Mmmm…colossal donut…

(Note: This post is the first of what may be many SimulPosts, or entries that pertain to both of my blogs. This can also be seen at 200by40). From the Phone-Cam... It's Bagel and Donut Day @ work today, and evidently they went to the Lard Lad for this sucker. It may not look big … Continue reading Mmmm…colossal donut…

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…

Un Chien Pétomane

This last year has been interesting to say the least. For it was about a year ago when our dog Arliss entered our lives. It's been fun, infuriating, annoying, enjoyable, tiring, and downright frustrating at times when it came to training that animal. All this comes after years of being--completely satisfied, I might add--an owner … Continue reading Un Chien Pétomane

Lame!

As if you couldn't tell, yesterday's post was my first April Fool's Day gag on the blog. And it sucked beyond sucking. (UPDATE 12/18/08: That entry has gotten almost 1,000 hits since posting, so it wasn't that bad.) But I did borrow a page from the late George Plimpton's story about Sidd Finch. Just capitalize … Continue reading Lame!

Harmonix Announces Rock Band Add-Ons

Harmonix, makers of the rockingly successful interactive Rock Band game, has announced plans to expand its lineup of instruments, an inside source has revealed. Speaking under condition of anonymity, they spilled the proverbial beans on several new additions to what Harmonix has referred to as their “franchise” game. The Rock Band Flute will make players … Continue reading Harmonix Announces Rock Band Add-Ons