The church is hosting a celebration for everybody (different faith or non-faith, too!) that's all about the Elmwood strip, and takes place after the last band at the Elmwood Arts fest on the 25th. I meet with some other people today, but I am curious as to what you all think. What should happen? What shouldn't?
Right now I am thinking some spiritual, but not religious music. Some readings from different traditions, a time to say "thank you" and a time to ask for help. Hopefully, the whole thing will be 30-45 minutes.
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08/07/2007 11:29 #40421
Elmood Village Celebration of CommunityCategory: elmwood
08/06/2007 07:41 #40400
Highs and lowsThere was a big party for me last night. Then I came home and found an obscene amount of dog crap on one of the few rugs we have. Nothing like soaking up something that makes you gag to bring you back down to earth.
My sweet dog now has diarrhea, and bugged me (and my wife) to let him about about every two hours last night.
I've got a lot of work that I can do from home today, which will allow me to cook some rice and nurse him back to health, as soon as I say good bye to my parents.
Yes, my dog waited until my family was here to stink up the entire house. Thanks, Buckly.
My sweet dog now has diarrhea, and bugged me (and my wife) to let him about about every two hours last night.
I've got a lot of work that I can do from home today, which will allow me to cook some rice and nurse him back to health, as soon as I say good bye to my parents.
Yes, my dog waited until my family was here to stink up the entire house. Thanks, Buckly.
08/05/2007 12:03 #40388
TonightMy Installation: 7pm at Lafayette church tonight. Looking forward to it (things went well this morning.)
Tomorrow I get breakfast with my family before they go. I think they've already done Pano's. Anyone have another breakfast place to recommend?
Should be fun. We even get to host my Grammy overnight.
Tomorrow I get breakfast with my family before they go. I think they've already done Pano's. Anyone have another breakfast place to recommend?
Should be fun. We even get to host my Grammy overnight.
jenks - 08/05/07 15:32
AND- if you get the early bird breakfast at Amy's place (before 9 maybe?) it something ridiculous like 2 eggs, toast, and hashbrowns for 99c. Yes, 99 cents.
Last week a friend and I had that breakfast for 2, 2 coffees, and left a tip for $5.
And even if you go after 9 it's still cheap.
And the Lake Effect diner is more or less across the street from Amy's, and is also supposed to be good for breakfast but I haven't been.
AND- if you get the early bird breakfast at Amy's place (before 9 maybe?) it something ridiculous like 2 eggs, toast, and hashbrowns for 99c. Yes, 99 cents.
Last week a friend and I had that breakfast for 2, 2 coffees, and left a tip for $5.
And even if you go after 9 it's still cheap.
And the Lake Effect diner is more or less across the street from Amy's, and is also supposed to be good for breakfast but I haven't been.
fellyconnelly - 08/05/07 15:17
whats the deal with panos anyway? there is always a ton of people there!
whats the deal with panos anyway? there is always a ton of people there!
james - 08/05/07 12:47
Amy's Place on Main st.
They have a ton of regular breafast favorites as well as a giant Lebganese menu. This place is not so much a restaurant but a Buffalo institution.
The place is small and crowded, so I wouldn't recommend taking more than four people unless you are going off hours.
Amy's Place on Main st.
They have a ton of regular breafast favorites as well as a giant Lebganese menu. This place is not so much a restaurant but a Buffalo institution.
The place is small and crowded, so I wouldn't recommend taking more than four people unless you are going off hours.
mrmike - 08/05/07 12:12
Take em to the Towne on Elmwood and Allen
Take em to the Towne on Elmwood and Allen
08/03/2007 13:35 #40369
What would Jesus Drive?Category: cars
Ok. I really don't know. But I DO know that the Smart cars that are being test-driven on Elmwood are AWESOME, and even if you don't like small cars as much as I do, you will surely like the free starbucks gift card ($10) that you get for filling out the short survey after driving the car. Check out the cars next to the Starbucks by ETS.
ladycroft - 08/04/07 02:19
First time I saw a Smart car in Paris I thought it was the shizzle! James, I think the reason it wouldn't go too far or fast is because it was designed as a commuiting city car. Just to get you from A to B and be able to squeeze into parking spaces. I thought the US version was a hybrid though, it stinks if they're not! Plus, they cost a lot, imo. I mean really you're getting half a car :)
First time I saw a Smart car in Paris I thought it was the shizzle! James, I think the reason it wouldn't go too far or fast is because it was designed as a commuiting city car. Just to get you from A to B and be able to squeeze into parking spaces. I thought the US version was a hybrid though, it stinks if they're not! Plus, they cost a lot, imo. I mean really you're getting half a car :)
drew - 08/04/07 01:07
The ones to be sold in the US are niether battery nor diesel. They are gasoline and get 40mpg. Which means they are on the same technology that my Metro had years ago, but are still better than most of what's out there today--although the Yaris is a pretty darn good car (and would likely be my first choice if I was buying new today).
That being said, you can take a test drive on Sat or Sunday and get a free starbucks card, like it or not.
The ones to be sold in the US are niether battery nor diesel. They are gasoline and get 40mpg. Which means they are on the same technology that my Metro had years ago, but are still better than most of what's out there today--although the Yaris is a pretty darn good car (and would likely be my first choice if I was buying new today).
That being said, you can take a test drive on Sat or Sunday and get a free starbucks card, like it or not.
james - 08/03/07 19:47
Seriously Drew. I was reading about them and was excited. But then I found out that certain models don't meet our emissions standards because they run on diesel?
I think the model that is being test driven is entirely battery driven. Which is dandy, except it takes six hours to charge, maxes out at 80 MPH, and can only got 160 miles before needing a recharge. WTF?
I am so glad our car died in October and I got a Yaris. My tank is half empty and I have gone 200 miles before needing to refill its ten gallon tank.
Seriously Drew. I was reading about them and was excited. But then I found out that certain models don't meet our emissions standards because they run on diesel?
I think the model that is being test driven is entirely battery driven. Which is dandy, except it takes six hours to charge, maxes out at 80 MPH, and can only got 160 miles before needing a recharge. WTF?
I am so glad our car died in October and I got a Yaris. My tank is half empty and I have gone 200 miles before needing to refill its ten gallon tank.
drew - 08/03/07 17:08
Just found out that they don't have the good gas milage engines that others ones in other countries have. Why do people think that Americans prefer crap? Probably because we spend so much money on it!
Just found out that they don't have the good gas milage engines that others ones in other countries have. Why do people think that Americans prefer crap? Probably because we spend so much money on it!
tinypliny - 08/03/07 16:09
I think those might be just the cars I would be willing to take the driving test for. :) They SO remind me of home and everything happy!
I think those might be just the cars I would be willing to take the driving test for. :) They SO remind me of home and everything happy!
theecarey - 08/03/07 15:26
oh I really want to test drive one!
oh I really want to test drive one!
08/01/2007 13:39 #40342
Homeless storyCategory: homeless
Good reading.
An interesting story about homelessness
An interesting story about homelessness
ladycroft - 08/02/07 11:55
what organization are you affiliated with for your facilitator certification!? cool :)
what organization are you affiliated with for your facilitator certification!? cool :)
metalpeter - 08/01/07 18:39
That is an interesting story. I did not read the article that it had a link to. But that being said I know it was a joke when George Carlin said it but it is so true. Whey do we call them homeless they are houseless Home is a state of being or mind. If you live in on the street and love it and wouldn't have it any other way then the street can be your home. The same thing happens to some people in Jail or prison. Yeah you aren't free but some people get outside and can't function so they commit a crime to go back. I knew someone who joked around about when he went back to jail it was like a family reunion (I think he only meant in the begining). In any event I never thought of people who have jobs but who don't have enough money for rent and food.
That is an interesting story. I did not read the article that it had a link to. But that being said I know it was a joke when George Carlin said it but it is so true. Whey do we call them homeless they are houseless Home is a state of being or mind. If you live in on the street and love it and wouldn't have it any other way then the street can be your home. The same thing happens to some people in Jail or prison. Yeah you aren't free but some people get outside and can't function so they commit a crime to go back. I knew someone who joked around about when he went back to jail it was like a family reunion (I think he only meant in the begining). In any event I never thought of people who have jobs but who don't have enough money for rent and food.
hodown - 08/01/07 14:58
That's an interesting article. It reminds me of when I was doing an internship with the town supervisor Carl Calabrese. I had asked about homeless shelters in the town and village (Ken-ton). He told me there were no homless people in Ken-ton and that why there wasn't one. When I asked him about the homeless person I had seen sleeping on the steps of Kenmore Middle he told me that the man prob didnt live in kenmore and was just passing through.
That's an interesting article. It reminds me of when I was doing an internship with the town supervisor Carl Calabrese. I had asked about homeless shelters in the town and village (Ken-ton). He told me there were no homless people in Ken-ton and that why there wasn't one. When I asked him about the homeless person I had seen sleeping on the steps of Kenmore Middle he told me that the man prob didnt live in kenmore and was just passing through.
cats have similar inclinations when they feel the need to throw up obscene amounts of hair.
I don't know how they know, but they do. There is some great compelling force in the primal mind of the dog that tells them, when you got to go and you are inside, find the carpet. Not the easy to clean lanolium kitchen floor, not the stain resistant concrete basement, not the tiled bathroom. Nope. Bullseye is right on the rug.