the world of gretchen cello

I don’t have a flash webpage with really ace graphics (in case you haven’t noticed). I do have an odd ability to draw manga but only when I have something in front of me to draw from (weak, you’re right…) Continue reading…

I just want to say that I think the whole court issue happening in New York City right now with giving what’s his name a trial in Manhattan is ridiculous. Continue reading…

From time to time I dabble in stand up comedy. I started this back in 2000 studying beneath the most hilarious DF Sweedler who continues to teach the comedy class at Comic Strip Live in Manhattan. If you’re thinking about a course… take that one. Continue reading…

I’m a vegetarian. If I had big enough balls I’d go vegan… maybe one day. I don’t lecture people on their personal choices because people don’t lecture me on mine. But for the record… now might be the perfect time for you to consider the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle… (tee hee…)

It’s very important that I have some type of animal friends near at all times. Continue reading…

As a Yank I’m pretty much a mutt when it comes to background. My Great Grandfather came through Ellis Island so I grew up with a decent bit of Italian influence. Continue reading…

Last week Veteran’s Day was observed in the US and Remembrance Day in AUS. Regardless of how anyone personally views war (I’m pro-peace people), I believe love and respect should be sent out to anyone from ANY country all the time. I guess I don’t see these particular days as days of grieving who was lost… I actually grieve the fact that war never seems to stop. Continue reading…

Only in New York City will you make a friend wearing newspapers that will buy you a nipper of Jack and tell you about the grand scheme of rocking a coat of New York Posts for cash, or shrimp scampi in some incidents. It’s kind of a long story…

After we hung out and I promised he’d get a blog feature… I frolicked off to play and he went home to wash his face, and go to the gym.

Have I mentioned I heart New York? Continue reading…

I have an ‘all or nothing’ personality. I suppose this is reflected in my ‘NYC or Bust’ outlook. Continue reading…

I’m in the middle of so much at the moment… my head can’t switch out of the ZONE!! Here are a few photos from Australia for today’s entry… a bit weak, I realize… but we all have those days… Continue reading…

What is up with Yanks and UGG? All my Australian people… see that LINE?? Of all the things in Australia for people to tap into… seriously.
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