Monday, February 07, 2005

Gem of the Ocean


Gem of the Ocean
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Friday night the family went to see "Gem of the Ocean" by August Wilson. It was a remarkable play, mixing down-to-earth dialogue with magical historical ritual. It touched on topics such as allegiance and betrayal, being in touch with your history versus being ignorant of or alienated from it, and the handing down of values and traditions from one generation to another. It was frequently funny and often poignant. The performances were, each and every one, marvelous. Unfortunately, recent weather dealt the play a financial setback from which it could not recover and it closed on Sunday.

Sunday, February 06, 2005

Secret History of the Credit Card

This website, about the Frontline program, "Secret History of the Credit Card" is a great resource. You can watch the entire show online, read a related New York Times article, and read some very useful supplementary material that will provide you with practical tips on managing your credit.

We're On The Money


The Big Penny - Study
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Tom Otterness here depicts the people at the top, sitting atop the Big, Big Penny which can be seen on Broadway and 91st St. until March.

Saturday, February 05, 2005

The Marriage of Real Estate and Money

Tom Otterness' sculpture is on display on Broadway until March. This cheerful couple can be found around Broadway and 91st St.

Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Mr. Baslow's Neighborhood

Inwood, New York, the place that Baslow calls home, figures prominently in this report from "Marketplace", a business and economics show from Public Radio International. It is official: Baslow lives in a "cheaper area of real estate".