Author Archive: MrBlueSkies
Supertramp Had Kippers for Breakfast
Back in 1979, Supertramp sang about having kippers for breakfast on theirBreakfast in America album and here I am some 32 years later eating them for lunch. When that album came out, I had no idea what kippers were. There was no Google for me to search on. I naturally assumed it was a British …
9/11 Ten Years Later. Where Were You?
It’s been ten years since September 11, 2001. Today one of my coworkers, Ginny, who was flying in the air with me that fateful day, sent me a text: “We will always be bonded by the events of 9/11. Stay safe my friend.” And as I watched the tribute on TV, I started to tear …
Sushi and Sashimi at Matsuya in Mt. Laurel
Beautiful kitsho roll consisting yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado, and asparagus inside with salmon, massago, tuna, and white tuna on top with spicy and misso sauces. $12.95. We’ve added some sashimi to complete the meal. A lovely presentation. Extremely fresh and tasty, this is sushi and sashimi perfectly prepared. Yummo. I now indulge.
Diets and the Workplace
Somebody brought in bags of goodies this morning add deposited them on a work table in the marketing department. I guess they felt we need to get all sugared up before we could be really creative. How thoughtful! Seriously though, I’ve been doing well at maintaining 185 lbs but I’d really love to get it …
A Breakfast Lunch at the Mugshot Diner in Mt. Holly
Perfectly cooked eggs over easy with crispy home fries hit the right note for a breakfast-y lunch. And all for under $4. This place is a gem.
Anniversary Dinner at Cuba Libre in Philadelphia
It’s been two months since I met a very special guy. He’s a kind of private person so I wont go into any great details. Suffice to say, it’s blossoming into a wonderful and very promising relationship. We met on Friday, May 13 at a prearranged “date” arranged our mutual friend, Toni Thompson. Yes, we …
Pasteles in Hammonton
Absolutely wonderful pasteles at the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel carnival in Hammonton, NJ. Doing it up right with my friend, Karla, from work.
Crispy Tofu and Vermicelli at The Vietnam Restaurant In Philadelphia
Yummy lunch at the Vietnam Restaurant on 11th Street in Philadelphia. Only $9.95. Food here is always fresh and delicious. Nice big menu too.
Pay Phones…Almost Extinct
Pay phones have almost gone the way of the dinosaur but not at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. In case you’re curious, it’s 50 cents to make a call.
Barefoot in the Park Sparkles with Stage Left
Yesterday night I decided to venture over to the Woodbury Sketch Club Players to see Stage Left Productions’ version of Barefoot in the Park. Stage Left has partnered with the SCP and this is Stage Left’s first production of the partnership. Since some of the members where in Jesus Christ Superstar, I thought it would …
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