July 9, 2009
As it turned out, Marc Maron’s free show last night was cancelled due to a water main breaking at the Green Room over at Bleecker St. This of course turned out to be a small blessing because I was/am so tired and needed to get some much needed sleep. Of course I didn’t take full advantage of this.
I ended up going to my mom’s house for some free and tasty grub and to give my farewell’s to my cousin who is heading back to Colombia today.
It was a nice and pleasant but subsequently, I still got back home much later than I hoped for. I ended up getting more sleep than I have the previous nights so that was nice. Also I found out this morning that Time Warner’s Local News Channel, NY1 posted their videoof the Lincoln Center function on their website and yours truly appeared for a few seconds. Claudia is still freaking out because she hates any degree of attention but what are you going to do.
Hey what do you know, three blog entries in three days. This rare bought of prolific writing has to be attributed to me not making any podcasts in some time. I definitely have to do an audio recording soon. Stay tuned.
Leave a Comment » | 
blogging | Tagged: Colombia, Lincoln Center, Marc Maron, NY1, Scorching The Earth, The Green Room | 
Permalink
Posted by juliofromny
July 8, 2009
Sometime yesterday, I found out about a little night function over at Lincoln Center called “Midsummer Night’s Swing”. The style of dance they were going to showcase and teach for the night was the Lindy Hop. Being the thoughtful husband that I am and knowing my wife’s passion for dance, I made reservations and we proceeded to go that very night. Little did I know what havoc I would create with this action. As I’ve heard before, no good deed goes unpunished.
Due to some unforseen car accidents and traffic Claudia ended up a little late and we proceeded to the dance lessons a bit behind. Having two left feet this made it impossible for me to learn more than something resembling the basic 2 steps of the Lindy Hop. After an hour or so of this, I was much tired (being sleep-deprived and all), and we decided to depart to get some dinner. As were were leaving, I remembered also catching a little “tweet” about Jesse Joyce performing at the Gotham Comedy Club and decided to go there for some mirth and to end the night on a high note (I’m very self-conscious about having 2-left feet on the dance floor). The comedy was great and I completely forgot all my embarrassment at Lincoln Center. Of course that was to later change.
On our way home Claudia looked through all the reading material we gathered from Lincoln Center and realized that there were several more dance functions this month in latin and swing dances and of course she wants to try out at least six more. What is a loving, thoughtful, yet very neurotic (when it comes to dance), husband to do?
I reluctantly conceded that we’ll peruse the events together and see if we can fit it in our limited schedule. I was able to opt out of any functions this coming weekend because we have some family obligations already and I’m so very tired. It’s funny because I thought we had this time thing, or lack thereof, under control and then this week just came with a sonic boom. I’m already getting myself ready and geared up to see Marc Maron’s “Scorching the Earth” again tonight. I know after tonight I’ll just be a walking zombie the rest of the week. But you know what? It’s still worth it. Damn it all, it’s still worth it. I’ll just have to hibernate on Sunday.
Leave a Comment » | 
blogging, comedy | Tagged: Dan Naturman, Dean Edwards, Gotham Comedy Club, Jazz, Jesse Joyce, Jessica Kirson, Lance Rizzo, Lincoln Center, Lindy Hop, Marc Maron, Midsummer Night's Swing, Scorching The Earth, Swing, William Stephenson | 
Permalink
Posted by juliofromny
May 8, 2009
So like most human beings, I too have emotions and emotions being what they are, I have my ups and downs. Just a few weeks ago I was feeling elated about everything and without a care in the world and just as recent as two days ago I was in self-deprecation mode in a major way and didn’t see the point to doing anything creative. With all of this, I had been watching a series on the History Channel called “Life After People” which basically shows how nothing man made will stand the test of time and eventually we will all be forgotten. This was quite a humbling and liberating message to absorb. Humbling because I’ve realized that all fame and recognition can and will easily be forgotten. It was liberating because, once again, my own message of self-worth is the only value I should care about has been emphasized to my consciousness and the imagined pressures of what others may or may not think about me have once again dissolved.
It really is quite silly how we sometimes strive and crave validation from others. It must be the social nature of our genetic construct as that is what has kept us surviving and evolving all these years. Emotionally we do want to feel valued by others because it gives our lives purpose and meaning. Especially, once you’ve shredded religion and authority from playing a significant role in your life. In that instance what other value is there other than being validated by your peers? Coming to grips with mortality and the fact that in the end, even the great civilizations of modern man will eventually be forgotten makes me breathe a sigh of relief. Why should I care about what others think if in the end we all will be gone and forgotten anyway. Instead I should focus on my own pursuits and just enjoy every day as best as I can. If only there was a way to always remember this and never let this realization go away? Well I am human after all.
1 Comment | 
blogging, society | Tagged: History Channel, Life After People | 
Permalink
Posted by juliofromny
April 13, 2009
Leave a Comment » | podcast | Tagged: Keith McNally, Ham Radio, Dirty Dancing, Defending Your Life, Casablanca, Gone With The Wind, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Runaway Bride, Chocolat, The Story Of Us, Good Will Hunting, Pretty Woman, Intolerable Cruelty, Coming To America, A Walk In The Clouds, West Side Story, Notting Hill, Love Actually, You've Got Mail, As Good As It Gets, Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day | Permalink
Posted by juliofromny
April 11, 2009
Click on this link to go straight to the audio file
Show Notes for Episode 34: An Episode A La Ham Radio Pt. 4 – 2000 to the Present
-Taking a stroll down memory lane and discussing how my music selection has grown over the years
-2000 to the Present
-Wrap Up
Track List:
-Summertime by Brother Love
-You Don’t Know My Name by Alicia Keys
-La Camisa Negra by Juanes
-Between The Sheets by The Isley Brothers
-Joints & Jams by The Black Eyed Peas
-I Can’t Turn You Loose by Otis Redding
-Bonita by Cabas
-Sugar Man by Rodriguez
-You Make Me Feel Brand New by The Stylistics
-Die Alone by Ingrid Michaelson
-Pressure Point by The Zutons
-The Music by David Usher
-Somebody Told Me by The Killers
-Young Folks by Peter Bjorn and John
-Energy by Urban Snake
-The City by Rideout and Terry Cole
-Heaven’s A Lie by Lacuna Coil
Contact Info:
Email: Click Here
Click link to contact me
Support The Show:
You Can Vote Here:
Leave a Comment » | podcast | Tagged: Ham Radio, Keith McNally | Permalink
Posted by juliofromny
“The Waltz”
Buy at 
Buy at 
Buy at 
Buy at 
Buy at 
