An Expensive Evening
Dinner and a show at a jazz club in Los Angeles.
I never complain about gas prices. I remember hearing Adam Carolla once say something like "I hope gas goes up to $20 a gallon. I'll still be able to afford it. And, all those idiots on the road that don't …
Bad Luck
KUSI's Rod Luck arrested in San Francisco.
It's time for KUSI to get rid of Rod Luck. Seriously. If they keep him, that would be an insane PR move. First, let's look at a little history here, since I've lived in San Diego the entire 38 years …
Police Brutality and Noise Complaints
More police beatings in the news, and a dentist in Carlsbad that profits from having a loud, disruptive party.
In a week, two different videos popped up showing cops beating the tar out of people. I contacted the police awhile back. I told them they really need to send undercover or Internal Affairs people out and see how cops …
The Kids in the Hall
The best comedy troupe ever.
You can argue which comedy troupe you think is the best. Monty Python, to me, were always overrated. And, that British humour is so hit-and-miss. The original Saturday Night Live cast was amazing. It's hard to top John Belushi, Gilda …
Escaping from the Pokey
The San Diego resident who has to go back to prison.
I hear people debate this at the water cooler daily. Not the water cooler at the Reader. I don't hang out there. But, various water coolers. Oh yeah, I go into offices around the city, and listen to what all …
Movie Complaints
My complaint on the rating system, and movie commercials.
I've complained so much about people talking in movie theatres, the price of a 32 oz. Coke, and countless other things. But, I wanted to go a different direction this time. I saw the movie The Visitor the other night. …
Hillary Clinton -- A Bad Sport
Hillary Clinton using sports analogies.
I remember years and years ago, when Hillary was campaigning in New York. She put on a Yankees cap, and I believe she said the Yankees were her favorite team. Someone pointed out her mentioning the Cubs being her favorite …
The 411 on 911 Operators
Recent stories involving idiotic 911 operators.
It seems that every few years, you'd hear some crazy 911 call on the news. It would usually involve a person that called and wanted directions somewhere, with an angry operator telling them 911 is only for emergencies. Sometimes, you'd …
I Am Iron Man
Seeing the movie Iron Man, and commenting on it.
If I was Iron Man, or any super hero like that, I would use my powers for good. Sure. But, I'd also use them for evil. I'm not talking about the way Jim Carrey made the womans dress fly up …
Naked Athletes
Golfer John Daly and a hockey player, running around without all their clothes on.
I remember being amazed when I did a story on a nudist colony nearby. They do so many events naked. I saw the sign-up sheet for volleyball, and couldn't help think how injured someone might get when the ball was …
'Canes Breeds Fun
The Breeders performance at 'Canes.
I read a story in one of the smaller, local rags. It knocked 'Canes as a music venue, which I thought was insane. The point of the article, was the tribute bands. Hey, the Belly Up and Casbah have tribute …
Cat Scratch Fever
Cats in the craddle/and they're scratching you. Hit a power pole/Now you're feeling blue. Oh..and make money for committing crimes!
I saw a couple of short stories in the U-T this morning, right on the same page. One was about a motorist in Modesto that crashed into a power pole, toppling iy. Why did she crash? The cat she had …
Fight Club
The best fight scenes in movies.
Okay, here is the first, and only, rule about this fight club. Give details, not just the movie. So, here's the deal. I go onto Rotten Tomatoes often. It's the best site to check out if you are wondering about …
Shark Sandwich
The shark attack near Solana Beach.
There was so much written and done about the shark attack, I didn't think I was gonna tackle it for a blog. But then, so many things popped into my mind. When I heard a newscaster say "The deadly shark …
Sweet Dreams
The dream I had last night, and why my family seems to be into dreams.
People that analyze dreams are insane. There's really nothing there. You have a bunch of crazy thoughts, (or normal thoughts), and when you sleep, you can't really control them. I had a girlfriend in 11th grade that was mad at …
White Trash -- Edgar Winter's Band
A few annoying people. One was at the Edgar Winter concert.
I've been accused by a few people, of picking on African-Americans in my blog. So, I'm here to go the opposite direction. I'm going to pick on a white person. An albino, at that. Well, that's not really true. Sure, …
Wesley Snipes, Miley Cyrus, and the Big Bad Bear
Wesley Snipes is sentences to three years; Miley Cyrus is a billionaire, and a bear kills a trainer.
There were such interesting news stories, I didn't know which to blog about. I thought about the bear that ate his trainer. I had just seen that mauler in Semi-Pro, yet another unfunny Will Ferrell film. But, when another animal …
99 Red Balloons
A priest walks into a bar....and wants to buy hundreds of balloons!
So, I first heard morning radio shows yesterday talking about a Roman Catholic priest in Brazil that wanted to break a record by floating with the most helium balloons. My first thought was -- is this a record against other …
Bond. James Bond.
Cell phones when you drive, Sandra Bullock, and James Bond's Aston Martin.
There were a few car related items I was thinking about. First, when I heard that the Aston-Martin used in the latest James Bond movie ended up in water, I figured it was a stunt gone wrong. Maybe they pressed …
Titanic Auction Items
A stopwatch and ticket from the Titanic, along with some other valuable collectables.
Since I write a column in Autograph Magazine, I'm always looking out for stories that relate to that hobby. I saw a story today about some items from the Titanic, that sold for big prices. In 2006, a 99-year-old woman …