Cynically Optimistic

On Monday I attended the New York Academy of Science lecture titled "The Science of Beer". Dr. Charlie Bamforth gave a terrificly entertaining talk which included animal noises and a douche joke. Yes, seriously. Afterwards, refreshments were provided by local breweries. Mmmmmm...Beer. The guy from the Duvel / Chimay distributer was really stingy with the beers, so I gave up and talked to the nice folks from Heartland and Sixpoint breweries. They kept me refreshed, and I kept oogling the incredibly attractive crowd.

All the NYAS lectures are on the 40th floor of 4 World Trade Center, a bright and shiny glass skyscraper just adjacent to where the twin towers once stood. The view was outstanding despite the weather being crappy. I'd love to go back in the summer and watch the sunset from that venue. It reminded me again how much I love the gothic style of the Woolworth building, and how I'd love to go inside and tour it. Anybody got a hook-up?