Ann bought me a film scanner the other day as a combination anniversary/Father's Day present. And ever since I opened it, I've been looking through boxes of old negatives for stuff to scan and e-mail/post on Facebook/etc. In the process I came across an old negative of me and my brother at Disneyland, circa 2000 … Continue reading Not the Same Person
Hurricane Dave
I normally give follow-up posts the title of "[Original Blog Title], Part Deux" but today I'm breaking tradition because, quite simply, this one needs it. And once again, I would like to warn those of you with virgin eyes and ears that this one will be laden with profanity. Ahem. So let's get to it. … Continue reading Hurricane Dave
Christmas in May
Real quickly, here's where the family will be heading today. And if you're in L.A. or visiting, you should check it out since it's free! Disney's A Christmas Carol Train Tour starts at Union Station and begins its trek across the U.S. on Tuesday. If you've got out-of-town visitors, get them on the MTA and … Continue reading Christmas in May
Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Smokers?!
(Note: It should be stated loud and clear that my bike does not have a name. But in order to personify it in this post, I will refer to it as Bikey.) As some of you may know, my new job now affords me the privilege of riding my bike to work. And as you … Continue reading Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Smokers?!
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On this, the 33rd anniversary of Dad's passing, I just want to share a few pictures with you all. Here we are at the playground of what would eventually be my elementary school, Fries (pronounced "freeze") Avenue School in Wilmington, CA. I remember that sweater having Snoopy and Charlie Brown, and the characters and text … Continue reading 33