Ronald Reagan and James Dean: Rare 1954 footage
Posted on August 13, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Movies
The icon of modern American conservatism fighting off an attack-at-gunpoint by the quintessential modern American rebel in a rare live footage.
Building Raised Planting Beds
Posted on July 20, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Home & Garden
Sometimes starting a garden project is the hardest part because we aren’t always sure exactly what we’re doing. Following the leads of others might be just the thing to get you motivated. Phil Glatz went down the raised planting bed path and left his bread crumbs for us to follow.
Irvington Mom’s Web Site Goes Viral
Posted on May 18, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Culture
The site became cathartic, like part of a 12 step program for parents. Hi, my name is Eric and it’s been 20 days since my toddler picked the keys off my wife’s brand new Macbook pro.
The Exposed Aqueduct Bridge
Posted on May 1, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Irvington
The extreme exposure to a deadly fall from walkers, bikers, children, and pets who use the aqueduct trail above apparently led to complaints. And then came the plastic fencIng, which serves more as warning tape than an actual device to prevent a stumbling walker.
90′s Nostalgia – it’s da bomb!
Posted on April 30, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Culture
In Greek, nostalgia literally means ‘the pain from an old wound’. It’s a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. It takes us to a place where we ache to go again…It lets us travel the way a child travels. Round and round. And back home again. To a place where we know we were loved.
David Mamet and the battle for Broadway
Posted on April 30, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Theater
SharePlaywright David Mamet explains why Broadway is like Disneyland David Mamet has a new book and the UK Gardian has published a couple of provocative exerps. No adult Londoner would go to see the crown jewels, and no adult New Yorker went to see Mamma Mia! for to do so would have been considered culturally [...]
Irvington Police Officer Severely Injured by Teen Car Thief
Posted on April 22, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Irvington, News
At approximately 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 the Irvington Police Department was informed that the Elmsford Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle that was heading west on Rt. 119.
The Hippest Kitten – it’s cool to uncool the cool in a cute way
Posted on April 12, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Culture
I like the color of these walls. They remind me of a Wes Anderson Film
Fresh Direct Goes to River Towns
Posted on April 6, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Irvington, News
Fresh Direct will deliver groceries right to your door. In Westchester, Fresh Direct will now ship to Ardsley, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Harrison, Hartsdale, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham, Port Chester, Purchase, Rye, Scarsdale, Tuckahoe, West Harrison, White Plains and Yonkers.
Bringing the Sexy Back to Earth Day
Posted on March 28, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Sexuality
ShareEarth Day doesn’t have to symbolize a crunchy pessimistic, guilty portrayal of humans. It doesn’t have to be only for the children either. Here are three fun activities to bring the sexy back to Earth Day. Candle Lit Bath — On the days leading up to Earth Day, reduce your carbon footprint while bathing in [...]
