One further thought — I think part of the dissatisfaction for lawyers is that, in many practices, you don’t create something that you can point to after and be glad for your contribution to the world. Litigation, for example, is largely destructive and after the fact. Deals just move other peoples’ money around. Architecture and engineering are forward-looking enterprises and result in structures or other things that you can point to and say “I did that.”
Hey folks,
You know how we always ask ourselves; “why do I still live in New York?”
At least I’m always asking myself that.
Well sometimes the city gives back a unique evening that makes it all worth while.
This past weekend, I attended a Hospital Gala/Fundraiser at the Brooklyn Musuem.
What a spectacular venue!
The reception was under the new glass entry among the Rodin sculptures. Very good food and an open bar of course. They had a jazz duo performing some classics as background music.
Then the real spectacle; dinner in the third floor atrium space with the underlit floors and soaring ceiling. All kinds of background lighting. Really special being surrounded by great art and a live band with wonderful singers. Dancing on the lit floor.
We had the Singer Sargents all to ourselves and the museum even left the Egyptian Exhibit open for private viewing. They also had a type of performance art where if you wanted to, you could wait on line then be “judged” on your appearance by a couple in masquerade garb.
A great night for the new Pediatric Rehabilitation center.
Dave, right by the Belmont exit off Lake Shore. Across from the harbor there.
I was pre-med undergrad. Didn’t get into med school and glad i didn’t.
CGtoCHI…where in CHI are you???
I lived there from 1980 to 1994…last house was on Seminary north of Belmont
By Biff Champion on May 16, 2011 3:36 PM
Sounds to me like being a gardener is the most fun of all.
Doing the gardener is even more fun
“Architecture and engineering are forward-looking enterprises and result in structures or other things that you can point to and say “I did that.”
I would feel the same way if the courts adopted my reasoning and used it as the basis for an opinion. That’s why it’s cool to be a law clerk.
I can see it now…
Benson “the Fedders” Borsalino. :o)
By lechacal on May 16, 2011 4:16 PM
Sort of like how men mentally undress women when they meet them?
Where is DIBS to weigh in on this?
One further thought — I think part of the dissatisfaction for lawyers is that, in many practices, you don’t create something that you can point to after and be glad for your contribution to the world. Litigation, for example, is largely destructive and after the fact. Deals just move other peoples’ money around. Architecture and engineering are forward-looking enterprises and result in structures or other things that you can point to and say “I did that.”
Hey folks,
You know how we always ask ourselves; “why do I still live in New York?”
At least I’m always asking myself that.
Well sometimes the city gives back a unique evening that makes it all worth while.
This past weekend, I attended a Hospital Gala/Fundraiser at the Brooklyn Musuem.
What a spectacular venue!
The reception was under the new glass entry among the Rodin sculptures. Very good food and an open bar of course. They had a jazz duo performing some classics as background music.
Then the real spectacle; dinner in the third floor atrium space with the underlit floors and soaring ceiling. All kinds of background lighting. Really special being surrounded by great art and a live band with wonderful singers. Dancing on the lit floor.
We had the Singer Sargents all to ourselves and the museum even left the Egyptian Exhibit open for private viewing. They also had a type of performance art where if you wanted to, you could wait on line then be “judged” on your appearance by a couple in masquerade garb.
A great night for the new Pediatric Rehabilitation center.