Barbarella Fokos

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A good man has died

Thank you, Frederick. I can't imagine what it must be like for those who have lost so many. The longer each of us survives, the more likely we are to experience such losses. I was inducted into senseless loss when my firefighter cousin perished in the first tower. The thing with senseless, is it never makes sense. We just learn to accept it, and move forward. And yes, it's comforting to realize that we're all in it together, however crazy "it" can get. :)
— May 10, 2013 8:51 a.m.

A good man has died

That's not a bad idea. Thanks for the encouragement, I might just do that. And yes, that blackout... I secretly loved it. Sometimes, it's nice to be forced away from the day-to-day and thrown into the moment with friends and family.
— May 10, 2013 8:47 a.m.

Desert DINKs

That's what I found when I researched it. Figured it got the point across, though maybe not "everyone' would have their own seat. Still, that's a small town! ;)
— May 3, 2013 11:20 a.m.

Graham Downes sudden death raises questions the UT failed to ask

Though I agree with your basic sentiment regarding the potential for discrimination, beating "multiple fractures" into someone's skull does not, on the outset, appear to be mere defense. They obviously had enough evidence to hold him, even before it became clear that this was going to be a "homicide" or "manslaughter" case rather than "attempted murder." To make such a charge, one would think the prosecutors feel confident in their evidence. And even if the victim had "started" the fight, since when is that justification for a beating so brutal it ends in death? Why didn't the suspect appear to have any wounds when he was arraigned today? I'm hoping these are all questions that will be answered as information comes to light. In the meantime, I am mourning the loss of a man I knew, and someone whom I believe was a great benefit to the city in which I was born and raised, and I would feel the same way if the man in custody right now happened to be white instead of brown.
— April 23, 2013 8:48 p.m.

Graham Downes sudden death raises questions the UT failed to ask

"Multiple fractures to the skull." That was a hell of a beating. This just in from Fox5 after today's arraignment: http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/04/23/man-accused-...
— April 23, 2013 5:34 p.m.

Graham Downes sudden death raises questions the UT failed to ask

Thanks for that link. Looks like all the talk I've been hearing about a weapon being involved might just be rumors.
— April 23, 2013 2:02 p.m.

Don't judge a restaurant by its name

Well I'm glad you like some of my work, and I thank you for reading. :)
— April 15, 2013 11:20 a.m.

Don't judge a restaurant by its name

I usually mean it for 2 or 3 (total, which is why I said "we" got a few), but it can be misinterpreted. For example, David considers it to mean at least 3, but he and I disagree on that. Here are some actual definitions, for the bored and curious: few (fy) adj. few·er, few·est 1. Amounting to or consisting of a small number: one of my few bad habits. 2. Being more than one but indefinitely small in number: bowled a few strings. n. (used with a pl. verb) 1. An indefinitely small number of persons or things: A few of the books have torn jackets. 2. An exclusive or limited number: the discerning few; the fortunate few. pron. (used with a pl. verb)
— April 15, 2013 11:19 a.m.

Don't judge a restaurant by its name

We each had one cocktail. And I'm a pro. ;)
— April 14, 2013 8:11 p.m.

Marine Room: The restaurant that time forgot

My pleasure. I hope you enjoy you enjoy the time travel as much as I did. :)
— April 2, 2013 9:04 a.m.