JSH and I put our house on the market in February. To date, we've had tons of lookers but no offers.
Even though I have referenced our "for sale" house in previous posts, I guess it could be classified as "dicta." Eh, fellow lawyers? Okay, I just threw up in my mouth.
Anywho, this post is meant to directly address that 931 Harmony Street (aka "Lil' Harms") is in need of a buyer.
If you or anyone you know is in the market, please check it out or pass it along.
http://www.latter-blum.com/RLNet/Listings/ListingDetails.aspx?ListingId=1172266&List=Y
Thanks,
JSH/DBH
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Larry Bird Birthday---Staycation 2009
Last Wednesday was my 33rd Birthday---the Golden Birthday in my world. Larry Joe Bird's number.
I would like to thank my friends and family for their thoughtful wishes and the annual "Tax Day" jokes (HI RICHARD).
JSH surprised me with a Staycation at the Ritz Carlton and we spent Saturday and Sunday in the French Quarter. There is one positive note to being an attorney---the Louisiana State Bar Association offers pretty good rates at the Ritz for lawyers. Eat your heart our doctors, engineers, and accountants.
Moving along, after my Irish Channel Neighborhood Association Youth Basketball League game on Saturday morning(more on this later), we headed to the Ritz. Uncle Craig and Auntie Bee-Fense were nice enough to take care of the Stinx (Indie) while we were away. Last weekend was also French Quarter Festival in New Orleans so we got to fold that into our Staycation.
After checking in, JSH and I strolled through the French Quarter, taking in all the sights and sounds. It was nice to "not have a plan" nor be bound by time constraints. We listened to music, sat out by the river, hit up some bars, and just hung out. We also stumbled upon the recent opening of the Hermes Bar at Antoine's. Pretty cool. If you have ever been to a formal event at Antoine's, the bar is the "staging area" and you can walk into the bar from the street.
Jen and Marston were in town for FQF and met us for a drink at the Hermes Bar. It was great to catch up with them----as always.
On Saturday night, we had a great meal at Bayona and more drinks in the courtyard at the Ritz (I always think of Regarding Henry when I discuss this hotel). I believe we were in bed by 11pm. What a perfect day.
On Sunday morning, we had breakfast at Stanley---which was very good. I highly recommend it if anyone is looking for a breakfast/lunch joint. The rest of the day was spent shopping, eating cookies, and looking at houses.
It was the best birthday I have had in a long time. I love you, JSH.
In typical JSH/DBH fashion, we are always diligent in charging the camera and bringing said camera to events such as our Staycation. We are not so diligent in using the camera. I could lay some bullsh*t on my readers that we get too caught up in enjoying life's moments to document our activities. But, I hate bullsh*tters. We just forgot to use it.
So, thanks to the iphone, I give you Staycation 2009:
IHOP to open on Canal Street. Discuss.
Cute dogs...Per JSH request
Friday, April 3, 2009
Twitter: Redundant for the FaceBook Status Application
I'm sorry. I just don't get it.
What is the difference between Twitter and the FaceBook Status application? And, why didn't I think of something so simple?
FaceBook: "What are you up to?"
Twitter: "What are you doing?"
Really. If you are on FaceBook (I will spare y'all the FaceSpace Nation reference in this post), you most likely have some type of smart phone that allows you to download the mobile application. Thus, if you are one of those people that has to use Twitter every 5 seconds to update what you are doing, you are probably the same person that has to update his/her status on FaceBook from his/her phone. Why would you need both? And, how did Twitter take off despite its redundant nature. I mean---that's all you needed to make a fortune? It's like the pet rock.
I feel like Bryan Flannigan in Cocktail when he finds out Doug married the wealthy girl (also the hot doctor-girlfriend of Dalton (Patrick Swayze) in "Roadhouse") and can't find his "flooglebinder" to make him rich.
Twitter is the Status Update on FaceBook----just broken out into its own world.
BTW--those of you that update your life every 1o minutes--either via Twitter or FaceBook--- need to get one.
Steve is late. Maybe you wouldn't be late if you would get off of FaceBook or Twitter.
Joe is updating his status on FaceBook and/or Twittering right now. Ha. Witty.
John is at work. Obviously NOT working.
Susie is bored. See getting a life described above.
Sandra has the best boyfriend ever. You are probably single and he is make-believe.
Nick's girlfriend is the bomb. And requires air.
Are people that starved for attention that they have to show the world every aspect of their lives? Do we have so little attention span that we are enthralled by something so simple and shallow? Just my thoughts.
Although, I have this blog. Pot or Kettle?
What is the difference between Twitter and the FaceBook Status application? And, why didn't I think of something so simple?
FaceBook: "What are you up to?"
Twitter: "What are you doing?"
Really. If you are on FaceBook (I will spare y'all the FaceSpace Nation reference in this post), you most likely have some type of smart phone that allows you to download the mobile application. Thus, if you are one of those people that has to use Twitter every 5 seconds to update what you are doing, you are probably the same person that has to update his/her status on FaceBook from his/her phone. Why would you need both? And, how did Twitter take off despite its redundant nature. I mean---that's all you needed to make a fortune? It's like the pet rock.
I feel like Bryan Flannigan in Cocktail when he finds out Doug married the wealthy girl (also the hot doctor-girlfriend of Dalton (Patrick Swayze) in "Roadhouse") and can't find his "flooglebinder" to make him rich.
Twitter is the Status Update on FaceBook----just broken out into its own world.
BTW--those of you that update your life every 1o minutes--either via Twitter or FaceBook--- need to get one.
Steve is late. Maybe you wouldn't be late if you would get off of FaceBook or Twitter.
Joe is updating his status on FaceBook and/or Twittering right now. Ha. Witty.
John is at work. Obviously NOT working.
Susie is bored. See getting a life described above.
Sandra has the best boyfriend ever. You are probably single and he is make-believe.
Nick's girlfriend is the bomb. And requires air.
Are people that starved for attention that they have to show the world every aspect of their lives? Do we have so little attention span that we are enthralled by something so simple and shallow? Just my thoughts.
Although, I have this blog. Pot or Kettle?
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Last week, I attended an American Health Lawyers Association conference on Medicare/Medicaid (I know-exciting stuff) in Baltimore. While the conference, as always, was extremely informative and the presenters were top-notch, I was mentally drained by Thursday night. Thus, I decided to visit Blackwelder and Chris in DC, enjoy happy hour, and watch the NCAA tournament Sweet 16 games (specifically, Duke, as Blackwelder and Chris are alums---don't hold that against them).
Soooooo, after my last seminar session, I hopped in a cab to Penn Station and caught an Amtrak train to Union Station in DC. From Union Station, I caught the Metro to Metro Center and made a two minute walk from the Metro Center to the Laughing Man at 13th and G where the festivities were located. All in all, the trip was about one hour and fifteen minutes from the hotel to the Laughing Man. After some consultation with Blackwelder, it was decided the trip would not be worth it if I had to obey the "Amtrak Curfew" in order to get back to Baltimore and, thus, miss the Duke game. Blackwelder was generous enough to let me crash at his place.
On Friday, Blackwelder and I caught a 7:30ish am Metro train from his place and I was on an 8:10am Amtrak train from Union Station to Baltimore. I was back in my hotel room by 9:15am and ready for my final few seminar sessions. My flight back to NOLA left Baltimore about 4:30pm and landed in New Orleans at 8:30pm (via Tampa). JSH and I were sitting at La Thai on Prytania having dinner by 9:15pm on Friday night.
Where am I going with all this? If you are scoring at home (or if you are all by yourself), in 5 days, I took 4 separate flights, 4 cabs, 2 Amtrak trains, 2 Metro trains, and was in the following cities for a substantive amount of time: New Orleans, Birmingham, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Tampa.
It may be a simplistic view but it always fascinates me that in a 24 hour period I was sitting at a bar in D.C. hanging with Blackwelder, Chris, Jeff, Allison, Little Blackwelder, and the other Dukies, made a trip back to Baltimore from D.C., and ended up on Prytania Street, 5 minutes from our house, having dinner with JSH.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles will get you places..........the places where you will be happiest.
Soooooo, after my last seminar session, I hopped in a cab to Penn Station and caught an Amtrak train to Union Station in DC. From Union Station, I caught the Metro to Metro Center and made a two minute walk from the Metro Center to the Laughing Man at 13th and G where the festivities were located. All in all, the trip was about one hour and fifteen minutes from the hotel to the Laughing Man. After some consultation with Blackwelder, it was decided the trip would not be worth it if I had to obey the "Amtrak Curfew" in order to get back to Baltimore and, thus, miss the Duke game. Blackwelder was generous enough to let me crash at his place.
On Friday, Blackwelder and I caught a 7:30ish am Metro train from his place and I was on an 8:10am Amtrak train from Union Station to Baltimore. I was back in my hotel room by 9:15am and ready for my final few seminar sessions. My flight back to NOLA left Baltimore about 4:30pm and landed in New Orleans at 8:30pm (via Tampa). JSH and I were sitting at La Thai on Prytania having dinner by 9:15pm on Friday night.
Where am I going with all this? If you are scoring at home (or if you are all by yourself), in 5 days, I took 4 separate flights, 4 cabs, 2 Amtrak trains, 2 Metro trains, and was in the following cities for a substantive amount of time: New Orleans, Birmingham, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Tampa.
It may be a simplistic view but it always fascinates me that in a 24 hour period I was sitting at a bar in D.C. hanging with Blackwelder, Chris, Jeff, Allison, Little Blackwelder, and the other Dukies, made a trip back to Baltimore from D.C., and ended up on Prytania Street, 5 minutes from our house, having dinner with JSH.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles will get you places..........the places where you will be happiest.
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