Actually, this situationo was far less dramatic than one might think: the two cyclists rode up from behind me, stopped, and got off their bikes. The guy on the left strode over to the railing, whipped out his digital camera, and took a picture. Meanwhile, the guy on the right, who had probably seen this scene played out several times during the course of the day, got bored. He yawned. That's all there was to it ... *************************** When you say "New York City," most people think of Times Square, or the Empire State Building, or the crowded sidewalks and the skyscrapers in mid-town, or Wall Street, or the ill-fated World Trade Center. Maybe Central Park will come to mind, but most people don't realize that New Yorkers know lots of places to relax, and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air ... ... like Carl Schurz Park, over by the East River on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, stretching from 90th Street down to about 84th Street. In addition to flower gardens, dog runs, basketball courts, playgrounds, and grassy knolls for sunbathing, there is also a wide promenade where cyclists, roller-skaters, dog-walkers, lovers, joggers, parents, children, and any of the other millions of citizens of this city can stroll along at whatever pace suits them best. Some sit at benches along the edge of the river, staring at the roiling water caused by the swift current down the East River; others nod and smile as they watch sailboats, motorboats, yachts, barges, tour-boats, and barges ply their way up and down the river. One thing's for certain, though: everyone enjoys Carl Schurz Park. It's one of New York's little secrets ...

(eeek.. I missed day 21 =/ ) I came across this shirt as I was browsing the 5for$10 store and could not pass it up. I am a Lakers fan, but I don't have anything to show off my enthusiasm besides an old Bryant jersey and a flag for the car. So I purchased this tank even though it doesn't really say Lakers on it. I can't complain because it only cost me $4.12 =] Yaaayy for bargains and GOOOOOO LAAAAKKERS!!!!!