Everywhere I turn, all the news outlets are wrapped up in their Best of 2009 lists right now. I’m starting to think that end of year “best of” lists are starting to take on the same characteristics of Christmas music in the stores: they start too early, they seem cool at first, eventually they become [...]
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End Of ‘09
December 30, 2009Reading Fool
December 16, 2009I don’t know why, but for whatever reason I’ve become a reading fiend the last six months or so. I’ve been going through one book after another, finding myself eyeing the shelf for the next one as I near the end of whatever’s currently in my hands.
I’ve been going through books I’ve had for years [...]
Lingering Memories
November 24, 2009I went down to San Diego last weekend weekend before last; just a quick overnight trip.
I’ve only been there a few times in my life, which is kind of strange considering that both a) I like San Diego and b) it’s really not that far away from L.A. On this trip, too, I [...]
Protected: Oh, Great
November 23, 2009There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Boulder-Hopping Reprieve
November 22, 2009Saturday morning, with winter (such as it is for Los Angeles) settling in, I headed out to The Secret Spot. I didn’t arrive as early as I’d hoped, owing to an accident on the freeway, then road construction, but nevertheless felt an immediate sense of calmness as I turned off the road to the parking [...]
It’s Appreciated, But…
November 11, 2009Talking with The Parentage the other night, one of the many topics we touched on was the H1N1 flu. We chatted about whether or not they had gotten the shots, whether or not I would, etc.
One one point they made a very generous offer: should I come down with the flu, and should it be [...]
At The Beach, But Not Of The Beach
November 9, 2009Yesterday, Sunday, I hauled the bike out and drove down to ride the beach trail. The day was warm(ish), but pretty hazy. Breezes were light, thankfully, which made for pretty comfortable riding.
By about noon, the high tide was coming in, with pretty large waves crashing against the shore. It looked and sounded like a winter [...]
Protected: Who Needs A Mood Ring?
October 28, 2009There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Kinda Sad, Ya Know?
October 26, 2009I just realized something tonight. Halloween is next weekend.
On a Saturday night. With an extra hour because of the time change.
And me? I’ve asked around. Friends seem to have no plans. No party invites have come my way. In fact, no plans whatsoever.
On the one hand, I’m an adult, and so it doesn’t matter all [...]
Stormy Skies
October 13, 2009An early season storm pulled into the LA region today. It should dump rain tonight and tomorrow. I, for one, couldn’t be happier about it.
(Well, except for the fact that LAites have, yet again, forgotten how to drive in the rain. Of course, they lose that knowledge in between seasons storm systems clouds raindrops, so [...]
