Slippery When Wet

On Saturday, I decided to take the family out to a local spot that I had frequented as a kid but they had never been before. The tide pools at White Point Park in San Pedro, CA are simply amazing. Not only is the scenery beautiful but so are the creatures that call it home: … Continue reading Slippery When Wet

The End of An Era

Gee, it seems like it was just 2008 when I wrote about one of my childhood haunts being shut down for good. And just today I found out that the second portion of that childhood, Lakewood Batting Cages, was closing their doors forever – today. Like almost everything noteworthy, I saw the news on their … Continue reading The End of An Era

The Obligatory “Where I’ve Been” Blog Post

Whenever I take any kind of extended absence from blogging, I always feel the need to write a post and justify my leave. This post is no different. For one, my little 75-day blogging marathon burned me out and I didn’t want to head back to it any time soon. That’s a simple explanation. So … Continue reading The Obligatory “Where I’ve Been” Blog Post

Tinnitus and Me

It’s been about a month since my last post so I thought I’d make an appearance to let everyone know I’m still interested in doing this. The time away was much needed. Now let’s get to the heart of things and why I chose today to write, and it’s something I guarantee you didn’t know … Continue reading Tinnitus and Me

Blogging 365, Day 75: On Second Thought…

When I first made the decision to blog every day for the entire year, it seemed like a good idea. I felt up to the challenge and figured I’d always have things to talk about. And for the most part, I did generate ideas that turned into (somewhat) interesting posts. But on this, the 75th … Continue reading Blogging 365, Day 75: On Second Thought…