For my birthday this year, I decided to request my friends to send me personal stories about food. I’m so impressed with the stories that people shared! Here are some of my favorites. Mom’s Noodles Credit: CC-licensed photo by Cameron Cassan Homemade spaghetti came up a couple of times in friend's stories. My friend Jim…
Category: Travel
Figs, Proscuitto and A Birthday Request to You
It was the summer of 1998. I was on a work trip to Rome, Italy with some colleagues at the human rights group I worked for a the time, the Coalition for the International Criminal Court. We were being treated to dinner by a local Italian human rights nonprofit. It was one of our first…
Foodie Adventures in LA: Ramen, Frozen Custard, Korean Fried Chicken, and More
This past weekend, I got to spend time with David, one of my favorite people on the planet, doing one of my favorite things, going on foodie adventures. David, a self-described "princess" who won't wait in line for anything, was a very good sport. Basically all we did was drive around LA and wait in…
Five things I learned giving out free coffee at a lindy hop event
Late last night, I returned from my second epic dance adventure at Lindy Focus in Asheville, North Carolina. There’s lots I can say about the event, but in this post I wanted to share what I learned by setting up a free coffee stand at this swing jazz / lindy hop event. By…
Effusion Choir Sings “What Goes Around Comes Around” (J.Timberlake)
While in Montreal last weekend for ASTC 2015, I was pleased to encounter this McGill University based choral group "Effusion" on the first day. They performed for the opening plenary of the conference, which you can see here. But I preferred this choral take on "What Goes Around Comes Around" by Justin Timberlake. Check it…
Help My Team Broadcast ILHC 2015 to the World!
I'm excited to announce that my video production team at Yehoodi.com and myself will be heading to Washington DC at the end of August to produce a live broadcast from the International Lindy Hop Championships! It's my favorite dance event of the year, and a real joy to bring to the world. That said, it's not…
Joyss Performing “Take 5” at Montreal Swing Riot (video)
Montreal Swing Riot 2015 – Joyss – Guest Performance from Alain Wong on Vimeo. Joyss is a multi-genre dancer from Paris, performing, judging and teaching here at Swing Riot in Montreal this weekend. Here is Joyss doing his piece "Take 5". I love how effortlessly he mixes genres, but also blends it all into one…
Venice Beach, Friday, 8am
Venice Beach, Friday at 8am
Awesome Classic Ads from 1961 Motoring Guide of India
Here's another wonderful gem from the trove of maps I got from work : a "Motoring Guide of India" published 1961. A large, handsomely hardbound book, the guide gives detailed information on the roadways of India, including the status of particular bridges, tollways, and local weather issues. The book also contains handy driving information like rules…
$10 a Night at the Waldorf: 1950 AAA New York Map and Hotel Price Sheet
My work was clearing out some old files, including some old maps. I found this 1950 AAA map of New York that is just wonderful. The best part is the listing of hotel prices for each city and town. The Waldorf Astoria costs a whopping $10-20 a night! The Hotel Times Square is a more…