Not Leaving on an Airplane
The guys suing the airlines for speaking Arabic while boarding an airplane.
Well, last blog the topic of speaking different languages in this country came up. And, I have a friend from Iran, and her and I got into a little debate. It's in regards to those guys that did some work …
No Habla English
Our country catering to people that don't speak English.
I’m a Democrat. But I side with Republicans on a number of issues. So, I don’t want this little rant to make me sound like one of those radio talk show hosts I hate. When I was in the DMV …
DMV...isn't as easy as 1,2,3
The DMV finally open after a week of being closed because of the fires. They should fire the employee I had to deal with.
I had the weirdest experience at the DMV today. I've needed to go there for a few weeks, but the fires closed all the San Diego offices. So, I roll into the Poway DMV. The usual 40 minute wait. They …
Candy-O, I Need You
Old people complaining about giving out candy; and a married couple celebrates...in a weird way.
A few things about Halloween candy. I heard a couple older ladies complaining about kids trick or treating that are too old. Suggestion: if you get that worked up over who you are giving candy to, just turn your lights …
The Ink is Black. The Page is White. A'ight?
Why is it okay to make fun of certain races, but others are off-limits?
I was at House of Blues tonight watching Louis XIV and Transfer (two great local bands). Between sets, a DJ was playing old skool hip-hop. You know the tunes...Tone Loc, down with OPP, cars that go boom, etc. Tina said …
The Greetings Should Stay in Cards
How clerks greet customers, and if it's always necessary.
I went into a Hallmark. The second I walked in, a lady in her 40s, from the other end of the store, yells "Hello sir, how are you?" I didn't look up for a few seconds, until it dawned on …
The Razors Edge
From a handlebar mustache, to a short one that looks like Hitler. What will people think?
I shaved off my beard, but kept this long, insane mustache for some Halloween parties. I was going as Sonny Bono, with my date going as Cher. I decided after having this handlebar mustache from hell, that I would try …
Trick or Treat -- For Real This Time.
With the recent fires, will kids be trick or treating this year?
About a year ago, I moved into this house in San Marcos. It's up on a really steep hill in a cul-de-sac. I bought a few bags of candy for the kids. I'm never home on Halloween, but like to …
Not Trick or Treat -- But Trick Plays.
When football players like Tom Brady resort to trick plays and cheating, to win games.
I always hate when a great sports team gives you reasons to hate them. As a kid in the 70s, you could watch the Steelers, or Lakers, and like every player on that squad. Same with the Cowboys. But in …
Shocked by Monkeys
A monkey attack in India; and the best monkey joke you'll ever hear.
My friend Judy is fascinated by funny newspaper headlines. She emails me a bunch each day from the L.A. Times. I think tonights was "Rockies Horror Show" or something to that affect. I'm more fascinated by funny news stories. Well, …
Light My Fire
Some of my observations on the fires and how they're reported.
Well, it used to be when I would forget and leave my sunroof open on my car, it always rained. Murphy's Law. I washed my car the day before the fires, and the next day it was covered in ash. …
Art Art Bo Bart.
The new documentary on a child artist, and other thoughts on abstract paintings.
I've argued with friends over abstract art. I have no problem if that's your thing and you like it. But don't try to analyze it. And don't tell me it takes talent to create. If I'm sitting in Carl's Jr …
Play With Fire
Fires in the city bring out the best...and worst...in people.
So, I'm looking at the home I just moved into less than a year ago. It's in San Marcos, where one of the fires is. The pool looks safe. The back deck is old wood, that looks like it's just …
Lawyers, Bets, & Money.
Making bets with friends, and how it turns out.
I have a friend that's a weasle. Well, a few that are. One is a lawyer in L.A. 'Nuff said. The other guy always tries to make bets with us, when he knows the outcome. I remember the first time …
The S*&% List
A recent list of the worst songwriters of all-time, and why lists can never get it right.
Why are lists so poorly done? Always. The top 100 boxers of all-time, when it came out recently, was perhaps the only list that got it right. Movie lists can generally do a decent job. When AFI does the best …
Britney Spears Skid Marks
Britney Spears latest news item...running over a photographers foot. And why, for once, she was right.
I witnessed the paparazzi following Britney Spears around (you can read about it if you search the older Crashers). But, when I see it on shows like TMZ last night, it makes me realize just how ridiculous it all is. …
2 Tacos @ $.99 + Burger = 5 missed gunshots
A shooting in Chula Vista. The guy wasn't hurt by gunfire, but by killing his diet.
So, I'm watching Letterman, and trying to finish the Thursday Union-Tribune. I get to the section with short crime stories. They're usually the same ol' thing. Someone got carjacked. A 7-11 was robbed, etc. But this news story seemed so …
Kamikaze Kayakers
The most recent shark attack in Hawaii, and other attacks that have occured while kayaking.
More shark stuff. On the news, a woman was kayaking. I believe in Australia. A great white circled her, before going right at her and knocking her out of the thing. She ended up smacking it on the mouth (women …
Girls Kooky for George Clooney
The latest George Clooney, older classics, and other film stuff.
I saw the movie Michael Clayton tonight. The latest George Clooney flick. It's strange, the person that wrote the screenplay apparently wrote Dolores Claiborne (an amazing movie, adapted from a Stephen King book). It makes me wonder...when this cat writes …
I Think We Need a Bigger Boat
My fear of sharks.
When I have CNN on, and hear the word "shark" I run to the TV. I'm always expecting to see someone that's half eaten, or at least missing a knee cap. But the story yesterday was six dudes in Florida …