By the Way…

I had one of those moments with The Kid that I will truly treasure. See, he loves The Polar Express, a movie I would have not considered watching before he came along. At any rate, we were putting up the tree and decorations last weekend and had the soundtrack playing in the background. Then this … Continue reading By the Way…

Giving Thanks

I'm thankful... ...to be alive to experience everything good or bad. ...for my son and wife that continually put up with my nonsense and still manage to tell me they love me. ...the hugs said family give me each day. ...my mom who raised two boys on her own after Dad died when I was … Continue reading Giving Thanks

Large Detroit Car Company

In the wake of Detroit's Big Three getting handed a giant FAIL in requesting their bailout, I recalled a clip from the very first long-form music/comedy skit video ever made. It was called Elephant Parts, a project dreamed up by former Monkee Michael Nesmith and produced with money from his mother's Liquid Paper enterprise. And … Continue reading Large Detroit Car Company

Staying Indoors

As the wildfires continue to burn over 20 miles from my home, the effects are starting to begin. First, it was already a warm day. As of this sentence it's 86 degrees. Second, the smoke from the fires is starting to slowly creep its way down to Long Beach and the sky looks incredibly...bad. It's … Continue reading Staying Indoors

Busy Weekend

Alright, here's a quick summary. Friday night we took Anthony out trick-or-treating around the neighborhood with the local kiddies. We shared some goodies at a neighbor's house when it was all said and done, and I couldn't help but notice the lack of people out this year. Maybe it's because this Hallowe'en was on a … Continue reading Busy Weekend