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Jason Mraz's Favorite This 'N' Thats
Oceanside is the third largest city in San Diego county. IE it, AND Jitters, is in San Diego. Even a bi-coastal part-time San Diegan like me knows that - the Reader's list of north county San Diego areas that we cover can be found at:
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/regions/north-…
I've lived in San Diego since 1978, though family issues have required me to maintain a part-time residence elsewhere since around 2004.
— March 18, 2012 5:33 p.m.
Wolf Man in Love
Your story was fun, with a laugh-out loud ending! I liked the way you drop in bits of relevant, and often funny, bits of background with things like the reference to Diva losing her husband to a customer on his pizza delivery route. That says a ton about the whole situation, and the vibe of her entire life, in just a few well chosen words. Looking forward to more like this!
— March 18, 2012 1:37 a.m.
Scott Paulson: Making Stylophone Hip Again
I was unaware of WHAT made that sound on Bowie's "Space Oddity," and was unfamiliar with this old toy-turned-tech - interesting stuff! San Diegans get a lot of musical mileage out of such recycled kiddie kitsch, such as the Pea Hicks/Rob Crow ensemble Optigonally Yours (using an old Mattel toy Optigon -
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/optiganally-y…
), the toy circuit bending antics of Beatrix*JAR (
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2011/dec/07/bl…
) , and the demonic-sounding toy pianos that characterized local cabaret/goth rockers Tragic Tantrum (later known as London Below). I need to dig out my old Furby and see if I can rewire him up to my old Yamaha DX7 keyboard and make my own Moogish muzik ---
— March 17, 2012 8:20 p.m.
SXSW (Thankfully) Approaches Its End
These on-the-scene reports have been great, Chad! I hope you post a wrap-up followup once you return to SD and have had some time to reflect (and sleep!) --
— March 17, 2012 6:55 p.m.
Davy Jones
Enjoyed the way you drew parallels between your own life and the Monkees' music and TV show, even tho you didn't think much of them in your youth, as well as to the eventual lifepath of the late Mr. Jones. Well written and interesting -
— March 15, 2012 11:27 p.m.
When two-ply isn’t enough and light bulbs go poof
Wouldn't the mandatory new "low-flow" toilets turn extra-thick multi-multi-ply paper into pipe-wrecking septic clogs? I once had a plumber tell me a little poem that has enjoyed maddening staying-power in my already trivia-overloaded brain: "For every three wipes, twice-flush your pipes; ignore plumber's advice, it won't smell very nice."
— March 14, 2012 3:19 p.m.
Take a Hikey, Mikey
I'm a little troubled by the implications of placing these three seemingly (even probably) unrelated observations all together in one 'graph, followed by the (source uncited) quote from General manager Rick Jackson: 1 - "A Facebook fan wrote that she hoped Esparza’s departure wasn’t health-related." 2 - "Esparza admitted frequently on air that he had been a substance abuser." 3 - "On his Mikey Show blog, Esparza wrote these two entries last month: “I think I may be in a mid-life crisis of epic proportions,” and, “I’m going through what professionals call a rough patch.” 4 - "Jackson said that issue “had nothing to do” with Esparza’s termination." Was Jackson's quote a direct response to Mr. Leighton's query? (presumably about "that issue," tho WHICH issue is ALSO unstated, and thus unclear - is the issue Mikey's "mid-life crises," his "rough patch," or his on-air references to "substance abuse") OR was Jackson's quote taken from an official radio station statement about the situation? I have no idea. The article says "General manager Rick Jackson would not comment on why Esparza was released, but he did say that the contract was no longer in effect," and yet this statement is followed by what seems to be SEVERAL quotes from Jackson that SEEM to reference "why Esparza was released." So how and where were those quotes obtained? Running all four statements together (at least three of them mere observations gleaned from reading online and/or listening to the show) makes it look like it's all about substance abuse. The lack of clarity as to WHERE Jackson's quote come from, or even WHAT the quote is referencing, makes for a muddy report indeed. This one should have ripened a bit before being served with a few more facts. Perhaps Mr. Leighton can follow up with subsequent reports about this on the Reader's music blog Jam Session, where he first broke this local news. No space limitations for Reader staff blogs (and it's entirely possibly this Blurt's imprecise and irresponsibly speculative tone is more the result of available Blurt space than the reporter's inattention).
— March 14, 2012 2:07 p.m.
Tin Can Guerrilla Burgers
Vegan chili for only $4?? Here's the Deal, indeed!
— March 14, 2012 1:41 p.m.
Dear 16 Year Old Me
Still working out the "open passcode" bugs to enable writers to post fiction directly to the blog instead of submitting via email. Hoping that several fiction submissions we rcvd can be posted early this week!
— March 12, 2012 12:01 a.m.
Battle of the Peeps - An Insider History of San Diego Porn Shops (newly revised 10-23)
Deja Vu Showgirls owner Harry Mohney will by on the TV show TMZ tonight/March 9 - I'm not sure what the story will be about, but the notoriously camera shy pornographer is rarely seen in public, let alone on TV. He's probably promoting his new L.A. strip club --
— March 9, 2012 4:45 p.m.
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Jason Mraz's Favorite This 'N' Thats
Oceanside is the third largest city in San Diego county. IE it, AND Jitters, is in San Diego. Even a bi-coastal part-time San Diegan like me knows that - the Reader's list of north county San Diego areas that we cover can be found at: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/regions/north-… I've lived in San Diego since 1978, though family issues have required me to maintain a part-time residence elsewhere since around 2004.— March 18, 2012 5:33 p.m.
Wolf Man in Love
Your story was fun, with a laugh-out loud ending! I liked the way you drop in bits of relevant, and often funny, bits of background with things like the reference to Diva losing her husband to a customer on his pizza delivery route. That says a ton about the whole situation, and the vibe of her entire life, in just a few well chosen words. Looking forward to more like this!— March 18, 2012 1:37 a.m.
Scott Paulson: Making Stylophone Hip Again
I was unaware of WHAT made that sound on Bowie's "Space Oddity," and was unfamiliar with this old toy-turned-tech - interesting stuff! San Diegans get a lot of musical mileage out of such recycled kiddie kitsch, such as the Pea Hicks/Rob Crow ensemble Optigonally Yours (using an old Mattel toy Optigon - http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/optiganally-y… ), the toy circuit bending antics of Beatrix*JAR ( http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2011/dec/07/bl… ) , and the demonic-sounding toy pianos that characterized local cabaret/goth rockers Tragic Tantrum (later known as London Below). I need to dig out my old Furby and see if I can rewire him up to my old Yamaha DX7 keyboard and make my own Moogish muzik ---— March 17, 2012 8:20 p.m.
SXSW (Thankfully) Approaches Its End
These on-the-scene reports have been great, Chad! I hope you post a wrap-up followup once you return to SD and have had some time to reflect (and sleep!) --— March 17, 2012 6:55 p.m.
Davy Jones
Enjoyed the way you drew parallels between your own life and the Monkees' music and TV show, even tho you didn't think much of them in your youth, as well as to the eventual lifepath of the late Mr. Jones. Well written and interesting -— March 15, 2012 11:27 p.m.
When two-ply isn’t enough and light bulbs go poof
Wouldn't the mandatory new "low-flow" toilets turn extra-thick multi-multi-ply paper into pipe-wrecking septic clogs? I once had a plumber tell me a little poem that has enjoyed maddening staying-power in my already trivia-overloaded brain: "For every three wipes, twice-flush your pipes; ignore plumber's advice, it won't smell very nice."— March 14, 2012 3:19 p.m.
Take a Hikey, Mikey
I'm a little troubled by the implications of placing these three seemingly (even probably) unrelated observations all together in one 'graph, followed by the (source uncited) quote from General manager Rick Jackson: 1 - "A Facebook fan wrote that she hoped Esparza’s departure wasn’t health-related." 2 - "Esparza admitted frequently on air that he had been a substance abuser." 3 - "On his Mikey Show blog, Esparza wrote these two entries last month: “I think I may be in a mid-life crisis of epic proportions,” and, “I’m going through what professionals call a rough patch.” 4 - "Jackson said that issue “had nothing to do” with Esparza’s termination." Was Jackson's quote a direct response to Mr. Leighton's query? (presumably about "that issue," tho WHICH issue is ALSO unstated, and thus unclear - is the issue Mikey's "mid-life crises," his "rough patch," or his on-air references to "substance abuse") OR was Jackson's quote taken from an official radio station statement about the situation? I have no idea. The article says "General manager Rick Jackson would not comment on why Esparza was released, but he did say that the contract was no longer in effect," and yet this statement is followed by what seems to be SEVERAL quotes from Jackson that SEEM to reference "why Esparza was released." So how and where were those quotes obtained? Running all four statements together (at least three of them mere observations gleaned from reading online and/or listening to the show) makes it look like it's all about substance abuse. The lack of clarity as to WHERE Jackson's quote come from, or even WHAT the quote is referencing, makes for a muddy report indeed. This one should have ripened a bit before being served with a few more facts. Perhaps Mr. Leighton can follow up with subsequent reports about this on the Reader's music blog Jam Session, where he first broke this local news. No space limitations for Reader staff blogs (and it's entirely possibly this Blurt's imprecise and irresponsibly speculative tone is more the result of available Blurt space than the reporter's inattention).— March 14, 2012 2:07 p.m.
Tin Can Guerrilla Burgers
Vegan chili for only $4?? Here's the Deal, indeed!— March 14, 2012 1:41 p.m.
Dear 16 Year Old Me
Still working out the "open passcode" bugs to enable writers to post fiction directly to the blog instead of submitting via email. Hoping that several fiction submissions we rcvd can be posted early this week!— March 12, 2012 12:01 a.m.
Battle of the Peeps - An Insider History of San Diego Porn Shops (newly revised 10-23)
Deja Vu Showgirls owner Harry Mohney will by on the TV show TMZ tonight/March 9 - I'm not sure what the story will be about, but the notoriously camera shy pornographer is rarely seen in public, let alone on TV. He's probably promoting his new L.A. strip club --— March 9, 2012 4:45 p.m.