Golden Stalwart aka Shameless "Us" Promotion
On Fish's suggestion, We are for sale in San Diego Since I would never condescend to abuse craigslist, it's obvious that I think we have a viable, exportable commodity here!
Out of Order.
OK, this chapter is completely in the wrong place, but I'm excited and can't shutup. My Chevy is going to my buddy's garage tomorrow morning to start the drivetrain swap-a-roo. It will be off the road for a while... I'm …
I Always Want What the Boys Don't Like
I'm always on the hunt. But I'm looking for what most surfers are trying to avoid. I've become obsessed with checking the online surf report. I call my boyfriend at 7am and casually ask about work in between questions about …
What's Your Problem, San Diego?
Maybe it's the water temperature turning cooler, or the impending arrival of winter... but a funky fog has settled over San Diego. Everyone around me is in a mood. My co-workers are grumpy, my friends are complaining, people on the …
Lifting Weights and Conducting Batons -- Both Can Be Dangerous
When I write about the idiots I see on the news or in the newspaper, sometimes I have to think twice about it. For example, I heard about a guy lifting weights that dropped the thing on his neck as …
Memories
Life goes on and some memories fade. But, there is a curious thing that happens, we remember things from days long gone and cannot recall what we had for lunch yesterday. Some people recall TV theme songs (which are few …
No More Excuses
Okaayyyy... So for a while now, I've been saying that I wouldn't blog on the Reader's "Neighborhood Blogs" because I don't live in San Diego anymore. Like one of Josh Board's frequently identified and much maligned idiots, I left sunny …
no matter how many time this lady enters the ring she always has her game face on
ya usually know a fish by it's smell and dis one smells bootiful
The Shore 9/23/09
Jet West performed to over 85 friends and fans in the intimate venue dubbed "The Shore" in Hermosa Beach, CA. We played an hour set followed by the local band, Sand Section. Good times again as the crowd was introduced …
What a day!
So many wonderful advertisements, so much weirdness, savings, and unintentional humor! We've got that Imperial spy bot from Hoth, this item of questionable legality, this thing for those who feel so guilty over snacking they must self-penalize, and even some …
Rats and the Reindeer Sox Saga
it all started day before yesterday when i was up very early walking around in my usual bedware (shorts and an undershirt) when out of a "somethings in the oven" two weeks my bare feet knew before long i was …
Kidnapping Your Own Kids
Remember when emailing first started becoming the way to communicate? We found out which of our friends were spell check nazis. Which of our friends had more fun typing smiley faces then actual content? Which of our friends freaked out …
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A Few Musings Before My Birthday...
"Well, little, princess, think this party is the pits? Enjoy it while it lasts...we'll soon be blown to bits!" --Wierd Al Yankovic, from his version of "Happy Birthday To You." Monday, October 5th, marks a transition day. Lee "Hacksaw" Hamitton …
See you next year, September
I was all excited to get down to brass tacks and do some serious craigslist spelunking after a day off (rippin' it up at the velodrome--support your local bike racers by hitting up Tuesday night races through October!). There will …
Update in Little Falls 9/30/2009
I have been watching the big dig in Little Falls on Lindbergh Drive. They are replacing the water, sewage and storm drain systems under the American Recovery Reinvestment Act, stimulus money. The project is a patchwork of repairs on a …
Stop and Smell the Roses (And Leave a Tip for Joshua Bell)
I got one of these chain letter emails. But this one I found rather interesting. I did a bit of research, something I hate I do. I had to, though. I wanted to make sure the story was legit. And …
Some Musings On Our Fast-Food Culture...
"Billions And Billions Served! Only Thousands Actually Digested!" --from the now-defunct comic strip "Shoe" As I stated before, it's a very rare occurance that I go into a "fast-food" restaurant for a meal. I only will venture in if I …
Innocence of the moonlight
The innocence of the moonlights reflection on the leaves, as the soft wind caressed my face brought a smile to my heart. A reminder that the night was embracing all that was tender and loving. A breeze that spoke to …