What A Nightmare

I must have been a glutton for punishment last night. Yesterday, Ann picked up the 15th anniversary, limited-edition, super-special digitally enhanced version of Tim Burton's emo classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Note: I'm not emo; I just dig the movie.) At any rate, the movie comes packed with three discs: the movie, the bonus content, … Continue reading What A Nightmare

The End of Convertiblism

I had been seriously second-guessing my decision to purchase the PT Loser from the time I brought it home. At the time of purchase, it was simply my intention to dump my Explorer in exchange for something that got better mileage, was fun to drive, and had affordable payments. (Note: If gas prices were still … Continue reading The End of Convertiblism

They’re Back…But Why?

Look, I've never claimed to be the picture of today's fashion. I just sort of evolve and blend in as I always have and probably will continue to do. But I've noticed recently that there's been an 80s fashion trend with the male Abercombie-and-Fitch-shirt-wearing crowd that is slowly coming back, much like some things that … Continue reading They’re Back…But Why?

There Used to Be a Batting Cage Here…

It looks like another part of my childhood is being ripped away from me. The Carson Batting Cages, a longtime staple within Alpine Village in Torrance, CA, will cease to operate in a matter of days from what I understand. In fact, it could be gone by the time this post goes live. No, they … Continue reading There Used to Be a Batting Cage Here…

Good and Bad

There's good and bad when it comes to losing weight over an extended period of time. First, the good. You just feel great and can do much more than before. Now here comes the bad. Anybody who is trying to shed some weight obviously wants immediate results and naturally they get frustrated when they don't. … Continue reading Good and Bad