Five days later...
Dear friends, The s#%t went down as you know it. I’m in a freaking detention center and it sucks royally. Hope you enjoyed kayaking and I’m really sorry I “bailed out” on you. I would have so much more rather …
Frosty and the Icebird
There were many toy commercials on TV that made me perpetually yearn for the products that were advertised. Some of them my mother bought for me, but most of them she didn’t. When she actually did indulge me, I learned …
Athletes Gone Wild -- College Soccer, Football, and Tyson Edition
Mike Tyson was arrested for punching a paparazzi. Apparently the guy followed him into a bathroom. Not a smart move, following a guy into a bathroom that did jail time for rape. And would routinely knock out huge men within …
Not of This World
in a time when every salesperson in the mall seems compelled to try to shove more and more merchandise down your throat, there's a place you can go to and just feel good about yourself and life again. the 'not …
Back to Osprey for Some Sundowner Surf
Neighbor John and others enjoy a sundowner surf session on a recent Sunday at Osprey on Sunset Cliffs. The high tide makes for some lumps and bumps, but the breakers are big enough and fast enough to offer up fun …
Pause For Dramatic Effect
A brief, material world reflection: Twigg's on Adams gets bonus points for serving a macaroni salad as the side dish to their sandwich. It's not as good as L&L mac salad, but it's much more interesting than chips or nothing. …
Facebook and Food Fights in School
I remember being in 8th grade, and sneaking into a movie theatre with my stepbrother to see Fast Times at Ridgemont High. And it's still one of the best teen movies ever made. After seeing that, everyone tried ordering pizza …
Feeding the Beast
Things are not critical to our existence. I look around my desk. It is covered in crap. Things. That cost money. A computer, a calculator, a thesaurus (well, that may be necessary, as creativity is always a good "thing"). Imagine …
Alkalinity And Color Theory
When you just don't have time to hang out on the shoeblog, you can stop by my blog for an update on The Most KickA$$ Pair Of Used Shoes In San Diego. They are here. With these shoes, you are …
Update Little Falls, 11/12/2009
Good news on why a stable Yuan is good. The big picture appears to be that the U.S. needs to fix it's economy and China needs to spend it's money!. To move the Yuan up would depress U.S. consumer demand …
CPUC Division of Ratepayer Advocates Queries SDG&E in Secret on Gas Holder Legal Expenses
In mid-2009, San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) provided secret responses to the Division of Ratepayer Advocates of the California Public Utilities Commission (DRA CPUC). DRA wanted to know if SDG&E was attempting to pass costs through to consumers …
The Diaper Darling -- Astronauts Gone Wild
I initially thought I'd write a blog about the possible Aerosmith break-up. It just lends itself to so many possibilities. Would Aerosmith find a singer as ugly as Tyler? Would they go for someone as old? Or would they find …
I Ask Not For Literary Greatness
Quick entry today as I am writin' my face off in the world of fiction, working on a short story and trying to be Mr. Super Discipline guy. Here's a Runner-Up: TAMIYA RC CARS - $65 (normal h. SD) Remote …
The Media and President Obama
Someone sent me the current You Tube entry into the President Obama as a Muslim campaign This effort is a a small time film pieced together from numerous speeches to make a point alleging Muslim sympathy by our President. If …
Singing on a Team
by Kathryn Graham - 2008 My earliest memory or hearing a reference to Saint Olaf’s was in a scene long ago on the now defunct but still very funny television show, The Golden Girls. The characters, three unique and individually …
Can I just marry myself?
I know, I'm really in no position of being picky right now when it comes to a husband. But oh well, c'est la vie, what can I do about it? I have my profile on every single free dating website …
Blinded by the White -- Sammy Sosa and Amy Winehouse Get Goofy
A few celebrities are in the news for changes to their personal appearance. Amy Winehouse finally made it out of rehab, and decided the next best move would be breast implants. I’m guessing she’ll probably get another few tattoos to …
Topics on Dual Citizenship
Topics on Dual Citizenship, By Sergio J. Castro In the USA, of the Mexican law enforcement agencies “The Federales” is the police force that is best known by the general public, there are several federal police departments in the country …
I just want to use a restroom...
If you ever find yourself at the intersection of Broadway and 11th, where the City College bus/trolley stop is, and you need to use a restroom then oh boy, you got some serious problems. I had business in Rancho Penasquitos …
Happy B-Day, USMC!
"To Err Is Human, To Forgive, Divine... Neither of which is USMC Policy!" --On a pillar in Recieving Barracks, USMC Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, SC. Quote found in the book "The Marine Machine." Today marks the birthday of the …