image from chefs5x5.comMy first "serious" restaurant job when I moved to Albany in 1988, was at Yono's Robinson Square restaurant location. My interview with Yono was memorable as I struggled to interpret his questions through his thick Indonesian accent, an accent I was soon not only able to understand, but also to imitate. I was … Continue reading Channeling My Inner Yono
Month: August 2010
Natural Beauty
image blogs/yogajournal.comDuring a yoga class last week I was struck by how beautiful the woman next to me was. She was probably about 10 years older than me and her face was a lovely combination of soft wrinkles and smooth planes, her eyes were bright and her body was supple and strong as we moved … Continue reading Natural Beauty
Concert Etiquette – or Why Puking in Public is Bad Form.
image from topnews.inAfter 2 weeks at the beach, and 4.5 hours in the car driving back from the beach, I was not totally psyched to head to Saratoga for a show last night. But, I've never seen John Mayer perform and I was looking forward to getting away from the boys for a few hours, … Continue reading Concert Etiquette – or Why Puking in Public is Bad Form.