Effects Experiments
We edit with Adobe Premiere Elements, a handy-dandy program that does all the basics, and some of the extras, too. For example, Premiere offers a wide range of visual effects, which can do everything from spruce up the color in …
Jewel of the Hills
The Dog Blog -- Furry Tales
My girlfriend and I went to see comedian Jim Breuer, the former Saturday Night Live and Half-Baked star. He was at the Improv in Irvine. His set wasn’t very good (one of the opening comedians was actually funnier). But he …
Tequila Monday - Recipe
Life in PB
The Budget's Done...And So's Arnie And Most Of The Legislature!
"So what did you expect? --The Waco Kid (Gene Wilder) to Black Bart (Cleavon Little), from the Mel Brooks classic "BLAZING SADDLES" The budget is here, finally! Lots of programs nuked, lot of tax revenues slashed away...and still only three …
Oscar Re-Cap
I'm not going to talk about what people wear. I always thought that element was lame (but what the hell was with Goldie Hawns outfit?) When watching the show last night, I saw Valentino talking. I thought it would've been …
SD Politics
This is totally unbelievable. According to a news story today, Mayor Jerry Sanders appears to agree with me. "Mayor Jerry Sanders office is considering eliminating or consolidating the city's 2 nonprofit redevelopment agencies...the CCDC and SEDC." I opine he should …
Alien Lands in PB Revisited
It was seven minutes past eleven when I felt like a stranger in my own Pacific Beach neighborhood. I was alone. I was sober. I think I experienced what some refer to as a moment of clarity-- at least in …
East Village Ambience
Fishing the Pier with Tomas and Leo
The Ocean Beach Fishing Pier was built in 1966, and extends nearly 2,000 feet. The pier is open 24 hours a day, and almost always seems to host at least a few fishermen, as well as people just looking to …
Bungling Bicycle Burglars
Burglary stories are always fun to blog about. Probably more fun to watch on those shows that catch the crooks on camera. In Bellevue last week, a man made sure a couple burglars in his house didn't get away. No...he …
McDonald's in the News...and Domestic Abuse
I woke up this morning at 10:30. I grabbed the paper from outside, and turn on the news. My girlfriend is out walking the dog. And a few stories catch my eye. The first says that singer Rhianna might be …
Banker's Hill- A Noisy Place Filled with Character
When I first moved to San Diego I remember saying to a friend that I wanted to live in Banker’s Hill. I loved the hills and dales of the once strictly professional district. With its historical houses and homeless people …
What do Michael Jackson, Obama, and Ghandi all have in common?
Since I collect music memorabilia, I can appreciate when I hear about things being auctioned off. George Michaels paid a million bucks for the white piano John Lennon owned (and wrote "Imagine" on). I would've paid that if I had …
Helicopter over Tijuana
The unrest and instability in Mexico arrived at my front door on February 4, 2009. On that day I stood on the threshold of my palatial wooden shack in northeastern Tijuana and watched as a helicopter carrying soldiers of the …
Potpourri
I got a bill today from ATT. I recently switched to Cox for their bundle price and therefore canceled my service with ATT. I mention this because they sent me an actual paper bill for 0.16! It cost about 3 …
A Macaw Named Brat
You meet some interesting people in Ocean Beach. And now and then, you meet an interesting bird.A macaw named Brat happened to be hanging out at the foot of Newport Avenue when we stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon. He …
Southeastern San Diego: A Great Place to Live, Work, & Do Business
In my community of southeastern San Diego there are typical businesses: grocery stores, dry cleaners, discount stores, restaurants, and unfortunately, too many liquor stores and fast food spots which I believe, contribute to health disparities amongst many of my neighbors. …
New Stoplight Going Up
