Newtown Creek Nature Walk

The Newtown Creek Nature Walk is a head-scratcher. It is actually much nicer than I expected. Too bad it kinda smells like poo...

This Chick Rips

Between Yellow Lines from Max Esposito on Vimeo.

Brighter Favelas

Dutch artists Haas&Hahn are adding a little flare to the Santa Marta community in Rio - check out the project's Facebook page here

Moma Action

Made it to the Moma just in the nick of time to check out Mike and Doug Starn's bamboo installation. Solid way to spend a weekend afternoon indeed.

Spaceship Scavengers

Jonas Bendiksen

Found here

Dram

Three-Peat

Freshfield Icefield: A Skier's Journey Ep3 from Jordan Manley Photography on Vimeo.

The last of Jordan Manly's Episodes is as good as the rest. Now all I can do is wait in agony for the snow to fly...

Part Deux

La Grave: A Skier's Journey Ep2 from Jordan Manley Photography on Vimeo.

Gorgeous shots, interesting narrative and some sequences that brought on a bit of the ole knee-knock. In short, a complete package.

Bring on #3!

Kashmir: A Skier's Journey

Kashmir - A Skier's Journey: Ep1 from Jordan Manley Photography on Vimeo.

I absolutely love this.

Its very refreshing to see more and more ski films coming out that go beyond the 15 second clips of 14 year olds throwing back flips off of tabletops. Not that I don't find the clips of the young ones impressive - they're constantly pushing the boundaries of the sport and causing it to progress by leaps and bounds.

However, I love it when I come across a piece of work that takes a step back from the sport and allows the viewer to get a sense of the particular place and culture that the athletes happen to find themselves in. I'll probably never make it to Kashmir myself but it's great to see there are others out there willing and able to do the exploring so that the rest of us can watch and dream....

Jordan Manly I anxiously await Episode #2!

San Fran Sidewalk

This Just Keeps Getting Better

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS from Astray Films on Vimeo.

See more of Mickey Smith here

Tacos By The Beach

It blows my mind that I have yet to check out Rockaway Taco!

More sweet pics at The Selby

Found here if you feel like practicing your Spanish

So Dang Cool

Can't Imagine How Long This Must Have Taken

Is it Time for a Switch?

Is it worth the effort to start fresh after 20+ years riding alpine? Poses a strong case for sure....One mystery remains - what in the world am I still doing on the East Coast!?!?

Found here

Months Old and I'm Still Coming Back

FOALS // SPANISH SAHARA from dave ma on Vimeo.

On my list...

A most excellent abode.

Found at this regular read.

Instant Mood Lifter

Also as a popsicle lover Popbar has been officially added to my NYC to do list...

I've seen some bad days...

However, it's nice to be reminded from time to time that the grass ain't always greener...

Summer Decides To Show Up Early

This weekend's hot weather was quite a shock to the system. Since my apartment was stifling, the obvious decision was to stay out in the blazing sun all day and beat the heat by sparking up some coals. Since I had never grilled ribs before and generally suffer from an irrational fear of failure, I turned to a trusted source and found a recipe and some tips here.

The process was a bit hot and smokey but well worth it. The ribs were falling off the bone and had a sneaky spiciness to them that received thumbs up all around. Only regret was not having room for another rack on the grill....

Everyone deserves a second chance...No?