"Hey!", originally uploaded by Kluv32.

It's been a long time since we've rock n' rolled. Truth be told, it's entirely my fault. But, I'm here to rectify that, by letting those interested parties know that a new Ithacamafia Mixtape has been posted up on ShuffleThis. It was actually completed over a year ago by Matty & Myself -- but it languished on my hard drive collecting dust for the rest of 2007. It deserved better, so I'm here today to make amends.

It continues the style of our last two mixes, created in the Pen-Pal format of "you pick, I pick, you pick, etc." It's theme is one near and dear to my heart, for we have culled some of the finest live tracks around... all with the intent of creating the greatest concert you've ever heard. From stadiums to clubs, the US of A to Japan -- "Eighty Minute Encore" is a seamless event designed to knock your socks off.

So, what are you waiting for? The show's about to start. And trust me -- you definitely don't want to miss the opening acts. Head over to ShuffleThis.com and download it to your iPod. Do let us know what you think.

Kevin, Amy & Ray: The New Big 3?, originally uploaded by Kluv32.

Last time, it was Paps. This time, it was Kage and Ray-Ray. My wife, she has an excellent job.

That said, if the Bills manage to win it all next year, I don't know if I'd really want her taking a photo with Marshawn Lynch...

Maya-141, originally uploaded by Kluv32.

I'm an uncle. This is Maya. She's my niece. She is the Greek goddess of the earth. She's also adorable.

We got the call that she was on her way Saturday night around 11:30pm. We had been sleeping for about an hour, but quickly packed our bags and hopped in the car. We rolled into Haverhill around 4:30am, where I proceeded took an hour cat-nap. After that, we were off to the hospital, where Mark and Autumn waited for their little girl to join everyone.

She obliged around 11:57am on Sunday (Father's Day AND Mark's Birthday), weighing 7lbs. and sporting a full head of dark, Grecian hair. Amy was in the delivery room to help out Mom (who did awesome) and Dad (who didn't pass out). I opted to nap in the waiting room with the soon-to-be Grandparents.

You can see Maya and her happy family in the photos we took.

Congratulations to Mark and Autumn!

Ireland-490, originally uploaded by Kluv32.

I don't want to turn every post on this site into a discussion of the weather -- but, jaysis -- there is something particularly disgusting about the swampy heat we've had in NYC these last few days. I saw a small child burst into flames and run across the street after lunch. It's very strange.

That said, I've been walking through this afternoon with a KG-like intensity, preparing myself for tonight's Game 3 vs. the Lakers. I bounced my head on my computer monitor for about ten minutes before this blog post, finishing it by rubbing chalk on my hands and throwing the dust into the air with a flourish. I then finished each sentence in this post with a loud profanity.

I feel good. I feel strong. I could get used to this.

Now, if you'll excuse me, my Larry Bird 'stache and I have to get our office-mates fired up for an afternoon notes session.

Ireland-278, originally uploaded by Kluv32.

My, how time flies. It seems like only yesterday I was heading up to Massawhosetts, getting ready to tie the knot in front of friends and family. And yet, just a little over a week ago, I found myself skipping along the streets of Dublin, celebrating an entire year of nuptual fun.

Dublin was most excellent, from our hotel (a former 19th century schoolhouse in Ballsbridge) to the spirits (which flowed freely). We hit the ground running as soon as we landed, determined to take in everything. Starting with Kilmainham Gaol and ending with the Book of Kells, we left no site (or pint glass) unturned. Have I mentioned how delicious the beer was over there? Because it was. We even got out of the city for an afternoon and took in the beautiful town of Glendalough, way up in the Wicklow Mountains, and home to an ancient monastic site founded by... St. Kevin.

So, if you'd like to take a peek at what our trip to the Emerald Isle was like, head over to Flickr and check the pics out.

Upon our return, it took a few days to get back in the swing of things -- but with the Celtics in the playoffs (and now, the Finals) and the Sox fighting to get atop the AL East (achieved last night), I managed to fix my sleeping schedule pretty quickly. It looks like it's going to be a sweltering one this weekend -- I plan on taking my first dip in our pool tomorrow -- and we'll be heading up north for Mark & Autumn's baby shower (I'm going to be an uncle!) tomorrow night. Good times.

For now, though, it's time to focus. There are still things that need to be done today. Like catching up on the new videos that Cyrus and Duck have put up on YouTube. And, of course, there's still the one big, important task left for this evening: BEAT LA.