I can’t believe it’s already 2009.
Getting ready for the inauguration: apparently, the US Supreme Court’s going to rely on some nifty little traditions; a fascinating look back on history on Law.com.
Somehow, I shouldn’t be surprised that this NY Times blog post came up – I was wondering the other night on whether the Times Sq. revelers would eat or go to the bathroom…silly me to really wonder…
As I noted last year, I think this is turning into a way cool New Year’s tradition: an outdoor NHL game! This time, in Wrigley Field?! Awesome! (I’d be too chicken to brave the cold, but this is a nice – maybe insane – way to remember the origins of hockey).
The Daily News editorial in 1/2/09’s newspaper, honoring Chief Judge Kaye on her retirement (second item; not the one about Gov. Blagojevich of Illinois).
New Year’s Eve: I joined friends for dinner at Bogota Bistro in Park Slope – pretty good food, I must say; and then board games. What fun – great hilarity ensued!
New Year’s Day – I actually didn’t get to watch that much of the aforementioned outdoors NHL game on the big screen HDTV at home, since the siblings and I headed out into the frigid cold to enjoy a bit of Manhattan. Dropped by MoMa (or at least enjoyed the shop, since we didn’t get to check out the Van Goghs – hard to get those timed tickets); got cupcakes at Magnolia at Radio City/Rockefeller Center; then some bit of dining at Congee Bowery (thumbs up for the food and decor); and then a visit at Whole Foods (Bowery) (where I understood that the Top Chef season in NYC located the food shopping).
2008 in review? Hmm…
Memorable sports stuff: the Giants’ Super Bowl! Can they make 2009 just as memorable? We’ll see!
The Mets made 2008 an unpleasant one, as do the Yankees, plus farewells to many, including Paul Newman – as this post attests.
Labor Day Weekend 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Went to Chicago for the vacation – see here and here.
Of course, FC and P’s special day in 2008! (a triscribe highlight!)
Living in history on Election Day 2008.
I did another novel for National Novel Writing Month; I may actually be tempted to edit it in 2009. I never did say I wasn’t crazy!
There is so much more that I’m probably forgetting. Anyway, last but not least: 5 Years of Triscribe! My God, time flies when you’re having fun with the Triscribers! Have a Happy and Healthy New Year, Triscribers, to you and your friends and families!!!
Dare I do new resolutions? I’ll likely just renew 2008’s resolutions and strive to do better.