Downsizing, Part Trois

"I miss the truck, Daddy." Those were the words Anthony uttered to me the other day while we were out for a drive. "I know, Tony. I miss it, too." And it's true. I really, really do miss my Explorer for so many reasons: the leather seats, power driver's seat, third-row seating, all that room, … Continue reading Downsizing, Part Trois

Thinking…

With our company now officially on the market, I couldn't help but ponder... Is it unreasonable to think that the future owners, whomever they may be, would consider keeping Corporate operations here in L.A. as opposed to moving them to the East Coast? Wouldn't it be easier to leave things as they are instead of … Continue reading Thinking…

A Book of Lies?

Could this quite possibly be the most useless book ever written? Or is its author the smartest man in the universe? If you ask me, it's a little of both. Author David Zinczenko is ca$hing in on the laziness of Americans by catering to their one vice: fast food. In his book Eat This, Not … Continue reading A Book of Lies?

Things Get Damaged…

Pop Quiz, kiddies! Can any of you tell me how long your ol' Uncle Dave has had his "new" 2007 PT Cruiser convertible? Here are your choices: a) One day b) One week c) One year d) One decade If you answered b) One week, you are correct! You've won a Bozo Button! Ahem. Forgive … Continue reading Things Get Damaged…

Downsizing, Part Deux

The nice thing about buying a car from CarMax is that if you're not satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 5 days--no questions asked. If it turns out you don't like the color, the radio, anything...just take it back and exchange it for something else. Under our neighbor's advice, I drove the … Continue reading Downsizing, Part Deux