9/11 Flashback with a Friend
It was eight years ago, another quietly sunny September morn, bland but for the start of that back-to-school bite in the air, and we were together all day. You called out from the next room, just as I was waking …
I Know That Dude
My stepdad and girlfriend have this unique power. Okay, well...power might not be the right word. It's not like a power that super heroes have. They can recognize people very well. It sometimes saves me, because my girlfriend will say …
Road Graffiti is a Twisted Outlet for the Twisted
Fat People Flying
I hadn't played racquetball with Thomas in months. He was no longer working for the company in Sorrento Valley, so hitting the LA Fitness there wasn't happenin'. He flew out of the country on vacation, and we recently got together …
Music of the Refreshing Breeze
As the sun slowly sets over the western sky the breeze refreshes the sleeply warm air. The cottonwood's leaves sound as though a thousand people are clapping so softly. They pause and repeat again the softness of the air. The …
North Embarcadero is Blooming with the New Urban Trees 6 Exhibit in Downtown San Diego!
New sculptures were recently installed by the San Diego Port and a public ceremony will be held on September 12th, 2009 at 10am in front of the Port’s B Street Cruise Ship Terminal in the Marina District in Downtown San …
The Neighborhood
Neighborhood, DRAMA. When i wake up and eventually drive around my neighborhood there is never anything to see except COPS. These cops are always everywhere. There's a liquor store down the street, well technically theres a lot of liquor stores …
McDonald's -- Over 50 Billion Sued
What a shame. That poor guy in the movie "Coming to America" had to change the name of his restaurant because it resembled McDonald's. Yet in real life, for some reason, restaurants can get away with it. In Malaysia, a …
Police Officer and Rapper -- One Kills a Man. One Gives Away Cars.
Chris Rock once said how bizarre the world had become when Eminem had a #1 record, saying "The top rapper is white, and the best golfer is black." Along that same logic, I wonder what the world is coming to …
Is It Better "Living Through Chemestry?"
"If you get drunk, you miss all the fun!" --Hamburg University Drinking Club, Hamburg, Germany The latest incident involving Shawne Merriman and Tila Tequila has pointed out that the term (bowlderized for The Reader's protection) "Instant Adam-Henry...just add alcohol" is …
Update in little Falls 9/7/2009
Labor day 2009-had the day off, so what did I do. I went to Linbergh State Park here in little Falls. You know, the Linbergh at the San Diego airport. This was a favorite spot of mine when I was …
No Bailout For Animals
"If you're walking down the street and you see a piece of paper on the sidewalk, bend over and pick it up. It will empower you. No one else had the strength to do it."--Black Elk While Wall Street fat …
Politics as usual? Homelessness Noise
Headlines today announced that the Federal Government needs to hire thousands. Here's my idea for them: The best plan for filling all those job openings is to hire the homeless. There are lots of people sleeping on sidewalks who are …
The rebirth of Cardiff's own Jonathan Jones
It’s another Thursday winter night in Linda Vista. Inside the tiny building, scattered smokers huddle near the deserted entrance as Morena Boulevard turns in for the night. Inside, the stage lights suddenly flash on, illuminating the room. The lights reveal …
San Diego Stupid Chargers -- The Tila Tequilla Edition
There were a few crazy parties last night, as well as my fantasy football draft. Always weird to go from a three hour period spent with geeks that have 34 different color-coded sheets with various football player stats....to a crazy …
Ever Wonder
Even though we get everything from the planet and the dirt, we don't like to get dirty. Why we spend billions to explore outer space and we still don't even know what's going on across the street. How old is …
Stuck!
I was running late… and trying to catch the ’59 Impala that was ahead of me on the freeway. Top speed in my Chevrolet is only 55 mph, so I had no chance. I glanced down at the gauges – …
Oldies (but goodies?)
I had a day of running all over town, topped off by some racquetball games against Gavin. This guy makes me run so much, my legs feel like they're going to fall off. Luckily, neither of us got injured when …
Jet West - O'Connell's Bar 9/4/09 Recap (San Diego, CA)
Our band Jet West kicked it at O'Connell's Bar in San Diego, CA on Friday night. We invited guests "The Barnicles" and "The Stir Crazies" to help put on a great show. Just as the clock struck midnight, Jet West …
Car Crash That's a Nail Biter
This story happened in Salt Lake City, home for all your salt needs (and all your multipe wives). Lee Redmond is a 68-year-old lady who was in a car crash. Now, it would be fun to speculate as to how …