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Kushner’s “The Guide”

Nathan — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:45:52 +0000

For those who do not know me, I will start with a little background. I am not generally a theater person. I tend to like serious plays when I do go. To actively go, something has to catch my attention. I do know who Kushner, Mamet and Stoppard are. However, I deem knowing who these [...]

The Curse of Northern California

Nathan — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:31:43 +0000

It has been a funny last couple weeks, since another New Year’s Eve turned out to be a bust – I swear, I do not have good luck when it comes to NYE. I have been thinking about California in my life and it really isn’t good. The state seems to be fought with land [...]

San Francisco Family Vacation

Nathan — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:22:11 +0000

Mammoth Tusk Polar BearCalifornia FuchsiasUnion Square XMas TreeView from the top of Lombard switchbacksThe RockBroken UnicornPalm Tree and Christmas Tree in Union SquareMom at Fairmont XMas TreeFerry BuildingI think she dropped something!Dad and Katie Ride the Cable CarMom and Katie with GGBGuard Tower at AlcatrazFresh California VegetablesFamily and GGBFamily in Armstong WoodsMom and Katie at Castello Di AmorosaKatie and Dad hang out at Castello Di AmorosaRedwood HazeClams at the California Academy of SciencesLillyCable CarWater Tower at AlcatrazAgave Forest

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Holiday Reflections

Nathan — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:17:27 +0000

I warn you, this is a ramble or sorts, and It definitely might make you wonder what I am up to on a Saturday afternoon, but my intent is to be though provoking. I observe Shabbat as much as I can, and a day of no technology and thinking, well makes a guy think!

I [...]

FAN……….tastic

Ellie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:14:01 +0000

Hi Dad,

Sorry I have not written but I have been busy with the girls catching up on the family gossip. Days just fly by….. G_Mom bought me my own box fan. She says anybody that has to wear a coat like mine in this heat and humidity deserves their own fan. Slobbie is really [...]

Who Knew?

Ellie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:13:37 +0000

Apparently Dad, pinecones are not for chewing. You never told me, although I should have surmised that if Slobbie and Cart did not take the pinecones off the table they must not be for us to use/chew. G-Mom caught me red pawed. Slobbie and Cart were in the bedroom with her and I was just [...]

Busted…Doggie Porn?

Ellie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:24:30 +0000

Dad, I am in big trouble and have had my computer privileges removed for an unspecified amount of time. G-Mom caught me surfing the net and I was looking at a web site called whitehouse.com for doggies. Honest Dad, I thought I was reading about the White house, you know where the President and his [...]

Dunkin Doughnuts

Ellie — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:03:57 +0000

Hi Dad, Sorry for not writing sooner but it has been a busy week, family issues and life. Anyway G-Mom says you got my photos after my SPA day Saturday. Wow, personal maintenance was never so much fun. I think G-Mom scared them so they gave me lots of extra attention. The old scam works [...]

Where The Wild Things Are

Nathan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:34:09 +0000

Josh sent me the link to the trailer for the upcoming film of Maurice Sendak’s amazing book. As I sat and watched the trailer, noticing James Gandolfini’s voice, tears were rolling down my cheek. I started to think about why and few things came to my mind, but for some reason the ending clip [...]

Ugh, Get Your Love Off Of Me!

Nathan — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:24:13 +0000

I was recently quoted as saying this to a friend when talking about a relationship of his, “Ugh, Get Your Love Off Of Me!” It sums up how I generally feel right now about relationships, marriage, and any kind of other long term “forever” hallucination people operate under.

Not being completely ready to join the [...]

More Classic Family Photos

Nathan — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:57:19 +0000

7109|250 Top row: Katie Hoffman, David Zakim, Ida Becker Lower row: Bluma Goodman, Morris Zakim

These are 5 of the 6 Zakim siblings. Katie is my paternal great grandmother through my grandmother. 7098|250 Katie Hoffman & Ida Becker 7112|250 Mara Tableman, Kent Tableman, Kara Tableman 7095|150 Kent Tableman (Dad)

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Old Photos

Nathan — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:05:03 +0000

I am estimating my father is about 26 in these photos.

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Nathan — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:32:36 +0000

Our deepest fears are like dragons guarding our deepest treasure – Rainier Maria Rilke

It seems strange to write a page like this on my blog as this whole entire thing is about my travels both physical and existential through life. I suppose I can try to give a brief overview of who [...]

Spain (incomplete move from old site)

Nathan — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 03:51:19 +0000

The Trip started Tuesday night with a trip to JFK. Nothing eventful happened at all. We boarded the flight and made our way to Spain via Iberia.

Wednesday 8th of September

The jet from JFK arrives late to Madrid Barajas and we miss the connection to Barcelona and we fear that we might miss our [...]

A Ramble On Prague

Nathan — Fri, 07 May 2004 04:47:07 +0000

I was sitting at lunch, I have now refused to not take at least 15 min to walk across the street, eat my tuna fish, say hi to the coffee guy, have my doppio con panna, and sit for a min to decompress from the stress here.

As I have said before, I do make [...]

A Return to Prague

Nathan — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 04:43:23 +0000

The trip was originally going to be Anthony, Roy, Dan and me, but circumstances dictated that only Dan and I would be able to go. The day of departure came and we had arranged to meet at 11 Madison Park for lunch, hop in the car to JFK, and be off for a great weekend [...]

Locarno International Film Festival 2003

Nathan — Sun, 10 Aug 2003 16:32:26 +0000

This trip has 2 parts – to hang out in Zurich and see my family members there and be at the ETH and then to go to the opening of the Locarno International File Festival in Locarno, Switzerland in the Kanton if Tessin.The few days I spent at the start of the week in Zurich [...]