Rocco Week 20
It's been 10 weeks since his last photo shoot, look how big he is! Rocco and I are off to visit the family in DC and Virginia over the weekend. I'm thankful for another year of my health, life and liberty in our country. I'm thankful that the voters of Hoboken came out and voted in real change into City Hall. I'm thankful for my new best friend, Rocco, and everyone who made it possible. I'm thankful for all the members of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies club, to Paul at Mulligan's and the bartenders Tina, Will, Tommy, Jimmy, Gary and Craig. Last but not least i'm thankful for my family and everything they do for me. Have a happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Tipping & The Holiday $pirit
One of the things I have learned from my parents is tipping. I don't think i'm a lavish tipper, but I do take care of good service and make sure I take care of those who take care of me. I wrote up before my guide on tipping in a bar, and that mostly holds true today. This was an article I read called "Be a Generous Holiday Tipper, Without Overspending" and figured it was worth reprinting: By CANDICE CHOI New York (AP) -- This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them. Determining what to give during the holidays, if anyt

My Baby Boy Rocco!
Ok, i'm kidding with that headline. I won't be one of those gushing types who thinks their dog is a baby with fur. You know who they are. They dress up their dogs in pink colors and talk to them in a "coo-coo" squeaky voice and blow them kisses like their dog is a two year old. But, that doesn't take away that Rocco was the best decision I have made in a long time. I'm bad with change. I like to think things through, weigh the decisions, worry a bit about how things MAY change drastically, and then usually shelve my idea and go back thinking about it later.

2009 Phillies Post Season Thoughts
First off, hats off to the Yankees and their fans. It was a fun series and the better team won. With that said, this is what I think of the Phillies: Good team, with a good core which just needs a few minor tweaks to contend for the next three years. 1. I would sign Cliff Lee to a contract extension. He is playing for the Phillies through 2010, but I would look to extend that to 2012. 2. I would look to sign Brett Meyers, who wi

Congratulations Dawn Zimmer!
I am very excited to see change come to Hoboken. After Cammarano gave our city a black eye, I was very pleased to see over 5,000 Hobokenites voted for Dawn Zimmer in today's election. I have been close to the election campaigners and Dawn during this whole race, and i'm really happy to see her win. Dawn is the first female mayor in the history of Hoboken, and someone that I hope will bring new, fresh change to City Hall. Congratulations to all her supporters, workers and family on this historic day!