Today on Alphabet City: A tragic “honor” killing in Turkey reminds Jon Paul of his trouble in Istanbul with a gay hustler while on tour with Tyra.
Last week as I was beginning to cook the big Thanksgiving meal and make final preparations for my Spit List, I came across an article in the New [...]
Today on Alphabet City: A stranger introduces Jon Paul to a new Big Apple holiday captured in an excerpt from Episode 3
Thanksgiving aftermath is really about the creative use of leftovers. So in case you missed some of last week’s turkey-themed postings, I recommend you reheat a few of these gems: Theme Week & Spit [...]
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s heart is warmed by Spit List nominees Lou Dobbs and Rihanna.
As I recover from a serious food coma, thought I’d reply for you some of the highlights from Thanksgiving Spit List 2009. (For those new to Spit List, CLICK HERE for a background post). Some trends: in years past [...]
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s superpower surfaces during Thanksgiving
Growing up in Texas, the dishwasher held a special place in our house—it was a modern miracle worthy of our respect. And Aunt Shirley, my mother’s oldest sister, was the Master. Her loading skills were legendary. In short, she was a Dishwasher Superhero, and I looked [...]
Today on Alphabet City: Overshadowed by Juan Pablo on Thanksgiving, Jon Paul feels like Charlie Brown.
In the debut posting of the series Kitchen Knightmares, I acknowledged that no one wants to hear me whine about being married to a chef. But I really get worked up about the issue when Thanksgiving approaches because none of [...]
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s celebrity hatred game becomes a Thanksgiving tradition.
Since I moved to the Big Apple, Thanksgiving has become my all-time favorite holiday. Instead of traveling to spend stress-induced time with family, I gather friends in my home for a big meal. After we pile our plates with food and pour copious [...]
Today on Alphabet City: Thanksgiving Theme Week begins with a bittersweet memory of loss
On most TV shows, holidays get woven into storylines as part of a ratings booster—and Alphabet City is no different. So this week, log on for a special series devoted to Thanksgiving.
Although odd to some people that I process my life through [...]
