Random Quotes

 “We suffer more in our in imagination than in reality.” ~ Seneca 

“It’s never too late to what might have become.”  ~ George Elliot 

“Our life is what are thoughts make us.” ~ Marcus Aurelius:

“Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.” ~ Carl Jung 

“Care about what other people think, and you’ll always be their prisoners.” ~ Lao Tzu

“A fool is known by speech, and a wise man by silence.” ~Pythagoras

“If you the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.” ~ Confucius 

“The quieter you become, the more you’re able to hear.” ~ Rumi 

Meshell Ndegeocello, Scared Heart University

 

T'Shawn's 34th Birthday, Le Crocodile, Brooklyn

T'Shawn's 34th Birthday at Le Crocodile, Brooklyn an all day neighborhood brasserie proudly serving earnest French fare fit for everyday occasions.

Mystic Aquarium, Mystic CT

Drove to Stonington CT to hang with undergrad friends, Leigh and Stacey, and Eric and Stacey. I left Norwalk early to avoid traffic and arrive in Stonington earlier than our agreed meeting time, so I spent an hour and half visiting the Aquarium. It was extremely crowded! 

Minnesota State Fair

We had our annual departmental conference, and as a side trip a few of us visited the Minnesota State Fair. It was huge! Probably the biggest state fair I've ever attended.  Lots of animal,  commerce, food, and amusement rides. I was a bit reluctant to visit the fair, because I had to wake up early to catch an early flight. At the last minute, after happy hour, I acquiesced, and glad I did. 

Missy Elliott Concert, Newark, NJ

Very fun concert! I wasn't a huge Missy fan back in the day, but started enjoying her discography lately.  

Eleven Madison

Fairfield University Art Museum

This whimsical exhibition of Peter Anton's outsized, hyper-realistic sculptures of sweets will include ice cream cones, cakes and confections. Anton has experimented with various methods, including wood, metal, plaster, resin, and oil and acrylic paints to achieve the physicality of his monumental desserts. He chooses subjects that encourage people to think about their own relationship to food, and the memories and nostalgia that these childhood favorites conjure.

Yale Art Museum

Atomix, NYC

Ranked #6 on Top 50 Best Restaurant in the World

Major impact: “Atomix is providing a fresh and more international perspective on Korean cuisine, outside the boundaries of hansik [traditional Korean food] or ‘New Korean’ gastronomy. It has become one of the most influential restaurants in the world, reflected by its status as The Best Restaurant in North America 2024”.

1. GIM BUGAK, TUNA, PICKLED AJI DULCE, FRIED DAEPA AMA 
2. RED SHRIMP, KOREAN PEAR, BUCHU
3. YELLOWTAIL, MIYEOK, GRILLED PEPPER SAUCE
4. EGG JJIM, MORELS, GUANCIALE, TRUFFLES
5. MAINE LOBSTER, CABBAGE, FOIE GRAS, IBERICO SAUCE
6. A5 WAGYU, ABALONE, TURNIPS, MUSHROOM DASHI
7. ARCTIC CHAR, KRISTAL CAVIAR, WHITE KIMCHI, SHISHITO
8. MUSHROOM RICE, ELYSIAN FIELDS LAMB, TRUFFLES
9. SEA BUCKTHORN ICE CREAM, COCONUT RICE CAKE, FIG LEAF
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