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Frank.7 Reviews
From the eyes of a helpless friend.
Sooo... yup. Oh and Lindsey is on tour again! Which means its Gerard's turn to raise Bandit on his own! HA! Hope he has fun with that... :3
Part One: Frank
All I ever heard was the gist of what had happened, a painfully read account that came from Mikey Way's twitching lips. They wouldn't even let me see the photos. Only Mikey got to see those. When I had asked, he felt it was better that it should stay this way. And of course I couldn't ask the only person who was actually there -- because he can't talk.
What I do know is horrifying enough, but I also know it isn't the whole story.
Gerard had come home from recording with myself and Ray. Mikey hadn't been there that day, he was out blowing all his cash on something stupid like usual. Adam, his boyfriend of about six months had been there. Adam was a rebound relationship. Gerard denied that, but we all knew it.
Lindsey had left him a year before. It had crushed him, mostly because it seemed pointless. The only reason she had given was that she felt as though they were growing apart. Gerard ran back to New Jersey and into the muscular arms of strange men less than a month later. But he claimed he had found real love with Adam. I personally never really believed that, but I spent enough time with them to see that Adam treated Gerard very sweetly, and so even I, with great hesitation, accepted him to be worthy of Gerard's affections.
All this considered, what happened on this terrible Wednesday night was a shock to everyone. Indeed, he had come home from recording. And what occurred after is shrouded in confusion and mystery. The only things that were known for sure was that a drunk Adam had beaten Gerard enough to break half of his ribs, leave a very deep laceration in his skull, knock four of his teeth out, and finally, pinned him against a wall and strangled him hard enough to paralyze his vocal chords --- taking his voice along with them.
Those injuries were what was listed in the official reports. The ones that I, or Ray, or anyone else who wasn't immediate family was allowed to see.
I suspect -- no, I know there is more than that from the few interactions I've had with Gerard since the incident, but Mikey is very determined to protect Gerard's privacy. Perhaps in doing so, he feels like he's protecting Gerard himself -- something I know he's been feeling extremely incapable of as of lately. I guess I can't say that I blame him.
I feel the same helplessness now, as I sit across from him on this dinky table at Starbucks. He was discharged from the hospital a little less than a month ago, but this is maybe only the third time I've been able to be alone with him. So far, I may as well have went out alone.
I know it's not his fault, of course. He's trying. I can feel him say exactly that every time he looks up at me over the coffee he's barely sipping, his expression pleading his apologies. So I try to smile at him encouragingly.
"It's okay, Gerard." I tell him, "No pressure. I knew what this would be like when I invited you out."
A few minutes later, I feel something hard graze my hand. Gerard has pushed his little notepad towards me. I pick it up and read a messy scrawl in black ink:
'Thank you, Frank.'
I give him another smile and the silence resumes again.
For now, Gerard lives with Mikey and Alicia. He owned the apartment that he and Adam stayed in, and I don't think there's technically anything stopping him from going back. I think he just doesn't want to. No one has bothered to suggest it to him.
Aside from sometimes driving him to therapy, Ray and Mikey spend their days taking Gerard to his favorite places. Comic book stores that are six hours away, donut shops that are in different states entirely. They try to make him forget.
I don't bother, because I already know he never will. I think he appreciates me a little more for it.
In the weeks to follow, I do try to see him as much as possible. Sit with him for hours while he soundlessly cries. Watch all the old horror movies that we've abandoned since we had families. Stay up with him when he knows it will be another sleepless night, instead of trying to force him to sleep like Mikey does.
I just want him to know that he won't have to go through this alone. Because every time I look at him, I know that that is exactly how he feels. But Gerard never did well alone. He was terrified of being alone. The irony is that this wouldn't have happened if he would have just let himself been single for a little while longer. He wouldn't have been alone even then. He would have had us. He would have had me.
I guess Gerard just had a different opinion of what being alone really was. On one hand, I hope he's learned his lesson. On the other, I'm scared that he's traumatized from reaching out ever again. I know no matter what, he won't ever be the same.
I look into his eyes and I see nothing but a hazel colored storm of fear and scorn. A wounded animal on the verge of going feral.
I think it might not even be the beating he endured that renders him so, but the handicap he has gained. Gerard has always used his voice for everything, from a way to express himself to a way to escape. Without it, he is lost.
And I think he must need it now more than ever.
When Ray confronts him about pressing charges against Adam, Gerard shakes his head tiredly. With everything going on, I feel certain that he simply does not want to deal with the pain of possibly having to see Adam again. Mikey and Ray try to work out a way to take him to court without Gerard's consent or involvement.
I promise to myself that I will get to Adam before the police ever do, but my concern for Gerard is stronger than my hatred for him. So first, I do everything I can to make sure he's okay.
The very expensive therapy seems to go nowhere, and Gerard barely uses his notepad. I am certain that he has much more to say than he has been writing, but I'm not sure if he's just lazy or if it's more than that. The doctors are beginning to wonder if his muteness is more psychological than physical. Only time will tell, they shrug.
Two months in, and we've all been gathering together more than we're used to. If the incident has done one thing, it's forced our group of families almost closer than we're comfortable with.
One night at dinner, an inevitable topic is raised.
"I called Mark today." Ray says before shoveling a forkful of mashed potatoes into his mouth, "All further plans for the band are officially cancelled."
We decided to cancel instead of postpone, so Gerard does not feel any pressure on the length of his recovery. I for one, know that this will not lessen the pressure Gerard feels at all. But Mikey disagrees. And if we've had one thing hammered into us for this entire episode, it's "Mikey knows best".
We start discussing what we're going to be doing with our lives for the next year instead of My Chemical Romance. We have almost wandered into different topics entirely before Gerard holds up his notepad. Since Alicia is closest, she grabs the pad and reads it aloud to the rest of us.
"Can still do shows with replacement singer."
An uncomfortable silence settles around the table. It is not uncomfortable because we agree to this, but only because no one can deny that it hasn't crossed our minds at least once. Everyone had been excited for the new album and tour, and no one was happy about having to give up the project. Yet we all knew we were kidding ourselves if we even began to think that it would be the same without Gerard.
"Never." Mikey is the first to say, and agreement resounds throughout the dining room. We do our best to make it clear that replacing Gerard is out of the question, even to ourselves.
Gerard says no more and returns to his place, wincing as he swallows anything solid.
There is so much focus on restoring Gerard's voice that I worry that the healing of the rest of his physical wounds are under threat of neglect. Of course we combine our funds to afford him the best medical care possible, but I see so little progress in the reduction of his grimaces and gritting teeth.
Slowly, Mikey allows me to see Gerard more frequently. It annoys me that I have to seek his permission for anything, but I don't argue because I feel sorry for him just as well. Ignore them though I may, I can't pretend I don't see the bags under his eyes or notice the weight he's been losing.
As I lie with Gerard in his bedroom, his head resting on my chest, I try my best to observe what skin the position has to offer me. I want to lower top of his jeans and see below the hipbones, see the content of those photos that were never revealed to me. I want to examine the source of the limp that I sometimes glimpse, although I'm not sure that I imagine. I think Gerard notices, and I feel him curl up a bit more. He blocks everything but the top of his hair from my sight.
Slightly, I feel hurt that he shies away from me. I had thought we were closer than that. I, after all, have shown him all my scars. Still, I respect him too much to push him, and so I simply bury my lips in his hair. My nostrils take in the minty smell of his shampoo. I close my arms around him tightly, and try to feel relieved that he at least allows me to do this after what he's been through. He trusts me enough, at least, to know I would never hurt him.
Stroking his slender arms with my fingers, I mutter to him spontaneously. I speak words we have not exchanged for many years, and that I have doubted we would ever speak to each other again -- because until recently, I no longer thought them to be true.
I tell him I love him.
This gets him to look up at me, his mouth slightly agape in an expression of surprise. It seems like now, more than any other time since that monster had broken his voice as well as his heart, Gerard is desperate to speak.
"Shh, don't. Don't strain yourself." I hush him immediately, trying to resume things like nothing had happened. But now Gerard seems restless, and I slightly regret what I had said. The last thing he needs is another cause for insomnia, and now I know he won't sleep tonight. But I had thought of Lindsey and of Adam, and I felt that they were words he needed to hear.
I leave after two more movies, and no other words are exchanged. I go to my car to drive home to my wife, who has already spent many nights alone in the past three months. I reach in my pocket to pull out my key. Instead, I feel a piece of paper stuffed inside. I remove it and I have to use my phone light to read it in the winter night's darkness.
'I love you too.'
I smile and turn to the apartment complex I had just left, looking up at the lit window that I know is his. I wave, knowing he is probably watching. And I know if he had his voice, he would be yelling out some humorous farewell to me. But tonight, there is no sound except the howling of the wind.
I wait for a minute longer -- for what, I don't know. And then I drive away, knowing I will be back the next day for another silent evening with a certain silent boy.
I think about all that's happened and I feel a sense of joy as I read Gerard's note once again. Yet when I crawl into bed with Jamia that night, who is lying wide awake, I realize that this silence is bound to break one day.
...and oh, how deafeningly loud the world will seem when it does.


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Hi, I'm Jaden, a professional recipe developer, food columnist and food photographer specializing in fast, fresh and easy recipes for the home cook. Most of my recipes are modern Asian! About meFast, fresh & easy recipes for the home cook.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Not only does this recipe feature maximum eye appeal for a fat steak, but the method of scoring a steak is one of the easiest ways to get big flavor in little time.
My girlfriend (and chef) Kelly comes over every Monday to test recipes for the blog – and she spied this method in a recent Food and Wine Magazine. Unfortunately, I don't subscribe to the magazine, so I can't point you to which specific issue (but if you know – tell me in the comments!)
Normally, I marinate flank steak for several hours or overnight, but when you're outta time, this is the way to go. Score the flank steak (you can also go with sirloin as well) criss-cross and make a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. Rub this aromatic concoction all over the steak, getting it deep into the crevices. Basically, I'm telling you to massage your steak.
With a sharp chef's knife, cut diagonal slices about 1/8″ deep and 1″ apart, all across the steak. Then go the opposite way. It will look like diamond pattern. You only need to do this on one side.
Make a mixture of chopped garlic, ginger, green onion, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Spread this all over the top of the steak. Rub it in good!!! No need to worry about the bottom of the steak.
Grill the steak herb-garlic mixture side up. Then flip and grill until cooked to your liking.
Let rest for a few minutes and to serve, slice the steak across the grain. If you're unfamiliar with how to slice across the grain of flank steak, I've got some photos to show you how in my Flank Steak on Goat Cheese Toast recipe.
Grilled Asian Flank Steak Recipe
Feel free to use any type of steak with this method (though your cooking time will depend on how thick your steak is) You can marinate the steak for up to overnight in the refrigerator if you wish, or just grill immediately if you don't have time.
Ingredients:2 pounds flank steak
1 tablespoon cooking oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and chopped
1 stalk green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1. Score the flank steak on one side in a criss-cross pattern, about 1" apart and 1/8" deep. Rub the steak on both sides with the cooking oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Rub this mixture all over the scored side of the steak. (This can be done day before and stored in refrigerator)
3. To grill - heat the grill over high heat. Once the grill is very hot, lay the steak, herb side up. Grill for 4-5 minutes. Lower heat to medium-high, flip the steak and grill for an additional 3-5 minutes or until desired level of doneness. Let cooked steak rest for a few minutes, then thinly slice across the grain to serve.
I love a good flank steak. But I am always concerned that scoring it will let too many juices seep out?
Looks wonderful. I adore Asian food but don't know how to cook it. This is a good start.
Uhh. Drool.
I can never wait long enough to let the steak rest – but luckily I'm good with the juices seeping out. Makes for tastier mashed potatoes! #bloodysteaklover
This looks absolutely delish! I love experimenting with flank steak and love the Asian flavors in this. Never thought to scour it, I will try that next time
I can't wait to do this! I've always been afraid to get the flank steak because it seems so hard to cook but you make it look doable!
looks delicious and a great way to make meat with little time.
Oh, how I love a perfectly grilled flank steak! Your recipe looks quick and delicious, Jaden!
This looks delicious!!!
I will try it at home. Great recipe – love steaks. Ragrds from Poland!
Made this last night and was delish! Thanks
There was a recipe similar to this in Cooking Light this summer called Vampire Steak (lots of garlic!). I didn't score it very deep but really rubbed the mixture into it and let it sit overnight. It was fantastic!
This is absolutely delicious-looking! What a great idea for the end of summer. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Jaden. Those Asian flavors on the flank steak just inspired me. Off to the market to get some ingredients
I often score my steak…definitely makes for a more tender, tastier dish whether using a dry rub or marinade.
Thank you! I made this last night and it was so tender and juicy. I have a relative from the midwest (real meat and potato country) who says that where she comes from, adding ketchup to meat is generally believed to make it, "too spicy." She told me that she over ate because it was the best thing she'd had in a very long time. Love, love, love this recipe. The photos are particularly helpful, too.
Great recipe! I can't wait to try it out this weekend. Thank you for sharing it with all your readers. I'll post back and tell you how it came out. Thanks again.
Thank you, I like the diamond pattern. This will help me the next time I grill my flank steak.
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
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And having perhaps the better claim,
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Though as for that, the passing there
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In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
I don't have enough poetry in my life. Probably many people don't. I used to enjoy poetry regularly and even write a piece every now and then. Long gone are those times…
I recently finally read this poem—and because I interpreted it differently at first, I decided to share it here on my blog. Of course, it is also because I like the poem and the message it is "hiding." Maybe you read it already, maybe you haven't, but based on what I heard, many people misinterpret it. In fact, it is supposed to be among the best-known, most-often-misunderstood poems on the planet.
At the first reading, one might think the poem says how the speaker took the less beaten path and that made all the difference.
Read it once again though and you may realize that is not the case—the speaker admits that both paths were perhaps equally untouched that morning; neither of the roads was less traveled by.
He then goes on to predict that in the future, he shall be saying that he has chosen the less beaten path—meaning that he might be stretching the facts or that he himself will later believe that he has chosen the one less traveled by. It deals with how that moment of decision will look (differently) from a future perspective.
In addition, all the speaker says about the consequences is that it has made all the difference. That can mean both positive and negative.
The Road Not Taken is a poem about choice. It tells one powerful truth about choices: We can always only know the consequences of the choice that we have made. We might sometimes wonder what would life be like, if we decided otherwise; we might play out different scenarios in our heads, but the fact is—we will never know.
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Senate, No. 1353) of Jarrett T. Barrios, Carl M.
Sciortino, Jr., Mark C. Montigny, Willie M. Allen and
other members of the General Court for legislation
relative to access to reproductive health centers. Public
Safety and Homeland Security.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Whereas preservation of public safety is a fundamental obligation of state government;
Whereas pedestrians have a right to travel peacefully on Massachusetts streets and sidewalks; and
Whereas clearly defined boundaries improve the ability of safety officials to protect the public;
Section 1. Section 120E1/2 of Chapter 266 is hereby amended by deleting subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(b) No person shall knowingly enter or remain on a public way or sidewalk adjacent to a reproductive health care facility within a radius of thirty-five feet of any portion of an entrance to, exit from, or driveway of a reproductive health care facility, or within the area within a rectangle created by extending the outside boundaries of any entrance to, exit from, or driveway of, a reproductive health care facility in straight lines to the point where such lines intersect the sideline of the street in front of such entrance, exit or driveway. This subsection shall not apply to the following:
persons entering or leaving such facility;
employees or agents of such facility acting within the scope of their employment;
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After getting the go-ahead from Kelly, Whitney and Roxy fly down to Miami to get everything ready for the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion show. Whitney quickly sizes up the competition (one of the other designers worked at Vogue!), but Roxy refuses...... Read Full Episode Summary »
Olivia comes through on a big interview for ELLE and Whitney and Roxy pull off their first fashion show without Kelly.
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After getting the go-ahead from Kelly, Whitney and Roxy fly down to Miami to get everything ready for the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion show. Whitney quickly sizes up the competition (one of the other designers worked at Vogue!), but Roxy refuses to feel intimidated. "You worked at Teen Vogue!" she points out, reassuringly. Although Whit warns this could be "competitive," Roxy encourages her friend to embrace the challenge. This is a chance to separate ourselves from Kelly, she tells Whitney. But are they ready to step out on their own?
Back in New York, Joe Zee gives Olivia one last opportunity to prove herself to the magazine. Her mission? Score an exclusive interview with Zac Posen at the premiere party of his new Target collection. Olivia promises to get the goods this time (after all, she and Zac are friends!) but not before Joe reminds her what's at stake: "You gotta deliver if you wanna keep your job," he warns. Otherwise, Louise Roe (Erin's impressive new find) is ready to "take your place."
Over in Miami, Whitney and Roxy (and the other Gen Art designers) gather at the Catalina Hotel for a model casting. After a quick meeting with the event producers, it's time to pick models for the Unveiled cocktail party the following night. Whitney chooses Erica, a pretty brunette, to represent her line, but then spies another designer trying to move in on her model! Whit and Roxy immediately jump into action, staking their claim on Erica -- and telling the designer, Romina, she'd better find someone else. Looks like these girls can take care of themselves!
Later that night, Olivia, Joe and Erin attend the Zac Posen Target Collection Party at the New Yorker Hotel. While Joe stresses about the interview, Olivia mingles with the crowd, posing for photographers and socializing with fellow guests. Fortunately, she knows how to mix business with pleasure. Before the end of the night, Olivia pulls Zac aside for a quick on-camera chat. Delighted, Joe showers Olivia with praise, telling her "this is why I hired you!"
Back in Florida, Whitney and Roxy head to Koko & Palenki, a chic Miami boutique that's sponsoring the Gen Art show. After a quick look around the store, Roxy and Whitney tell the staffers they think Whitney Eve would be a perfect fit! Impressed by what they hear, Pamela (the owner) and Shari (the stylist) agree to check out Whitney's clothes that night at the cocktail party. ("Nailed it!" Roxy whispers on her way out.)
Meanwhile at ELLE, Erin is watching a tape of Olivia's Zac Posen interview with ELLE's editor-in-chief, Robbie Myers, and editorial director Keith Pollock. Unlike Joe, Robbie's not exactly blown away by Olivia's on-camera presence, hinting it's all flash, no substance. (There are two kinds of people in business, she tells her staffers. "Work horses and show ponies.") Erin then shows Louise's interview tape from the Badgley Mischka show ("She's great," Keith admits) and asks whether Louise might have a future at ELLE.com. Robbie tells her it's ultimately up to Joe -- "I trust Joe," she says. "I stand behind him."
That night, Whitney and Roxy join the other designers at the Shore Club for the Unite Unveiled Party. Pamela and Shari are there, as promised, but another designer (Romina!) is competing for their attention. Once again, Whit takes charge, walking over to greet the ladies (and offering to put them in touch with her showroom). Watch out, Romina -- Whitney's not going down without a fight!
The next night, Whit and Roxy arrive backstage for the Gen Art Fresh Faces show -- and find everything in complete chaos. Missing models, clueless event planners ... what would Kelly do?? Fortunately, Roxy and Whit scramble to get everything ready -- and, somehow, the show goes off without a hitch. In the audience, K&J reps Pamela and Shari are very impressed -- by Whitney AND Romina's lines.
Back in New York, Louise Roe swings by Erin's desk at ELLE after a chat with EIC Robbie Myers. Erin's thrilled (but not surprised) to learn Louise and Robbie hit it off -- but her happy reverie is interrupted by Olivia, who cuts in to introduce herself. To Erin's surprise, the girls immediately get along -- Olivia turns on the charm, offering to show Louise around and even agreeing to meet her for lunch. (You know what they say -- keep your friends close ... and your competition closer!)
Over in Miami, Whitney watches the K&P staffers congratulate Romina -- and decides to march over and join the conversation. Pamela and Shari admit they liked both lines -- but, in the end, they decide to purchase some looks from Whitney Eve! Congratulations, girls! Kelly Cutrone couldn't have planned it better herself.
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Went to the market version on shoreditch high st.
Meat etc was decent but the portion size is woefully stingy, the "medium" burrito was more like a small.
I'd skip it and go to poncho no8 instead, way better.
Guys! Come back! I think this Freebird has turned a new feather. I rarely rate a place above the average, so I am instantly suspicious of myself, but I think this is worth a second look. Of course, we don't all have the same taste, but I would love to know what people think about it now.
Or maybe my above-average rating is from the fact that there really is nothing like a hot burrito after 10 hours on public and private transport in one terrible, terrible Tube strike day. I looked to Freebird as a source of much-needed nourishment and solace after seeing the dozen-person-long taxi rank line at Liverpool Street Station. Distracted by dejectedly reloading Hailo and AddLee for the umpteenth times to no avail (sorry no to £24 minimum and 3x surge pricing Uber), it was all I could do to say, "Please... chicken... burrito. Brown rice... pinto... yes... yes... no, thank you... yes, please."
And one contactless transaction later, I had myself a bit of edible comfort. My luck picked up a little over the course of being in the rather characterless little box that is Freebird, however--I wasn't sure why I got a 10% discount, but the burrito artista mumbled something about it and then it showed up on the card reader. Guesses include: Post-8pm discount? Tube strike discount? She thought it was my birthday?
Taste-wise, I was just so pleased that I got brown rice (and without the usual surcharge that comes with it) and a good handful of sweet, crunchy lettuce, which I always miss in authentic Mexican burritos. Contrary to what I'd expect from other reviews, the chicken was juicy, flavorsome, and plentiful. My only gripe is that, as with most Mexican food, it was a little salty for me after the first half.
Anyway, I'm going to go ahead and credit Freebird karma with the fact that I got a cab on the street a couple minutes after getting my burrito. And if that ain't worth four stars, I don't know what is.
Typical burrito place..not bad. They all taste like chipotle to me. I had not been to a freebird since Austin in 2007. I had the chicken and it was fine. I think it was more bland than what I remember. Most mexican food in London is not as saucy as the ones in the US.
It's a perfectly good choice for lunch, just don't expect to be blown away.
"Whatever this is, it's not Mexican." -- that's what I kept repeating to myself as I ate this.
When people at work asked me what I was eating, I had to say "food" and actually use air quotes when saying it because I couldn't give it the honor of actually calling it a burrito.
First of all, the chicken just tasted all wrong (and I got the regular "grilled chicken", and not one of those faux-southern things they were attempting here). I chose the chicken fajita burrito thinking it would be good, but it just didn't hit the spot for me. I had more "authentic" tasting Tex Mex fajita-food at El Padron. I just get the impression that this place was started by someone who had never had a burrito in North America, and they assume people over here aren't going to know what they're supposed to taste like.
It's not Mexican. It's not Tex Mex. It's just..... No bueno. Maybe I'd have better luck with one of the non fajita-style items on the menu (though I really doubt it).
By the way, the Liverpool street location is take away only, so don't come here thinking you can dine in. I'm not taking any stars off for that, but I feel like people need to know that in advance.
Another Monday, another new Mexican joint in London.
I really wanted to like this place (I feel guilty giving it only 2 stars) as it's pretty close to work and also they gave me a free burrito on opening day wooh, but alas I did not.
I just found ita a bit bland, and given the prices are competing with Chilangos and Chipotle, you'd hope the food would be as good :-(
What I do like are the different fillings you get here, brisket and barbacoa, though I feel everything else kinda lets it down. Nevermind.
Free burritos are a great way to get new fans! I have tried Freebird burritos at a market stall before and been a little underwhelmed. My expectations 2 days ago were therefore fairly low when standing in line for a free burrito to mark their new actual shop (as opposed to market stall).
The burrito was decent though, and the salsas were flavourful. What I don't understand though, is how staff always seem to be confused when you ask for a little more guac on a vegan burrito (no cheese and sour cream saves them money after all!)
Anyways, this is still no Chiptotle (me, obsessed much?!) but a fine substitute for when you're in a rush ;)
The tale of a London burrito: I had high expectations of having some authentic Freebirds here, but alas, as I ran out of the Liverpool station across the street to what I thought would be tastebud bliss. I was somewhat disappointed by Texan standards. By no means is this negative, it's allperspective! The food was good for local standards. I was expecting some beef fajitas and or some chicken fajitas. I found none of the above, but I did find some intersting beef and true guacamole. The girl behind the counter was amazing, she laughed with us and gave us some samples. We settled on some stewed beef, and the trimmings, of which there was nothing Texan/Mexican about this.. No spanish rice, no refired beans.. No chips n salsa.. Again I stress if you're from London, go check this place out, but if you are form the great state of Texas, be prepared for some London eats in burrito form. All in all it was filling, and was better than some of the other food I've had. Limited soda selection, but that was solved by the shop around the corner that had more beverages than HEB. Also this is take out only. Not a park or table in sight to sit and eat, but this is not the establishments fault. Summary: Go for lunch and head to your office place and have a tasty? London burrito.
A friend told me that there are no decent burrito places down this end of London, and seeing Freebird's name above the door made my heart leap for a second: their cart up in Goodge Street was reasonable, so surely this would be of similar quality, right?
I ordered the standard benchmark grilled chicken burrito (brown rice, black beans), added some smoky salsa and watched with hope as the girl executed a great wrapping technique firm but not over tight, and oriented the correct way so that you don't get all the meat up one end. It seemed odd that they didn't have any paper or plastic bags, so in a bin-depleted environment like The City you're snookered into walking around with a potentially messy food and no way of catching the bits. Odd.
As I turned to enjoy my ambulatory Mexican morsel I spied on their menu that they had 3 bbq style meats as well as the more standard fare: the lady was more than happy to give me a sample fork of the brisket, which was nice of her.
My conclusion is therefore that though Freebird have good will in abundance, sadly their burrito just isn't up to it. The brisket tasted like it was low-grade meat masqueraded in an overly sweet sauce. And, sadly, the grilled chicken tasted a lot like something I'd expect to be on top of a bowl of spaghetti. Not bad per se, but not really appropriate.
Bear in mind that I'm comparing this to the burritos I'm more used to the likes of Benito's Hat, Chipotle, Daddy Donkey, et al. They may actually not be objectively bad, but they're not what I'm looking for.
below average. dry meat, super stingy with the chilli sauce and in a massive hurry to push you along the conveyor belt (even though it wasn't busy). Much better places out there.
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Well, I don't know if it's because I sent a text message that she'd missed some spots, or if it's because she's dealing with some personal problems, but my housekeeper has up and disappeared.
After the first week of panic, and the second when the realization hit that I was going to have to locate a mop, the dust has settled (so to speak), and I found out something pretty shocking about myself.
I actually like to clean, and don't miss her much at all.
First of all, "housekeeper" is a strong term for what we have. It's really someone who comes in every other week to do the big stuff -- the floors, bathrooms, dusting, and deep cleaning. I mange the day-to-day pickup fine (most of the time), but it's the big stuff that seems to get neglected when life gets busy. And oh how I love coming home to a house that's all clean, all at once ... for a few minutes any way.
It's definitely a luxury, and one I've felt guilty about from time to time, as I certainly didn't grow up with one. But with two kids, a nearly full-time job, volunteer responsibilities, and at least a modest attempt to keep my sanity, we decided years ago that it was an expense we would work into our budget, even if it meant cutting elsewhere because it was worth it.
But now, that I've been doing the cleaning for a month or more myself, I'm starting to see some benefits ... beyond just the financial savings.
The fact is that I have always dreaded the day the cleaner comes as much I love it. I won't give out our house key, so someone has to be there to let them in and then lock up. If I go out for a run, I don't want to shower while they're there, or make lunch and get in their way, or have a play date at our house, or so many other things. There's also the whole scramble to get the house clean for the cleaners, which is just so many shades of ridiculous.
And frankly, I've been enjoying doing the cleaning myself. No, really. I like exploring the crevices and underside of my house. I like seeing the spots that haven't gotten the attention they deserve, and attacking them. I find a strong sense of accomplishment in making my faucets gleam.
There's a certain peacefulness in seeing dirt, and being able to wipe it away. Most of life's tasks aren't that simple. So I turn up my music, and I get to work. Of course, with kids underfoot, it's not all that Zen, but I find it hugely satisfying to empty my vacuum canister and see all the dirt I've collected even if they're screaming in the background.
So we'll see. A friend just gave me the number of her housekeeper, and I'm sure I'll follow up eventually. Probably the next time when life gets hectic, and my faucets are spotty, and the floor hasn't been mopped, and I realize why I hired one in the first place -- lack of time.
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I have had many housekeepers, and none of them clean to suit me, lol. I used to love cleaning but age and arthritis prevent me from doing a lot of things now. Especially floors, so I guess I need to find someone to do them. (sigh)
I do not have one. If I did though, dusting is the job I'd love for them to do.
i'd like for someone to come in once a month and do a big deep clean. lol if only!
I think if I had one it would also just be for the big stuff. Bathrooms, floors and what not.
I don't have one but I too would love 1 once a month for the deep cleaning. Some day.
I would love to have one, even thought I'm a SAHM. I would love for her to do the floors, dusting & bathrooms.
I do agree that its ridiculous to be scrambling to clean so the cleaning lady can come, but it would have the house staying cleaner!


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Lois Dare stood up at a town hall in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, last week and told President Barack Obama that she slept in her truck for two nights to ask him about Social Security. She said she was recovering from lung cancer surgery and had been denied disability benefits. Read more
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News flash: Congressional Republicans want to raise your taxes. Impossible, right? GOP lawmakers are so virulently anti-tax, surely they will fight to prevent a payroll tax increase on virtually every wage-earner starting Jan. 1, right? Apparently not. Read more
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Since Texas Gov. Rick Perry entered the Republican presidential race, he's given plenty of ammunition to his political opponents – from suggesting that Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke's monetary policies were borderline-treasonous to questioning the science behind climate change. Read more
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Jon M. Huntsman Jr. is making good on his pledge to be more aggressive with his opponents, saying he "wouldn't necessarily trust" any of his opponents when it comes to handling the economy. Read more
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry has leapfrogged to the top tier of Republican presidential candidates largely on the strength of one compelling fact: During more than a decade as governor, his state created more than 1 million jobs, while the nation as a whole lost 1.4 million jobs. Read more
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President Barack Obama put in a brief appearance Saturday at the home of his friend and one-time teacher, Harvard Law School professor Charles Ogletree, as he continued his Martha's Vineyard vacation. Read more
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February 19th, 201310:31 am
Until yesterday I had only seen Annie Hall once - at the time of its release, in the Greenwich Theatre in the Village (now an Equinox), but have contended through the years, alongside so many other great Woody Allen movies, that it was his best. Have watched it again yesterday, with great pleasure, I can now stand by that judgment and also realize that it is a wonderful time capsule of mid-'70s New York, where I lived in my 20s at the time. Allen's reference to Annie's exorbitant $400 rent is so apt...I had a big studio in SoHo with a yard and a fireplace at the time and was embarrassed to admit to people that my rent was $250. Diane Keaton's rendition of "Seems Like Old Times" is achingly poignant in the context of the movie, and shows how she's grown and is ready to move on. It's all so funny, so sad. Woody Allen has been such a gift to us!
— JG, Manhattan
October 31st, 20103:59 pm
I went to NYU from 1976 through 1979 and Annie Hall (along with Manhattan) are my two "go to" movies when I get nostalgic for that period of my life. Besides Hannah and Her Sisters and his work with Scarlett Johassen; the late 70's films are his best!
— SHAR, Detoit
April 27th, 201010:14 pm
Woody Allen already established himself as a gifted filmmaker directing comedy greats like "Sleeper" "Love & Death" and " Bananas". "Annie Hall" is the first comedy/drama Allen directed which is such a realistic look at an on and off again relationship between the title character played by Diane Keaton "Something's Gotta Give" and Alvy Singer played by Woody Allen "Manhattan" (who also wrote and directed). This movie is funny in pure Woody fasion with one liners and suttlties. Keaton is amazing in this role she brought the character to life and how do you not fall in love with the watching this picture. Allen is historical like always and the film itself being shot in NYC is always a great way to go. The film takes you through the ups and downs of a real relationship, showing the first meeting, the break up, the reconcilation, the good times and the heartaches. The chemistry between Allen and Keaton is perfect which carried on to a real relationship and six other collaborations between the two fine actors. This is my favorite Allen film and yes definetley his best work. This film beat out "Star Wars" for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977. "Star Wars" being my favorite movie of all-time I believe should have won, Allen directed "Hannah and Her Sisters" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors" which I felt were good enough to win the Best Pictur Oscar. "Annie Hall" also earned Allen the Academy Award for Best Director and Keaton for Best Actress. "Annie Hall" is that one great movie by Allen which made his career, even though he himself feels different. This is a true american classic that shall be seen by everyone. Five Stars go to this beautiful love story.
— Ace, Lyndhurst, NJ
February 4th, 20098:49 pm
Triple threat filmmaker (writer-director-actor) Woody Allen always expresses his "voice", and for that alone, I am a fan. For making wonderful movies, I'm a big fan.
For me Annie Hall is one of his best movies. Although it is a comedy, I found it to be very "dramatic" with deep underlying themes. Allen's monolog up front and at the end that bookend the movie, are right on.
Allen wrote and directed this movie about a man who meets "Annie Hall" and their relationship that ensues from that point on.
Annie Hall is played with great naturalness and skill by Diane Keaton. She is so adorable person - and with those cool clothes!
Allen plays the lead character with ease. He obviously brings a lot of himself into his roles and one can't help but think that this is him (don't know for sure, of course).
It is a romantic film and it gives us true insight into a relationship. The "look" by cinematographer Gordon Willis is beautiful. And the music is good as it always is in a Woody Allen film.
— 60FPS, Illinois
August 18th, 200811:27 am
As a impressionable young person to ever come out of Unreconstructed Louisiana, my views of love and life in NYC was forever romanticized by the "VPL". I also learned that any female who liked this movie would or could find a place in my heart. To this day this movie makes me giggle and will without doubt can pick my crushed spirit up.
Thank You Mr Allen.
— tejastiger61, Austin ,Texas
May 18th, 200311:40 pm
At the time of it's release, "Annie Hall" was rightfully considered Woody Allen's finest effort to date. The movie captured Allen's humor, intelligence, and keen observation of human nature and revealed that Allen was a great filmaker who was far more than just good comedian.
The movie seems to have everything. The chemistry between Diane Keaton and Woody Allen is charming in the best of romantic comedy traditions. The comedy is timeless. Allen's sendup of L.A. mores and values is the funniest on film.
What elevates this movie to a higher level than Allen's earlier work and unfortunately much of his later work as well is the movie's main theme. It is about adult romantic relationships in America. Throughout the movie, Allen is trying to find the key to understanding them and his journey towards that end is what gives the movie it's spark. The balance of comedy and seriousness is one that Allen had not achieved before and never achieved again. In his quest to be the next Ingmar Bergman, Allen lost his sense of humor and ability to convey serious ideas in a natural and yet artistic way. Too many times in movies such as "Crimes and Misdemeanors" or "Hannah and Her Sisters" we feel that we are watching Allen over-intellectualize issues as if he were writing a doctoral thesis and not filming entertainment. Here, he manages to entertain and enlighten and that is the movie's genius.
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Hey Miss Sarah:What a predicament this turns out to be; nevertheless, it is still a great time to be a Blazer fan as it makes us tougher :).Do you think our bad play is related to the dreadful trade dead-line? each year, all players that has their name come up in rumors seems to go off in inner space and can't keep their heads in the game.It seems to me as though they are trying to be a great offensive team without playing any defense; to do that you have to make more shots then what we do.I am not usually a finger pointer, but this is more then losing games, I sense there is something terribly wrong. I see glimpses of our greatness in Gerald and Batum, but in the most part they seem to be scattered sheep in a field waiting for the sheep header to blow the whistle to get them to come together. Maybe Nate swallowed his whistle. What I am saying is I just don't get the "I don't give a ____ attitude.
Did not watch the game; but to win you must also Love; and he was playing in the other team.PS: There´s somthing that could be done to make them feel like a true team; the Coach should talk to them.
That's right J-Cross, it's "put up or shut[out] time!" The teams that don't make it to the playoffs= bad teams (in the West it's stiffer competition BUT that's no excuse for a team to be satisfied ending up in 9th place saying i.e., "well... if we were in the East we'd have easily made it."). Our Blazers ARE NOT A BAD TEAM but if things cont. this way... our record will b that of 1. The Larry O'brien trophy only sees/knows final placement in the standings; 2nd place or finishing slightly lower when the finals r over may signify an elite squad BUT it's a zero sum game & THE trophy only goes home w/ the best. I know it seems that I'm jumin' the gun w/ this championship talk; yes, #1, it's an uphill battle to EVEN MAKE THE PLAYOFFS right now but I have faith in our team! Once in the playoffs, this team can make some serious noise; no 1 thinks that we can contend for a championship (this is our advantage bc we haven't much/any outside pressure so our guys can give it their all w/o being nervous; unlike a MIA or OKC ;) Our Blazers have beaten OKC & MIA b4 & they can do it in the playoffs/finals 2!Sincerely yours,Homer ;)
Simpson: The Blazers should always strive to be champions that is what they are getting paid for. Nevertheless, somethings are out of our control, and a championship opportunity is slim; The main goal is to always strive to be the best that you can be. That starts with not taking games or plays off; the team should push themselves to play their best for forty-eight minutes every game. In that way if we win the championship that be great if not that can't be helped, but either way the team should always play to the utmost of itheir ability; Anyway that is what I am looking for; Some of the teams you refer to has gotten better as the season progressed, that is out of our control. What is in our control is we should get better as the season progresses and that doesn't appear to be happening. Why?
Well said Hg, absolutely; I agree w/ & have believed in everything u just said. I was hoping our guys would read my comments above (or they would b passed on to them somehow) & they could help in motivating them & let them know there's still those of us out here RIGHT NOW that still believe in them. :) I didn't want to introduce a lot of negative talk, criticism, or analysis; just some good ol' fashion support :) Our guys need that more than ever right now; w/ trade rumors swirling (> usual, which I'm against; keep these guys 2gether!), I think they just need our support so they can concentrate on workin' over the opponents. GO Blazers!!!
actions you say jamal? there is still fight in this team? this team is going to reveal itself? all these questions have been answered night in and night out jamal. every single game has started and ended the same damn way, which is a very slow and dull start and giving up an average of 37-38 points in the 1st quarter then its halftime with us being down by double digits. then its the second half where hey we are down lets show that we have heart and climb back into this one. as nate has said time and time again, you cant flip a switch. getting beat by horrible teams such as the pistons, wizards, timberwolves, nuggets, golden state and utah doesnt show me that you are giving your all, it shows that you hate your coach and you have tuned him out for your own purposes. its funny hearing this from jamal considering he can leave at the end of this season. all we have are below to average players and this is a washed up year.
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