Long Beach train. I took the same two trains four years ago.
After I arrived in Long Beach, I walked to Brixx & Barley for a pasta dinner. I had eaten there with my parents and sister on Mother's Day after we walked the Long Beach Boardwalk.
Unfortunately, there was still a lot of time before the Long Beach Public Library was opened to patrons. So, I walked to the nearby Starbucks and treated myself to dessert. There were only a few people outside the library when I left, but a crowd had gathered when I returned. I was still able to get a front row seat when the doors opened at 6:45.
The Kerry Kearney Band went on just after 7:00.
The rest of Kerry's band was David Cohen on piano:
…and Nydia "Liberty" Mata on percussion:
I saw Nydia perform with Alan Bates at the 2008 festival, and she played the steel drums during cocktail hour at my friends Jenni and Clemente's wedding reception a few weeks after the 2011 festival.
The band was also joined by Victor Poretz on harmonica:
The set lasted about an hour. A half hour later, it was time for Chieli Minucci and Special EFX.
As with the Kerry Kearney Band, Special EFX was introduced by Steve Adelson, Long Beach Jazz Festival founder and Chapman Stick player:
Chieli played electric guitar:
Jay Rowe was on keyboards:
Joel Rosenblatt on drums:
…and Antoine Silverman on violin:
As always the set list was a mix of Special EFX tunes and Chieli's solo work. Here's the list:
1. Courageous Cats
Originally heard on: Jewels (Chieli), 1995
2. Dance on the Delta
Originally heard on: Yet to be released album
3. Crazy Eights
Originally heard on: Genesis, 2013
4. Daybreak
Originally heard on: Global Village, 1992
5. Speak to Me
Originally heard on: Masterpiece, 1999
6. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (Allman Brothers Band cover)
7. Cause We've Ended As Lovers (Stevie Wonder cover; based on Jeff Beck version)
Originally heard on: Renaissance (Chieli), 1996
8. Kickin' It Hard
Originally heard on: Night Grooves (Chieli), 2003
Antoine Silverman did not perform on #1 and #7.
Various shots of Chieli Minucci:
With that, my night was complete. It was great to be back at the Long Beach Jazz Festival. I hope to be there again next year.
Joe Falco Documentary September 10, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Fire, History, News, Personal, Video.
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Five years ago, I posted my 9/11 experience, via a written summary of a portfolio I submitted in college a few months after 9/11. Two years after that summary, for my senior project, my dad Bill and I interviewed Joe Falco, an FDNY firefighter who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center's South Tower. I never posted it to YouTube until tonight. Here is the resulting documentary, with pictures added two years later:
Two days at The Barclays August 30, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Golf, Internet, Media, Personal, Photography, Sports, Travel, TV, Video, Weather.
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I spent Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the third and final round of The Barclays, the first event of the PGA Tour's FedExCup Playoffs. This year, as in 2012, the host venue was Bethpage Black, the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Bethpage/Farmingdale.
One day after acquiring tickets to the second round of the PGA Championship, my dad Bill ordered tickets for the third round of The Barclays. About a week before we were to go, Dad won complimentary tickets to the final round. Our weekend was set.
This was the tournament's 50th year. It began in 1967 as the Westchester Classic. This was also the last year it was sponsored by Barclays. Starting next year, when the tournament will be at nearby Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, it will be known as The Northern Trust. As a result, the tournament that was called the Northern Trust Open, held in February at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, will become the Genesis Open.
For the third round on Saturday, Dad and I left the house at 11:30 and drove to Nassau Coliseum for general parking. From there, a shuttle bus drove us to Bethpage Black.
All pictures both days were taken on my iPhone 6.
The practice green and media center:
We stopped at the 18th fairway to watch Phil Mickelson and Olympic gold medalist Justin Rose finish their round:
We stopped at the concession tent by the 5th green and 12th fairway, then watched the last seven pairings at the 5th green:
Those pairings were:
Jim Herman and Jhonattan Vegas
Ricky Barnes and J.B. Holmes
Martin Laird and Harold Varner III
Jason Day and Adam Hadwin
Jordan Spieth and Sean O'Hair
Rickie Fowler and Ryan Moore
Patrick Reed (36-hole leader) and Emiliano Grillo
After watching Blayne Barber and Jason Kokrak at the 12th green, Dad and I made our way to the 13th green:
We stood in the sun at first, then moved to the shade (seen above). We watched Barber and Kokrak, Ryan Palmer and Kevin Chappell, and then the seven pairings I listed earlier. As the leader and challengers approached, we saw Billy Kratzert, Dottie Pepper, and Peter Kostis from CBS Sports. Also passing by were course reporters from PGA Tour Radio, NHK (Japan), and Sky Sports.
After Reed and Grillo, Dad and I walked back toward the clubhouse.
We stopped at the crosswalk by the 17th tee as Jason Day and Adam Hadwin teed off.
We stopped in the shop to buy a shirt, then took the shuttle back to Nassau Coliseum.
Rickie Fowler (-9) took the lead from Patrick Reed (-8) going into the final round. Here are highlights of the third round, which concluded while we were in transit.
For the final round on Sunday, Dad and I left for the Coliseum at noon. The shuttle we took arrived at Bethpage Black before 1:00.
Our first stop after arriving was the practice range, which was adjacent to the Yellow Course:
At the range were Adam Scott, Patrick Reed, Kevin Streelman, Justin Thomas, Emiliano Grillo, and Rickie Fowler.
Then, we walked toward the 18th green.
Me and the infamous warning sign:
Our plan was to sit in the grandstand above the green until play concluded, but that didn't pan out. I'm glad it didn't.
We watched the four pairings start their rounds at the 1st tee:
The four pairings:
Kevin Streelman and Gary Woodland
Emiliano Grillo and Justin Thomas
Adam Scott and Martin Laird
Rickie Fowler and Patrick Reed
Fowler and Reed waiting to tee off:
After a brief stop in the Mastercard Club, Dad and I walked to the concession area by the 14th hole. On the way there, we passed Brandt Snedeker and Brian Harman as they made their way to the 17th tee. People were high fiving Sneds, and I tried to get in on the action, but he didn't see my hand. Oh, well.
After hot dogs and soda, we returned to our spot at the 13th green:
As you can see, the hole was moved.
We watched the last 14 pairings come through. In addition to the four I listed earlier, there were also:
Brian Stuard and Jim Furyk
Billy Horschel and Rory McIlroy
Brendan Steele and Chez Reavie
Sean O'Hair and Charl Schwartzel
Ricky Barnes and Jordan Spieth
Jason Dufner and Blayne Barber
Ryan Moore and Kevin Kisner
Jason Kokrak and Ryan Palmer
Dustin Johnson and Jamie Lovemark
Jason Day and Tony Finau
Occasionally, photographers and TV cameramen set up in front of us. On a personal note, my dad's friend joined us at the green for a little while.
Day parred 13, but made a 71-foot putt for birdie at 15.
When Fowler and Reed came to the green, volunteers strictly enforced the no-camera-or-phone policy. I put my iPhone back in its holster and didn't touch it until they holed out. By this time, Fowler had faltered and Reed regained the lead. That lead would grow to three shots, but he won by one (-9).
Dad and I made another stop at the concessions by 14. While there, we ran into my friend Mike and his wife Laurie.
The jib also made an appearance:
Then, we walked to the grandstand by the 17th green for the last two pairings:
As we approached the 18th tee, we ran into Mike and Laurie again. After Reed and Fowler teed off, we walked adjacent to fairway.
We stayed until the last putt:
The 18th green at the moment Reed putt for bogey to win by one shot:
The moment Peter Kostis interviewed Reed:
We walked closer to the green for the trophy presentation (not televised), which came after Reed signed his scorecard.
Dottie Pepper hosted the presentation:
Reed's win, the fifth of his career, earned him a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
On the way back to the shuttle, we passed by the 1st tee of the Red Course:
And we saw Rickie Fowler signing autographs by the practice green:
With that, we exited and boarded the shuttle:
I expect to do as the sign said and return next year at Glen Oaks for The Northern Trust.
I will update this post after the Tour Championship with the FedExCup Champion. Until then, I leave you with post-tournament links:
Final round highlights
Patrick Reed news conference
Shots of the week
Final round photo gallery
Associated Press story
Helen Ross: Teamwork leads to success
Winner's Bag: Patrick Reed, The Barclays
9/25 UPDATE: Rory McIlory won.
Lee Ritenour at the Blue Note August 20, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Internet, Interviews, Jazz, Media, Music, Personal, Photography, Radio, Travel.
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Another month, another concert at the Blue Note in Greenwich Village. Friday night, I saw guitarist Lee Ritenour with special guest Dave Grusin.
My recap of the Spyro Gyra show I saw at Blue Note in May caught the attention of Art Jackson of Smooth Jazz Magazine. Art asked to put most of it in the July/August issue and I eagerly agreed. He also asked if there were any shows I'd like to attend as a photographer on behalf of the magazine. I told him I was interested in seeing Lee Ritenour the week he was at Blue Note. Like Earl Klugh last month, I had never seen him – or Dave Grusin, for that matter – live. However, I interviewed him twice for The Mike Chimeri Show on Webradio WCWP (now MyWCWP) a decade ago.
I had in mind Friday night at 8:00. Art came through.
I arrived outside at 5:00. I was second in line this time, behind a jazz concert regular named Celeste. We had a great conversation and time flew by. Before we knew it, it was 6:00 and we went in.
I sat in my usual spot right by the stage, but I wasn't there for long. I felt cramped and closed in. So, I asked for a different table and the staff was very accommodating. Not many shots below were taken at the table. I mostly walked adjacent to the stage in brief spurts to avoid getting in the audience's way.
Lee Ritenour was on guitar:
Dave Grusin was on piano, except on the first song:
Otherwise, Giorgi Mikadze played the keyboards:
Giorgi was a 2014 grand prize winner of Lee's annual Six String Theory competition.
Tom Kennedy on acoustic and electric bass:
…and Lee's son Wes – named after the late guitarist Wes Montgomery – on drums:
Wes is two weeks older than my cousin Steve.
Here was the 8:00 set on Friday night:
1. The Village
Originally heard on: Rhythm Sessions, 2012
2. Waltz for Carmen
Originally heard on: Stolen Moments, 1990; A Twist of Rit, 2015
3. Punta del Soul
Originally heard on: Migration (Dave Grusin), 1989; Rhythm Sessions, 2012
4. Stone Flower (Antonio Carlos Jobim cover)
Originally heard on: A Twist of Jobim, 1997
5. Wes Bound
Originally heard on: Wes Bound, 1993; Alive in L.A., 1997
6. Pearl
Originally heard on: A Twist of Rit, 2015
7. (Dave Grusin song I didn't recognize; unidentified by Lee)
8. A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
Originally heard on: First Course, 1976; Rio, 1979; A Twist of Rit, 2015
9 (Finale). Wild Rice
Originally heard on: First Course, 1976; A Twist of Rit, 2015
A few wide shots from my table:
Lee introduced the band one last time at the end:
This was the first Blue Note show I've been to with a meet-and-greet. I brought a copy of Lee's 1998 album, This is Love, the first album of his I ever bought. Rit's House, The Very Best of Lee Ritenour, and Overtime would follow. Then, I gradually filled my collection with every other album in his discography. After A Twist of Rit came out last summer, I completed the collection to date with First Course, Gentle Thoughts, and The Captain's Journey. The title track from that last album came up in my iPod's shuffle during my run earlier in the day.
I introduced myself, Lee signed the album, and he told me that his son Wes was on the cover. I never knew that was him. Before leaving the line, we posed for a picture.
Before gathering my belongings and taking the subway and LIRR back home, I ran into Wes downstairs. I complimented his performance and showed him the CD. Then, we posed with it. The picture took several tries, as the patron I lent the camera to initially shot above the CD, but Wes was patient.
I wished him luck with the second set, packed up, and headed for home.
Thank you to Lee, Wes, Dave, Giorgi, Tom, and the Blue Note staff for another great night at the legendary venue.
If you'd like to see Lee and the band perform, you have two more nights to do so.
A day at the 2016 PGA Championship July 30, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Audiobooks, Books, Golf, Health, Media, News, Personal, Photography, Sports, Travel, TV, Video, Weather.
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I spent my Friday with my father Bill at the second round of the PGA Championship, held this year at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. The championship was held two weeks earlier this year because of the Olympics. This is a photo recap of our day. Regular cameras weren't allowed, so all pictures were taken on my iPhone 6.
A few months ago, I listened to the Audible version of Love That Boy, a book by National Journal senior political columnist Ron Fournier. (I ended up buying the book and then buying a copy for my dad for Father's Day.) It's mainly about his relationship with his son Tyler, before and after he was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 12, about five years before I learned I had it. After the diagnosis, Ron began taking Tyler on trips to presidential museums and to meet a few living presidents, whom Ron covered while a reporter. My dad and I have also taken trips since my diagnosis: to golf tournaments, especially major championships. He used to go to golf tournaments with his friends and father, my grandpa Carmen. In particular, he attended the 1986 and 1995 U.S. Open Championships at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, and the 1993 U.S. Open at Baltusrol. Since 2002, when the U.S. Open was first held at the Bethpage Black Course in Bethpage State Park, we have been to six majors and a handful of regular tournaments. The majors we've been to, counting the one that's the subject of this post, are:
2002 U.S. Open, 3rd Round – Bethpage Black Course
2004 U.S. Open, Final Round – Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
2005 PGA Championship, Final Round – Baltusrol Golf Club
2006 U.S. Open, Final Round – Winged Foot Golf Club
2009 U.S. Open, 3rd/Final Round – Bethpage Black Course
2016 PGA Championship, 2nd Round – Baltursol Golf Club
In 2005 and 2009, play was suspended due to thunderstorms (PGA) and darkness (U.S. Open). I watched the rest of those two majors on TV the following day. In 2009, I also went to the course twice before the first round; once with my mother Lisa and once alone. Here's how that went.
Dad and I didn't plan on going to this year's PGA Championship, even though it was in the tri-state area, but earlier this month, my uncle Jim gave us two grounds tickets to the second round. We would be going, after all.
Rain was in the forecast for Thursday night and yesterday, which I thought would mean no trip or a wasted trip. But play was only delayed 45 minutes and the rain subsided shortly before we left Wantagh around 10AM. General parking was about a half hour away from Baltusrol at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, New Jersey. We arrived there a little after noon.
Shuttles traveled to and from the park and Baltusrol around the clock.
We got to the grounds just before 1PM.
The 2019 PGA Championship will be at Bethpage Black:
We watched Soomin Lee, Joost Luiten, and William McGirt finish their second round starting at 16.
We reached the practice green just in time to see Phil Mickelson leave it and make his way to the 1st tee:
Phil won the last time we were at Baltusrol in 2005.
In his second round, he recovered from a triple bogey at the 1st to shot an even par 70, making the cut at +1.
Gregory Bourdy chipping off the green:
He went on to shoot a 68 after starting at the 10th tee. At -3 for the championship, he was six shots back of Jimmy Walker and Robert Streb (-9) after two rounds.
Brian Gaffney's ball adjacent to the 6th fairway:
Gaffney reached the green and was able to save par, but he shot a 74 (+4) in the first round and 73 (+3) in this second, missing the cut by five shots.
From there, we watched two groups that started at the 10th:
1) Omar Uresti, Greg Chalmers (who had an autism awareness patch on his bag), Ross Fisher
2) David Muttitt, Smylie Kaufman, Zac Blair
The view from the grandstand by the 10th tee and 9th green:
Here, we watched a few groups:
1) J.B. Holmes, Brian Stuard, Hideki Matsuyama
2) Matt Dobyns, Tyrell Hatton, Harris English
3) Ernie Els (whose son is autistic), Rickie Fowler, Zach Johnson
We left the grandstand before Jimmy Walker's group reached the 9th green.
The aforementioned Harris English's ball adjacent to the 13th fairway:
He did make the cut and was five shots back (-4).
Walking through Patron Plaza…:
After 4 1/2 hours, our day came to an end:
Since it was rush hour, the shuttle ride back to Oak Ridge Park took about 40 minutes. From there, Dad and I drove home, listening to the coverage of the rest of the second round on SiriusXM's PGA Tour Radio. Heading up the coverage was the voice of the New York Giants, who play a half hour away at MetLife Stadium, Bob Papa. We arrived back at the house at about 8:30.
It was a memorable day at the PGA Championship. Thank you, Uncle Jim, for the tickets.
I will update this post after the final round.
7/31, 7:30 PM UPDATE: The rains came yesterday (Saturday) afternoon and suspended play until this (Sunday) morning. Jimmy Walker briefly trailed in the third round this morning, but regained the lead heading into the final round this afternoon. Moments ago, Walker held off defending PGA Champion Jason Day, and his own nerves, to win the 2016 PGA Championship. He won wire-to-wire, leading or tied for the lead after every round. Day showed class by congratulating Walker on the 18th green.
I'm glad to have been part of the tournament as a second round spectator.
7/31, 8:41 PM UPDATE: Post-championship links:
PGA/CBS Sports: Walker's winning par putt
PGA/CBS Sports: Wanamaker Trophy presentation and interview
Nick Menta, Golf Channel: Walker bests Day by one to win PGA Championship
Kyle Porter & Robby Kalland, CBS Sports: PGA Championship 2016 leaderboard, highlights: Breaking down a wild ending
8/1 UPDATE: More links:
Matt Stypulkoski, The Star-Ledger: Jimmy Walker continues trend of first-time major winners
Steve Politi, The Star-Ledger: Jimmy Walker's PGA Championship victory is a win for grinders everywhere
Hank Gola, The Star-Ledger: Is it still Jimmy Walker's day if he had been paired with Jason Day?
Andy Vasquez, The Record: Walker holds off Day for first major
Tara Sullivan, The Record: Walker's wire-to-wire act was dynamite (a reference to "dynomite!," the catchphrase of J.J. Evans on Good Times, portrayed by namesake Jimmie Walker)
Michael Bamberger, Golf Magazine: Jimmy Walker Edges Jason Day, Wins 2016 PGA Championship
Art Stricklin, Golf Magazine: Party Awaits Jimmy Walker at His Home Club in Texas
8/2 UPDATE: Even more links:
PGA: Full Sunday Highlights
PGA: Full Tournament Highlights
PGA: Jimmy Walker's Full PGA Champion Press Conference
PGA: Top 10 Shots of the 2016 PGA Championship (#9 spoiler: I saw John Senden on the practice green after he completed his second round.)
An afternoon at the Fire Island Lighthouse July 16, 2016Posted by Mike C. in History, Jazz, Military, Music, Personal, Photography, Travel, Weather.
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Two weeks ago, Lori Downing, a co-worker of my mother and sister, invited me to visit the Fire Island Lighthouse. Her father, Bill Laghezza, is among its volunteers. I agreed, not knowing what to expect.
Lori's original plan for yesterday – a hot and humid day, even by the ocean – was to pick me up at 10:30. That became 11:30. We took the Wantagh Parkway to Ocean Parkway, planning on getting on the Robert Moses Causeway, proceeding to Robert Moses State Park, and walking to the lighthouse. We knew there would be a Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride until 1:00, but we thought it stopped at the State Boat Channel Bridge. It actually ended on the Ocean Parkway, which meant eastbound traffic was diverted back west at the finish line. So, we had to reverse course, taking the Ocean Parkway west, Wantagh Parkway north to Exit W4E, the Southern State Parkway east to Exit 40, then take the Robert Moses Causeway south to the park. By this time, the Soldier Ride was over.
Lori and I parked in Field 5 and walked the path to the Fire Island Lighthouse. I brought my Nikon D5500 and snapped away. Below is our photographic journey. Enjoy.
The lighthouse's 15th Annual Benefit Art Show was in its third-to-last day. Here are the exhibits:
It was tougher than using a stairmaster.
It was jarring at first being up so high, but I adjusted.
Then, Bill joined us and I took a picture of him and Lori:
Here are a couple of videos I shot while on the top deck while Bill was with us.
"C.I." is Central Islip.
It was easier going down than it was going up.
All visitors that climb to the top and come back down get a certificate of accomplishment. Another lighthouse volunteer, Angela, took my picture after filling out my certificate:
Angela and I had a brief conversation about Earl Klugh and I told her about the show I went to a few nights earlier.
One last piece of business: signing the guest log:
As a privacy precaution, I blurred out last names, locations, e-mail addresses, and the file location of the log.
I'm so glad I decided to join Lori on her trip to the lighthouse. As I wrote in the guest log, it was worth waiting in traffic to get there. I will never forget the sights, the sounds, or the volunteers I met.
Earl Klugh at the Blue Note July 13, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Jazz, Music, Personal, Photography, Travel.
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It took many years, but last night, I finally saw guitarist Earl Klugh ("clue") perform live. It's been 40 years since he made his solo debut with a pair of albums, Earl Klugh and Living Inside Your Love. Most of his early albums were released on Blue Note Records, and the show I saw was at the infamous Blue Note jazz club in Greenwich Village. It was my fourth time at the Blue Note, and won't be the last.
The show I saw was the first of 12 over six nights. As usual, I opted for the 8:00 show over the 10:30 show.
My sister drove to the Wantagh LIRR station at 3:45 for the 4:02 train to Penn Station. As fate would have it, the 3:27 train was running a half hour late. So, I boarded that train a few minutes earlier than the train I planned on taking.
Just before 5:00, I arrived at Penn and proceeded to the 34th Street subway station for the downtown A train to West Fourth Street. Just like my previous trip to Blue Note for Spyro Gyra, I was so early that I was the first in line outside the club. After 5:30, a line began to form behind me. At exactly 6:00, the door opened and I was let in. I chose my center stage table seat and ordered dinner. A father and daughter from Japan sat to my left, which made me wish I spoke enough Japanese to carry a conversation. I was rewarded a half hour later when a man from Ottawa, in town for his daughter's dance competition, took the seat across from mine. We had a nice, prolonged conversation. It was great.
The show I was about to see was even greater.
Earl Klugh, as he has throughout his 40-year career, played acoustic guitar:
Tom Braxton played alto sax (seen below), soprano sax, and flute:
Al Turner, the Bass Burner, on electric bass:
…and Ron Otis on drums:
There were also two special guests, as you'll see in the set list below:
1. Brazilian Stomp
Originally heard on: Collaboration (with George Benson), 1987
2. Midnight in San Juan
Originally heard on: Midnight in San Juan, 1991
3. Last Song
Originally heard on: The Journey, 1997
4. Across the Sand
Originally heard on: Move, 1994
5. Cabo Frio
Originally heard on: Finger Paintings, 1977
6. Wishful Thinking
Originally heard on: Wishful Thinking, 1984
Special guest: Barry Eastmond, keyboard
7. Vonetta
Originally heard on: Earl Klugh, 1976
8. Living Inside Your Love
Originally heard on: Living Inside Your Love, 1976
9. Dr. Macumba
Originally heard on: Finger Paintings, 1977
10 (Encore). Twinkle
Originally heard on: Crazy for You, 1981
Special guest: Michael Lington, alto sax
Here are various shots of each musician, including the special guests, starting with Earl Klugh:
Hearing him on the Kurzweil synthesizer reminded me of Bill Heller, who also uses that model:
David was quite the character. I loved his antics.
Barry Eastmond appeared on "Wishful Thinking," just as he did on the original in 1984:
Michael Lington joined the band for the encore, "Twinkle":
With that, the 8:00 set was complete.
I complimented Al Turner and Michael Lington as they left the stage, and let Earl know that this was my first time seeing him live. "Really?" Yes, and I hope it isn't the last time. I spoke to Tom Braxton before the show, but didn't have a chance to talk to him again afterward.
I got a picture with Al before I left:
If you'd like to see Earl and the band at Blue Note, you have five more nights to do so. Come on down to the Village and see them play. You won't be disappointed. I was enthralled. Thank you to Earl, David, Tom, Al, Ron, Barry, and Michael.
My National Camera Day story June 29, 2016Posted by Mike C. in Personal, Photography.
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Another day, another social media holiday. Today is #NationalCameraDay.
That was how my proposed Facebook status update started. It snowballed into a multi-paragraph history of cameras I've used. Below is that history.
I've been using cameras regularly for 22 years as of next month. That was when I got a Kodak Funsaver disposable 35mm camera. I used a few more of those before getting a Minolta point-and-shoot camera and 35mm rolls to go with it. Like the disposables, it didn't have a zoom, but I didn't care. Three years later, forgetting to bring that camera on a trip to Florida led to purchasing an Olympus camera with a zoom. I alternated between the two cameras for a few more years. Then, another instance of forgetting to bring either camera led to purchasing a Nikon camera, which also had a zoom. A handful of times at the turn of the century, I used my dad's Canon Rebel G SLR, mostly at sporting events, including two Mets games.
By the fall of 2004, I was ready to switch full time to digital. I had Fujifilm DX-10 and Largan Chameleon Mega digital cameras, but used them sparingly while sticking with 35mm. For the full-time switch, I bought an Olympus C-765. To save space on the 256 MB xD card I bought for it, I only took pictures at the 1280 x 960 resolution. The maximum resolution was 2288 x 1712. In hindsight, my space-saving decision was a mistake. By today's standards, 1280 x 960 is microscopic.
For Christmas in 2007, I received another digital camera to replace the C-765: the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8. With a 4 GB SD card, I shot at nearly double the resolution of the C-765: 2048 x 1536. The max resolution is 3072 x 2304, but once again, I settled for less. The Lumix got me through another 4 1/2 years, which included an upgrade to a 32 GB SDHC card.
By May 2012, I craved a DSLR camera, which my jazz fan friends were using to photograph concerts. So, I took a big step and purchased a Nikon D3100 with a kit 18-55mm lens, and a 32 GB SDXC card to go with it. For six months, I alternated between that and the Lumix, which could zoom farther than the lens I had with the D3100. Finally, after my birthday, I bought a 55-300mm lens. After that, I gave the Lumix to my girlfriend. The D3100's max resolution was 4608 x 3072, but I settled for less (3456 x 2304) a third time, except for pictures of the moon or passing planes. That practice continued when I swapped cameras with my dad 11 months later. I ended up with a D5100. The medium resolution was a little higher than the D3100: 3696 x 2448. The D5100 got me through another 2 1/2 years. I would eventually opt to shoot at max resolution (4928 x 3264).
Last November, I bought my latest camera: a Nikon D5500 with a kit 18-140mm lens. The max resolution on the D5500 is all the way at 6000 x 4000, and it records 60p video. The previous cameras only shot 30p. I kept the D5100 and 18-55mm lens as spares, but they've only been used once. I gave them to my mom to take pictures at a retirement party earlier this month. At some point, I plan on buying a second D5500 body and dedicate the 18-140mm lens to one and the 55-300mm lens to the other.
That's my story. And you didn't need to click on "See More" to see all of it. Happy National Camera Day!
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A new era began last night at Suite 1828 in Merrick. Drummer John Favicchia upgraded his band from Dharma All Stars to Dharma 2.0.
The set now features mainstream covers while retaining Dharma classics, as you'll notice in the set list.
I was last at the Suite last January for Dharma 1.0. I had planned on returning two months later, but came down with bronchitis and had to stay home. I felt redeemed last night.
I sat in a chair in front of the stage. Behind me, a packed house gathered. We were all in for a wild set.
Dharma 2.0 is led by John Fav on drums:
1. Apocalypso (Dave Weckl cover)
2. Spies (Coldplay cover)
3. Coincidence
4. Sing a Song of Song (Kenny Garrett cover)
5. In My Place (Coldplay cover)
6. Kukuc
Here are various shots of each band member, starting with John Favicchia:
Until the next show, I'll leave you with a pair of group pictures taken by me…
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Deployments: Deployments or any long-distance travel lasting from a few days to 12 months or more are the name of the game while serving in the military and some other occupations, and can mean the difference between premature weaning or not.
Supervisor/co-worker/rank issues: Unsupportive supervisors, co-workers who harass and feel that the breastfeeding mother is getting something special when requesting time to pump, and rank issues between junior and senior personnel can combine to make breastfeeding and/or pumping difficult.
Gear and uniforms: Not only is breastfeeding or pumping nearly impossible in certain gear or uniforms, there also aren't any regulations governing whether a mom is even allowed to breastfeed or pump while in uniform.
Overcoming Obstacles
With these seemingly insurmountable challenges, how do mothers go on to be successful at breastfeeding? More importantly, how can you overcome these and other obstacles so that you can breastfeed your baby for as long you desire? The key lies in attitude, information and support.
Your attitude is probably the biggest determinant of your success at breastfeeding in the military or other non-traditional workplace. All of the mothers I've spoken with have had the attitude that breastfeeding was just going to work, period. They also have a gung-ho, can-do spirit and a good dose of perseverance to boot. There was no trying, or thoughts that it might not work out. These moms went into it believing in themselves, their babies and their breasts.
As one mother wrote, "My biggest advice to anyone wondering if they'll succeed at breastfeeding in the military is: DO NOT TRY. Just DO. You WILL breastfeed. Do not allow yourself an alternative. That is not to say it'll be easy or that you will never give your baby any formula. ou can always adjust your goal. However, make it a goal you WILL keep. I WILL breastfeed for three months or six months or a year..."
As with most things related to breastfeeding, having proper information allows you to make good choices and plan ahead. While knowing the basics of breastfeeding and pumping is vital to your success, it's more important to know the regulations and policies of your service or workplace regarding breastfeeding and pumping.
Have a plan written up before you speak with your supervisor or HR personnel, including when, where and how often you'll need to pump. Know whom you need to talk to:
- Who are the "gatekeepers" at your workplace?
- Do you need to speak with the Training Officer or Logistics Officer
- What about your Occupational Health representative if you'll be working around HAZMAT?
Speak with your immediate supervisor or other gatekeepers BEFORE the birth of your baby. Being an informed mother regarding your rights can go along way towards making breastfeeding a success for you.
Last, but certainly not least, line up your support even before the baby arrives. Call on your local IBCLC or La Leche League Leader for information on the basics of breastfeeding and any problems that might crop up. Attend breastfeeding classes, speak with co-workers and friends that have successfully breastfed, and think about starting or joining a breastfeeding support group at your workplace. Above all don't be afraid to ask for help. We all need a helping hand and some encouragement to keep going when the going gets tough.
A few other tips to remember when breastfeeding in the military or other non-traditional job field include:
- Milk supply: Your milk supply depends on how often milk is removed from your breasts, whether it is by a pump or your baby. You should aim for at least eight pumping sessions or breastfeeding sessions (or any combination thereof) in a 24-hour period. Remember the saying "You must REMOVE milk to MAKE milk." Whether that means you can only pump twice while at work and your baby reverse-cycle feeds and you manage six to seven nursing sessions during your off-hours; or you can pump four times during the day and breastfeed four more time while at home, you need to aim for eight in 24, if at all possible.
- Breast pump: Your pump is vitally important to the success of your breastfeeding career. If you don't have a high quality, reliable pump your milk supply may falter or pumping may be painful for you. Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a new double-electric pump from a reputable manufacturer.
- Hand expression: Please learn hand expression. You never know when the power might go out, you're sent on an unexpected overnight shift, a pump piece breaks or what-have-you. It happens, and knowing how to hand express will keep your milk supply intact and your milk flowing until you can get back home or the power returns. Mothers have also found that hand expression combined with using a pump yields more milk.
- Breast versus bottle: When at work give bottles, when at home give the breast. Breastfeeding is about more that just the milk, by using bottles only while at work, you put the breast back in breastfeeding and help to cement that wonderful bond between you and your baby. It also helps to keep your milk supply up as your baby is the best pump available, and the skin contact and snuggling with your baby boosts your milk-making hormones.
- Nighttime nursing While the AAP may be frown, consider co-sleeping and reverse-cycle feeding to boost your milk supply. Mothers whose babies breastfeed during the nighttime hours have increased milk supplies due to higher levels of prolactin (the milk making hormone) during the night hours. By allowing your baby to sleep near or with you, you can more easily breastfeeding during those precious night hours. Babies may take matters into their own hands by reverse-cycle feeding, that is breastfeeding heavily during the night hours and sleeping a lot during the day, which also means you don't need to provide as much breastmilk for the daycare the next day!
Remember that it's not all or nothing. Whatever amount of breastmilk, for whatever amount of time that you can provide to your baby is wonderful. While we would all love to give 100% of our breastmilk, 100% of the time, sometimes and in some situations it just isn't possible. Do the best you can for your baby; no one else has to walk in your boots!
Give yourself a big OORAH for breastfeeding, no matter if it's six weeks, six months or two years! Breastfeeding in the military is not an easy task, and any amount you can give your baby is to be celebrated. Remember, you are giving the breast for baby and country!
Robyn Roche-Paull, BS, IBCLC, is the Author of Breastfeeding in Combat Boots and Founder of the companion website. In her practice she primarily helps military mothers balance returning to active duty while continuing to breastfeed. Robyn is not only an advocate for active duty military mothers who wish to combine breastfeeding with military service, she is also a US Navy Veteran who successfully breastfed her son for over a year while on active duty as an aircraft mechanic. She is the mother of three long-term breastfed children and wife to her husband, a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy.
Copyright © Robyn Roche-Paull, BS, IBCLC. Permission to republish granted to Pregnancy.org. Photo credits: kahle, Robyn Roche-Paull.


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*FYI I do not use the online calender...so sorry I am old school and like to use a fountian pen in my day book...so just email me the dates you are interested in and I will get back to you within 24 hours..Best, paddington
Fully restored and renovated green home, sits right on the shore of lake Cayuga, with water views abound. Comfortable, sunny with large outdoor fully furnished decks and wraparound porch. Outdoor shower, canoe, kayak, and in the summer a 15 ft. water trampoline. Situated in the quaint village of Aurora, home of Wells College, close to Ithaca, NY, Cornell and Ithaca College, Syracuse University, Hobert William Smith. In the heart of the finger lake wine region. Antiquing, historical sites and tours, skiing, golf, boating, and swimming are only a few of the many outdoor activities. Salon/Spa is down the street, as well as a wine store, library, the Fargo family restaurant and four star Aurora Inn and restaurant.
All 7 bedrooms drenched with sunlight, the house has a total of 88 windows plus a number of stain glass beauties. Quiet, with wonderful breezes off the lake, nestled between a c1819 Masonic lodge and the United Ministry Church built in the 1800
Any further questions about LyonHouse of the area, please feel free to call Paddington @ 212.227.2252
*FYI I do not use the online calender...so sorry I am old school and like to use a fountian pen in my day book...so just email me the dates you are interested in and I will get back to you within 24 hours..Best, paddington
Absolute perfection...Arrived to a welcome by an amazing home perfect lake vista...amazing amenities, and everything one could want in a gourmet kitchen. Ventured into town which is picturesque and inviting! All the charm you would expect from the pictures and more! Will go back again and again...The house is beyond spacious, and decorated in a fabulously artistic way...everywhere you look, something else to capture your eye. Charming, artistic, interesting, unique, fun, spacious, perfection of a house....Welcoming and beyond. My family and I were thrilled! Highly recommend! A great place for a retreat or get away! Five stars!
Cornell University's Christian Union stayed the night recently for our Fall Retreat and it was absolutely perfect! Every room in this house has so much personality! From the quirky wallpapers, comfy couches, chalkboard refrigerator, and beautiful view, everything single thing about this house was enjoyable. When you first enter, it is hard not to run around and discover all the house has to offer, and that's exactly what each and every one of us did. The decor within the house is absolutely adorable, my personal favorite being the bathroom with tile that looks like grass as well as the beautiful kitchen. Perfect for the large dinner we prepared for everyone, we were all able to gather and cook in one place without any trouble at all. Whether your group is large or small, you are bound to have a blast in this house. With a group of about 20, everyone was able to sleep in a room comfortably, find a quiet place, or join together to for fellowship and fun! We were even able to put the music room to great use as we joined in praise and worship there. Fortunately, the weather was absolutely beautiful when we stayed, so the deck overlooking the lake was the perfect spot to relax and take in the beauty that is this house. I would recommend this spot to anyone and everyone. There is just so much character, room, and fun in this house that it's simply impossible not to have a fantastic time!
WOW. There was something here for everyone in our large family! Our "senior" parents so enjoyed having the privacy and accessibility of the first floor bedroom and bath. The kids loved choosing their own rooms each with its own charming, fun style. Do look at the house photos which show how inviting, casual and clean this super vacation house is. My husband and I appreciated our own private spaces. Our dog loved being included too. (As requested, we kept him leashed when out of doors).
Charming porches surround the property overlooking the glorious Lake and adorable Aurora Main Street. Activities indoors were easy with a beautiful piano, puzzles, games and books everywhere. The family room and kitchen kept us all together when we wanted to be but the house is huge when anyone wanted privacy to sleep-in or get away from the action.
Exploring the Finger Lakes, Ithaca, the Vineyards, the antique shops and flea markets gave every one of us something fun to do. What a beautiful part of the country this is!!
The owner, Paddington, made us feel right at home. We were grateful for all her great suggestions.
This has to be one of the most beautiful places on this planet!!! Watching the sunset over the lake from the back porch sipping our fav hot drinks and libations is something we will not soon forget. Nor will we forget swinging on the front porch taking in the happenings of downtown Aurora. A dip in the lake not 50 steps from the house while the kids bounced on the water trampoline was just the ticket to wake us up to take on the day or before hitting the town. Aurora is a wonderful little town, and Ithaca is an amazing scenic drive along the lake just 20 minutes away when we wanted a more urban scene. Close enough to go out to dinner, yet far enough away to be out of the city life. The best of both worlds!!! The house itself is a modern marvel with its "green-ness" existing inside the soul of a beautiful Victorian home. We found ourselves lost in the serenity of this amazing home with all its offerings and surroundings. We will be back!!!
If hospitality has a name it must be called Lyon House and Paddington! The 19th century home and the landlady are indivisible hosts for an unforgettable stay on the shores of Lake Cayuga! Whatever room out of the nine you go to you breathe the uniqueness of the house created by Paddington - style, interior design, charm - everything has been set up to make you feel at home from the very first moment you enter the house! Everything comes to you as natural!
When you enter the house by the main entrance you see a wide open entrance hall, wonderful stairs and the lake on the other end of the house. Light is flooding the place from plenty of windows - no matter on which floor or in which room you walk or stay there is light. Each room is different - furniture, bathroom, wall-paper, atmosphere. And it is again the light that enhances each detail.
Sitting down on the porch on the lakeside of the house creates peace while you watch the water of the lakes and while you listen to the leaves of the trees moved by the wind.
We - having come over from Europe - stayed there twice - in January and June. So we experienced different seasons. There was one common thing - the light. Though the light is different in January and June it seems to play with the house and the house seems to play with light. It always feels warm. As the house makes you feel the particular warmth of an old house that has been taken care of so tremendously allowing us to get lost in that very special tiny little spot somewhere in upstate New York.
The love and the passion the landlady put into that house is all over the place. Paddington takes care of everything and she cares about you. She is always available but she is almost invisible. She acts in the background to be there if you need her. But her guests privacy is her prime priority. We learned at lot about the interesting history of Aurora; we got plenty of recommendations to visit the Finger Lakes vineries and, and, and...
So, if we want come back? No! We want to stay without leaving.
Lyon House is the largest rental home availablewith direct lake front acsess to Cayuga Lake.
Lyon House was brought down to the studs and fully renovated in a 'Green' way...it is heated via a geothermal lake plate system with radiant heat through out, all the custom wall paper was printed with soy inks, , the paint used in the house was all no VOC, recycled blue jean insulation, grey water system, all of the water in the house passes throuh an 8 filter water filtration system including the shower water.
The first floor has a large entry foyer with expansive art and music rooms to the north and south, 2 guest bedrooms one bathroom ...the family room kitchen and dining rooms all look out over the lake and lead to an extremely large furnished deck with huge slade and fold doors so that the back of the house can be open to the out of doors.
On the second floor of LyonHouse are 6 bedrooms ( 4 are extremely large) and 3 bathrooms plus a sewing and a laundry room.
The 3rd floor of Lyon House is a cork floored Yoga Studio and exersize room with a treadmill, Nordic Track, Mats, blocks, balls, videos, 50 inch Television, basic cable, full bathroom and large sectional sofa for watching surround sound films and television...the first floor stereo system plays into the art, music, family, dining, kitchen and decks
We have an antique wooden canoe and Kayak and a 15 foot water trampoline.
Bed count 3 Kings, 3 Queens, 2 doubles and 2 twins
Any further questions, please feel free to call Paddington @ 212.227.2252
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" Ambient rock" sounds oxymoronic, like "hot-water heater," "military intelligence" and "Rush Limbaugh." But in the collective hands of Couch, a Munich-based band that records for the German label Kitty-Yo, the term actually makes sense. The instrumental music that's heard on Profane is evocative and atmospheric -- but it also happens to move.
The group's work is frequently compared to that of Tortoise, but that's not quite right: Whereas Tortoise's compositions tend to utilize jazzy key signatures, strange juxtapositions and unexpected instrumentation, Couch's cuts are comparatively straightforward, with drummer Thomas Geltinger infusing many of them, including "Plan," with a convincing boom-thwack. And even though Stefanie Böhm's cool keyboards are the most important textural ingredient on efforts such as "Was Alles Hält" and "12 Sind Nur 4," they're frequently heard in tandem with Michael Heilrath's percolating bass and Jürgen Söder's sometimes rough-hewn guitar. "Meine Marke" is quiet and introspective, with Söder contributing delicate plucking, but it's followed immediately by "Kurzer Punkt," a propulsive, aggressive slab of sound that still manages to feel strangely contemplative, and "Doch Endlich," whose deliberate build gives way to a crescendo that lasts for several bracing minutes. Afterward, "Farbe" offers an inviting way to chill out, bringing a listener back to earth as gently as a padded elevator slowly descending from the clouds.
Most contemporary performers try to achieve such effects using electronics -- an approach that requires them to humanize their techno-gear in ways that are seldom easy. Profane's sound, in contrast, feels more organic, yet just as trippy. This is one inviting Couch; sit down, sink in and stay a while.
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