Author Archives: Jim

Formerly, Negativo Man

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Jim

It was either Ascher Baer or Frank who originally proposed that if I were the embodiment of a “Super Hero”, it would have to be Negativo Man. Amused by this, Frank would put words to a melody (sung with arms … Continue reading →

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Calling Dr. Lee

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Jim

I can’t remember my exact age when I stepped into the Great Dinosaur Hall at Yale’s Peabody Museum. For sure, I was a little kid, and my small size made the Apatosaurus (called a Brontosaurus back then) seem much more … Continue reading →

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Sushi, Sashimi, Origami & Angling

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Jim

Josh Ronish is the newest addition to the Bullpen at Grapes. He brings to our number a love of wine (which is a first base issue with us) and a very interesting background that adds to our diversity. If you … Continue reading →

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Liquid Art

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Jim

I think I was 10 when my Mother took me to the Guggenheim Museum for the first time. I don’t remember liking it. Just that it was an art gallery in a descending spiral… imagine a continuing peel of an … Continue reading →

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