Princeton WannaBe Blog

While You Guys Were Relazing at the Memorial Day Parade and Enjoying Reunions....
May 30, 2011

I was being put to work by the Princeton Black Squirrel gang!

(Here's Steve O and Rob being interviewed by Emily Reeves from Town Topics so be on the lookout on Wednesday!  I can't wait to see Steve O in that gangsta hat!)

(See?  Here I am being stylist to the STARS before the big interview!)

Our insiders say there is going to be a Princeton Black Squirrel photo shoot on Tuesday in downtown Princeton! 

Be on the lookout for some Princeton Greats to help put Princeton's town-gown mascot on the map!

(If you want your own swag, head to Luxaby Baby & Child in Palmer Square - across from Lindt chocolate - under Brooke Shields apartment - down from bent spoon)

Late addition to this post:  This is a shot of the Town Topics Talk of the Town:

The Question of the Week was:  "With the recent beaver episode on everyone's minds, we wondered about other experiences people have had with Princeton wildlife.  Tell us yours."

Steve O:  "A black squirrel smiled at me yesterday."

Rob:  "A black squirrel winked at me - a little town spirit."

SO CUTE!

I Gotta Think This is How Andrew Shue Got Started ....
May 26, 2011

Meet the OFFICIAL male model for Princeton Black Squirrel 2011 Spring Collection!

Here he is ROCKING the short sleeve tee made from 100% cotton.

Want one this weekend?  Head to Luxaby Baby & Child in Palmer Square to pick up a tee, decal or mug! 

(They also have adult sizes and, yes, until this young man gets sick of it, he'll always be an official male model of Princeton Black Squirrel!)

(We can't verify this yet, but we think this is how Ethan Hawke and John Lithgow got started too ......)

Today Only FOREVER Ago .... Well It's Too Good To Be True!
May 25, 2011

Usually, my TODAY ONLY FOREVER AGO posts take a cool person, place or thing and link it back to Princeton so you have an I KNOW moment. 

Here you go::

TODAY ONLY FOREVER AGO:

STAR WARS, the movie, opened

(Harrison Ford DID visit Princeton, ALMOST bought a house and, yes, the family that inspired the movie lived in Princeton  TRUE! )

Babe Ruth hit his last home run

(Ruth Cleveland, the daughter of Grover Cleveland is buried in Princeton and the namesake for the famous candy bar!  TRUE!  It's hotly debated but most history books say Ruth is the namesake.)

JFK asked Congress to support the space program

(JFK attended Princeton and when Pete Conrad walked on the moon, he took an American flag and a Princeton University flag! He got in TONS of trouble with NASA.   TRUE!)

A dude was buried in his Corvette!

(I have no idea if he has a connection to Princeton but it's enough for me because having yourself buried in a car is SO FLIPPIN' ORIGINAL he should have been given an honorary degree from Princeton!)

(I know, you're an original source kinda town so here you go!:  

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history)

Skinny Girl Margarita's Got NOTHING on This Idea!
May 24, 2011

PRINCETON'S MOST CHERISHED HAIR DRESSER HAS HIS OWN PRODUCT LINE!

I KNOW!

(I would LOVE to have my name in lights but, since it can't be me, I'd want it to be Godfrey!)

I am SO PROUD to count myself among some of Godfrey's first clients in Princeton.  His business is a perfect example of how small businesses can thrive in Princeton. 

Go inside his store on Witherspoon Street across from small world coffee and get some of his genius products! 

Like Godfrey, the products are high quality, stylish and super sleek! 

Model in Princeton Gets RAVE Reviews!
May 24, 2011

The proposed Arts & Transit Neighborhood was on display at the Princeton Public Library Farmer's Market this week! 

If approved, the new neighborhood will create a vibrant re-vitalization to the McCarter Theater area!

(I wasn't here before the library was built but you have to admit, it was a smart move to get it done!  I just know our elected officials will vote yes to give our town more jobs, more planned green space, more parking, an indoor train station and more!)

I Got My First Tattoo!
May 21, 2011

Here I am with Princeton's up and coming  tattoo professional.  I didn't catch his name but he really was gentle with the sponge application.  In case he needs a reference for Angelina Jolie, he can just share this link.

 Photo'd here with Jay, who picked out my tattoo!  I wanted one on the small of my back but Jay convinced me that a tattoo above the neck shows WAY more commitment!    Jay might be one of the most hysterical people I've ever met.  I laugh BEFORE he says anything because I KNOW it's going to be funny.  Insiders say he's writing a play.

Where the heck were we getting tattoos in Princeton?  The Princeton University Art Museum Family Day silly!  Families enjoyed music, scavenger hunts, free pizza and live entertainment.  The PU Art Museum is open 52 weeks a year, FREE and even stays open late on Thursday nights!

Going to Princeton Art Museum makes you want to BE CREATIVE,  TAKE RISKS  and FEEL COOLER than ever!

This artsy family says the Louvre's got NOTHING on Princeton Art Museum!

(No really, if you are in the art world, you recognize them already!  They cannot believe this museum is free and visitors can see collections of works by Degas, Monet, Wharhol with NO LINES!)

Today, Well, Actually Yesterday, I WON an Olympic Gold Medal! TRUE!
May 19, 2011

Here I am winning the OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL IN A SPONTANEOUS ARM WRESTLING COMPETITION!

Winning the Olympic Gold wasn’t that tough for me ....

Anyhoo,

You can see here, the real Olympic athlete handled the defeat like a complete pro!

Here's how I won my first gold:

So I went to Godfrey Fitzgerald Hair Salon for my grooming session. 

Y’all know, my groomings at Godfrey’s never fail to disappoint:

In the chair beside me was Susan Francia.  The 2008 Women’s Rowing Olympic Gold Winner!  I KNOW!

After I played it WAY COOL (and pretended not to listen in on her every word) it became clear that Susan Francia is, well, WAY COOL!

Here’s why I think Susan Francia is WAY COOL:

She still seems thrilled she won the Gold Medal ….

She’s funny ….. like quick funny, not just funny-funny

She’s smart ….. like street smart, not just book smart

She’s gorgeous ….. SO GORGEOUS SHE RECENTLY POSED NUDE and in between the shots she didn’t wear the robe. 

I take my shower IN my robe for God’s sakes!

AND

You didn’t hear this from me but it’s true,

She confessed to eating 5,000 calories in a single day.

You’re not drunk …. You read that right,

She confessed to eating 5,000 calories in a single day.

One more thing ..... wait for it ..... it's worth it ....

She proudly states she is the great grandaughter of Woodrow "Woody" Wilson!  I KNOW!  Just when you thought the tour lady couldn't get luckier! (Our full time group of researchers couldn't confirm or deny the geneology on that but she's a Gold Medalist for God's sakes, we're taking her word for it!)

Want to know more about this world class neighbor training for the next Olympics?  Here you go:  http://www.susanfrancia.com/file/Home.html

Want to know more about my world class hair dresser who has won his own world championships?  Here you go: http://godfreyfitzgerald.wordpress.com/

File This Under The NEW WINNING in Princeton!
May 19, 2011

Triumph Brewing Company is GIVING me real estate going down their hallway to help promote tours in Princeton!  I KNOW!

(wait it gets better!)

Triumph Brewing Company is GIVING my customers $1 off their first draft when they take a tour with Princeton Tour Company.

(i think you know that but, just in case,  …..)

It's generosity like this that proves the WINNING businesses in Princeton are all about GIVING to each other!

Please go by Triumph Brewing Company today, check out the sign and thank the gang there for sharing the wealth with me! 

(really, i want you to do that please! Did you know 20,000 people per month go down that tunnel?  I KNOW!)

(quick shout out to my buds at Princeton Record Exchange who helped dream up the marvelous idea!)

Do You Know About the Event Princeton Can't Stop Whispering About? Here you go:
May 17, 2011

Princeton's Best Kept Secret is the

Princeton University Art Museum

Family Day!  

Saturday, May 21st

10am - 2pm

FREE art projects, FREE refreshments, FREE music, FREE scavenger hunts and MORE!

 (Princeton University Art Museum is located in the heart of campus.  If you're looking for an Ivy League experience with a hometown vibe, you want to drop by and check out the event!)

Bummed Out It's Raining All Week in Princeton? NOT ME! Here's Why:
May 16, 2011

Princeton Soup and Sandwich does FREE LOCAL DELIVERY! I KNOW!

This week just snuggle into your local office or home and call them up at 609-497-0008 and order $20 worth of YUMMY soups and sandwiches! 

They'll be delivered to your door by bike! 

(How cool is that?  Y'all know May is Biking Month right?  Anyhoo .... congratulate a business that's trying to be green and get your soup and sammy today!)

Wanna Buy a Princeton House with TONS of Sweet Karma in It? Here you go:
May 15, 2011

118 Snowden Lane - $850,000

Not only do you geta 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath fully renovated home with a Nantucket-vibe ....
 

Included in the price is the karma of a home of a loving couple with two darling children who have invested their time to develop priceless friendships. 

(Not photo'd or mentioned is Chester, the most angelic dog on the planet.)

Sound like a home you could feel good in?  Here's your broker to paradise:  

http://www.weichert.com/37346949/

(No, I don't get paid to hawk stuff like this.  I just want to see a nice family get the advantage only my friend's pad can offer!)

I Dig Thoughtful Lunches ...... I Mean Thoughtful LAUNCHES!
May 13, 2011

At Communiversity, a lot of folks wanted the Princeton mascot to be BIGGER so here's a sneak peek of a new design of the Princeton Black Squirrel tee shirts.

During Reunions and Graduation, ALL SIZES of the new design will be for sale in Palmer Square at Luxaby Baby and Child!

We've tip toed into this whole Princeton Black Squirrel thing to be sure we weren't the only folks who ADORE our Town & Gown.  Turns out people really dig it so we're having fun testing things out so if you have comments or suggestions just shoot me an email!

Our Group Outings Are Getting 5 Star Reviews!
May 12, 2011

We work so hard to make sure your group outing is fun and compliments the overall goal for the event planner or executive team!

Photo'd here is the gang from Roche who booked a scavenger hunt.  We do walking tours, biking tours, ghost hunts and can get you into private Princeton venues.  We even have the booking rights for accapela groups and reenactors in town!

Here's Some Dirt from the Princeton Derby Party I Attended on Saturday Night!
May 09, 2011

So I got invited to an awesome neighborhood Derby Party.   The guest list was a perfect blend of our town and our gown. My readers know, I was there to learn as much as I could about the guests!  Here's what I got:

One Princeton Townie is the father of Buddy Miller!  I KNOW! 

(Buddy Miller is that famous country music star and I am a HUGE fan!  Bernie Miller was the Princeton Township Mayor.  He and his wife couldn't be more fun to get to know!)

One Princeton Gownie lived off of Cheez-Whiz and Prego for an entire weekend.

(She's also admitted to being a HUGE Nascar fan.  Yes, I clued her into the fact that Bisquick has Nascar wives' recipes on the back of the box.   See?  MORE PROOF I can mingle with Ivy Leaguers!)

One Princeton Townie/Gownie is a champion dancer.

(He's also a world class architect.   During the Derby he gave me the secret to success!  No really, he did.  Prepare for an major upswing in the appearance of visitors to Princeton!)
 

The event convinced me even more that our Town & Gown has a wonderful overlap of personalities and passions! 

Here I am pictured with Bernie Miller, the daddy of one of the most talented country music performers on earth!  I KNOW! 

THIS JUST IN .... Princeton University Has Studied the Sexiness of George Clooney for over a Decade!
May 06, 2011

TRUE!

Princeton University geneticist, Dr. Janet Hargrove, has studied the sexiness of George for over a decade!:

"The subject's masculine yet disarmingly friendly features, from what we have been able to determine, do not appear to be constricted by the laws of physics," said Princeton University geneticist Dr. Janet Hargrove, whose exhaustive, decade-long study of Clooney's appearance concluded that the 46-year-old has only gotten better-looking with time. "From his modest beginnings as George Burnett, the long-haired repairman on the 1980s sitcom The Facts of Life, onward through his sexy ascent to Hollywood leading man, his facial features have defied the Second Law of Thermodynamics by being impervious to entropy."

Need the, ahem, original source?  Here you go:  

http://www.theonion.com/articles/sources-george-clooney-looking-good,2346/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE CLOONEY! 

Ever Wonder Where I Get My Info?
May 05, 2011

I interview long time residents who connect alotta dots for me about our town and gown.

Here, with Steve O, is Helene.  She personifies the elegance and grace many find so charming in Princeton residents.
You can see here, Steve O is definitely her biggest fan!

Prior to this dinner, she wrote me a one Act play!  She still reads Latin and can quote Shakespeare like something out of a movie.  If you dream of being memorable, you might want to meet Helene for inspiration!

"One Small Step for A Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind"
May 04, 2011

said Neil Armstrong in 1969 after landing on the moon.

That quote was all I could think after attending the Borough Council Meeting last night. 

For me, the unanimous vote is a small step in what I hope will be an invigorated, collegial leap toward viewing Princeton University as not only the largest employer in town but also a priceless catalyst for sustained economic growth through tourism.

It's Lawn Parties At Princeton! The Final Resting Place of the Last Train Robbery in America!
May 04, 2013

SPOILER ALERT! The REAL Don Draper went to Princeton University!
April 07, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REESE WITHERSPOON! (you know she has a connection to Princeton, right?)
March 22, 2013

OFFICIAL PHOTOS FROM PI DAY PRINCETON ARE IN!
March 12, 2013

Another Reason My Touring Customers Should Stay Overnight in Princeton!
March 04, 2013

4rth Annual Pi Day Princeton Predicted to Move the Earth!
March 02, 2013

THIS JUST IN! THIS JUST IN!
January 11, 2013

COMING SOON TO PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY!
January 10, 2013

Need to Make Rent in Princeton? Become a Friend to the Princeton University Art Museum! (what???? Trust me on this one!)
December 24, 2012

We Admit It ..... Our Holidaty Trolley Tours Are Really Awesome!
October 19, 2012

THIS JUST IN! THIS JUST IN! BE IN PRINCETON OCTOBER 15TH AT 6PM!
October 04, 2012

SERIOUSLY? CAN PRINCETON DELIGHT ME EVEN MORE! YES, THEY CAN!
October 04, 2012

Move Over Superman and Spiderman .... There's a NEW Super Hero in Town!
October 03, 2012

DON'T MISS THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT! (really, i mean it!)
September 25, 2012

Today, Only FOREVER Ago ......
September 18, 2012

If Only My Mother Had Been A Stage Mother ....
September 01, 2012

We're Giving FREE TOURS on FRIDAY EVENINGS BECUASE WE'RE IN LOVE WITH A PRINCETON MAN .... ....
August 30, 2012

THIS is Why I ADORE This Town!
August 24, 2012

Today, Only FOREVER AGO .....
August 10, 2012

LOOK HERE TO SEE HOW I DEFEATED SUSAN FRANCIA - A TWO TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST!
August 05, 2012