5 posts tagged “chicago”
For the friends & family.
Most recent developments in Israel:
Most recent developments in Israel:
1) New Apartment!
I couldn't be happier with our new place. After living in a variety of apartments in some of Chicago's most diverse neighborhoods, I've finally landed in a place that almost 100% suits my needs.
Firstly, I'd like to extend a warm thank you to the plethora of neighbors providing us with free Wi-Fi access, you're saving me money. Thanks!
While the building is older, everything in the place is new, kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning. It's an enormous relief knowing that my ceiling is not on the verge of collapse. The neighborhood is lively and filled with everything we could want. We have our choice of 2 Hummus places within 20 meters of each other.
One detail of the Israeli lifestyle I have grown to appreciate, as an American, is the seclusion of the toilet from the rest of the apartment. In the USA, the toilet is commonly placed in the same room as the shower, sink, etc. Israeli's have figured out the answer - a separate room to take care of business.
I give you genius in action...
Firstly, I'd like to extend a warm thank you to the plethora of neighbors providing us with free Wi-Fi access, you're saving me money. Thanks!
While the building is older, everything in the place is new, kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning. It's an enormous relief knowing that my ceiling is not on the verge of collapse. The neighborhood is lively and filled with everything we could want. We have our choice of 2 Hummus places within 20 meters of each other.
One detail of the Israeli lifestyle I have grown to appreciate, as an American, is the seclusion of the toilet from the rest of the apartment. In the USA, the toilet is commonly placed in the same room as the shower, sink, etc. Israeli's have figured out the answer - a separate room to take care of business.
I give you genius in action...
Yesterday was beautiful.
I met Sting.
...sort of...
As the title suggests...
This chance interaction didn't happen backstage.
This once in a lifetime event didn't happen in a stuffy L.A. club.
It happened in the men's room.
I met Sting.
...sort of...
This chance interaction didn't happen backstage.
This once in a lifetime event didn't happen in a stuffy L.A. club.
It happened in the men's room.
It goes a little like this...
Jason: (washing hands)
Jason: (moves over to hand dryer. Begins drying hands)
(Enter Sting)
Jason: "Hey"
Sting: "Hey" (nod politely)
Jason: (exit restroom calmly)
Sting: (do something cool)
Jason: (thought: WAS THAT STING!?)
Sting: (keep doing something super cool)
Sting was in town practicing for a show with the CSO.
I do not have tickets, as I am not a member of the wealthy elite.
Apparently, it was a private show.
I'm just a fan from way back who has a cool story to pass along.
Proving inspiration could be behind any door.
For me, it was the restroom door.
Thanks Sting!
**Here's how Sting relaxes when he's not being completely awesome.
Jason: (washing hands)
Jason: (moves over to hand dryer. Begins drying hands)
(Enter Sting)
Jason: "Hey"
Sting: "Hey" (nod politely)
Jason: (exit restroom calmly)
Sting: (do something cool)
Jason: (thought: WAS THAT STING!?)
Sting: (keep doing something super cool)
Sting was in town practicing for a show with the CSO.
I do not have tickets, as I am not a member of the wealthy elite.
Apparently, it was a private show.
I'm just a fan from way back who has a cool story to pass along.
Proving inspiration could be behind any door.
For me, it was the restroom door.
Thanks Sting!
**Here's how Sting relaxes when he's not being completely awesome.
It's that time of year yet again...
Santa Claus will be coming soon. Kiddies better stop running afoul if they desire the gifts from the jolly old fat man!
Last Christmas I had the honor of recording and producing an audio piece on Santa Claus.
...who just happens to be my uncle.
Check out the version that played on Chicago Public Radio and let me know your thoughts!
Santa Claus will be coming soon. Kiddies better stop running afoul if they desire the gifts from the jolly old fat man!
Last Christmas I had the honor of recording and producing an audio piece on Santa Claus.
...who just happens to be my uncle.
Check out the version that played on Chicago Public Radio and let me know your thoughts!
I recently finished working on a project for one of the greatest organizations I've ever
had the opportunity to work with. The Nature Conservancy does sooooooo
much to preserve the world in which we live.
They held a lecture series this past fall to celebate they're 50th Anniversary.
They had speakers of scientific, academic, and business backgrounds speaking about
the protection of lands and waters around the world.
After listening to hours of lectures and tweeking them to sound "just right"...they're finished!
Have yourself a little listen...
http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/
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This posting is a little late...but delightful nonetheless.
The piece I worked so hard on before Christmas finally made it onto Chicago Public Radio.
The one place I'd hoped it would end up...
It was a little like the scene in "That Thing You Do" when the guys hear their song on the radio for the first time.
Exciting, but impossible to stop listening.
My most sincere thanks go out to my Aunt & Uncle for letting me invade their lives for a couple months.
Listen to the final piece that aired on Chicago Public Radio...
http://chicagopublicradio.org/Content.aspx?audioID=16608
P.S. - when I played the piece for my family, the 2 seconds from when the piece ended to when they began crying was the hardest 2 seconds I've ever had to swallow in my entire life.
It's amazing what a great story will do...
The piece I worked so hard on before Christmas finally made it onto Chicago Public Radio.
The one place I'd hoped it would end up...
It was a little like the scene in "That Thing You Do" when the guys hear their song on the radio for the first time.
Exciting, but impossible to stop listening.
My most sincere thanks go out to my Aunt & Uncle for letting me invade their lives for a couple months.
Listen to the final piece that aired on Chicago Public Radio...
http://chicagopublicradio.org/Content.aspx?audioID=16608
P.S. - when I played the piece for my family, the 2 seconds from when the piece ended to when they began crying was the hardest 2 seconds I've ever had to swallow in my entire life.
It's amazing what a great story will do...
