Oliver and Gabe meet
February 25, 2010
2 days old
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21.5 week ultrasound
November 7, 2009
This isn’t super interesting, but you can see Gabe’s head, face and beating heart.
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Ledgard Family Guide to Nashville
June 26, 2009
I’m not sure anyone reads this blog, but it’s still good to store information on that we link to a lot. This post came up as a reply to a co-worker looking for things to do in Nashville.
Dining
Have the official cheeseburger in paradise at Rotier’s…. The Buffet song was written about this place… no, really. You want the cheeseburger and a milkshake.
I’d also recommend hitting up South Street.
Music Row
Both of those places are on the same side of town within walking distance of Music Row. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Row. Now, you might not be too interested in country music, but it’s a good walk around on a nice day.
Music Row is awesome to see "polished" Music City … beautiful tree lined streets with all the major record labels and famous recording studios. This area is within easy walking distance of the Country Music Hall of Fame,Vanderbilt and the 2 restaurants above.
Also nearby (only about a block west of Rotiers) is the Parthenon, which is totally bizarre but worth glimpsing if you are near.
“Real Music City”
But the Broadway / 4th Ave area is the place to see "real" music city … It’s where all the acts get their start and vibe is amazing. In the summer, a trolley usually connects the Vandy / Music Row area to downtown (just a couple miles) so it can all be easily done in one afternoon / evening. From this Frommers link…
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/nashville/0019010008.html
7. Hatch Show Print
The oldest poster shop in the United States still prints its posters on an old-fashioned letterpress printer. The most popular posters are those advertising the Grand Ole Opry.
8. Gruhn Guitars
This is the most famous guitar shop in Nashville; it specializes in used and vintage guitars.
9. Ryman Auditorium
The Grand Ole Opry was held here from 1943 to 1974. The building was originally built as a tabernacle to host evangelical revival meetings, but because of its good acoustics and large seating capacity, it became a popular setting for theater and music performances.
10. Ernest Tubb Record Shop
This store was once the home of the Midnite Jamboree, a country music radio show that took place after the Grand Ole Opry was over on Saturday nights.
12. Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
Grand Ole Opry musicians used to duck in here, one of the most famous bars in Nashville, before, during, and after the show at the Ryman. There’s live country music all day long at Tootsie’s.
And, of course there is the arboretum where Gretchen & I went to school.
Wow, that’s harsh
August 1, 2008
It’s the end of “Manny being Manny” in Boston. Apparently the whole team agreed…
Theo’s initial comments – Extra Bases – Red Sox blog
Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is addressing the media concerning yesterday’s trade of Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers.
“I think it puts us in a good position going forward from a baseball standpoint, and also from the position of standing for something as an organization,” said Epstein. The Red Sox GM said that the team held a meeting with the 25 players on the roster before trading Ramirez, and that the Red Sox now “feel like a team for the first time in a while.”
“There was an environment that was not conducive to winning surrounding this club,” said Epstein. “We wanted to change that if we could. We also wanted to make a good baseball trade.”
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I’ll miss Cosi and their fire baked bread
April 11, 2008
Commence your slip-n-slide commute
March 30, 2008
This was the scene walking out the “The Hammer” at the theatre in Bellevue tonight. After having to walk up the final hill to our house we went sledding.
The Hammer, BTW, is highly recommended. Driving with hundreds of people that haven’t seen 5 inches of snow… NOT recommended.
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Dan’s famous gretchen-wants-to-marry-this Chocolate Pudding
March 23, 2008
Our friend from Philly, Dan, came over last week and made this outstanding bittersweet chocolate pudding that will make your wife want to leave you for chocolate. Recommended for anything from parties to apologies to simply celebrating the good times.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 1/2 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces grated semi sweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- In a large bowl whisk cocoa powder, flour, and sugar. Gradually whisk in just enough of the milk to form a paste, then slowly whisk in the remaining milk. Transfer to a large sauce pan and slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
- Remove from the heat, add the chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon, and stir to blend and to melt the chocolate. Pour the pudding into ten 6-ounce ramekins. Allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate until cold.
- Sprinkle the puddings with toasted pine nuts, and serve. (Optional – we didn’t do this.)
One thing that’s critical here is that the service size feels a little large for one person. Use either large shotglasses or small ramekins to serve.
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These Rays are Terrible Killing Machines
March 20, 2008
What’s that, like 2 people in 5 years? Time to remake Jaws!
Jumping eagle ray kills boater off Florida Keys | U.S. | Reuters
“A large ray jumped out of the water and collided with the victim and somehow the barb penetrated some part of her body, which caused her to fall back and hit her head on some portion of the vessel,” Pino said. “We don’t know exactly which one of those things caused her death.”
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