Tag: southern california

Just Amazing

I know I've posted a few pictures of the local snow in the past, but after the rain we had over the weekend and on Monday we had probably one of the most picturesque views of the mountains in...well, ever.  I'm not saying that it was spectacular but let's just say that I wasn't the … Continue reading Just Amazing →

Snow Over Hollywood

Okay, so it's not exactly near Hollywood but hey, it was a great sight to see. In case you hadn't heard, we here in southern California actually had real weather over the last few days. No really, we did: rain, wind, cold, etc. The temperatures have been way down in the high 30s--that's like living … Continue reading Snow Over Hollywood →

A Cool Summer

Summers in southern California usually mean one thing: freaking hot. We're talking drive-with-your-AC-on-all-day, better-get-out-the-Slip-N-Slide, I'm-gonna-die-because-it's-so-hot hot. Then there was the Summer of Aught-8. I think we may have turned on the house AC maybe twice in a single week if we're lucky. For the most part, the ceiling fans in each room have produced enough … Continue reading A Cool Summer →

BREAKING NEWS: Earthquake!

Reports are it was a 5.8. Some offices evacuated. Everything fine for now. No damage. UPDATE 12:18 p.m.: Here's a link to the story with stats and exact location. I was on lunch when I started to hear and feel some rumbling. Knowing we're on the second floor and that the floors will make this … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Earthquake! →

It Started Today

July 16, 2004 was a day much like today, save for the fact that I was 35 and Anthony was still in diapers. Oh, and I was about 80 pounds heavier and had more hair. The summer sun shone brightly and the weather was just right. Well, it was right for those of us that … Continue reading It Started Today →