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Best Renew The Library Books

Mar 31, 2008 in Dreams

Waiting in line to check out my new book, I realized I’d forgotten to bring back the overdue book that I owed. Checking in my pocket, I only had a few Mexican coins — two large five-peso coins, a small three-peso coin, two tiny two-peso coins, and a medum-sized one peso coin. She’d take them.
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Drink of the Month: Presbyterian

Mar 23, 2008 in Drink of the Month

As the weather turns to summer — well, at least as it does here in sunny Southern California — we may be coming to the time of year when brown liquors are replaced by clear ones in your everyday drinks. But, if you want something a bit refreshing, something that can stand up to a bit of spring sunlight and warm air, then let me recommend the Presbyterian. Read on…

How to Pass Your Krav Maga Yellow Belt Test

Mar 17, 2008 in Spurts

Well, I feel like I was run over by a truck or two. But, after six hours of being pounded on during a sunny Sunday afternoon, I now have my Krav Maga yellow belt! The AIG and I have been taking Krav classes since October — first once a week, and now three mornings a week — and let me say we’re hooked. It’s great exercise, great fun, and a great chance to clobber some poor unsuspecting person. Read on… (plus 1 Comments)

Down the Up Staircase

Mar 15, 2008 in Otherwise Uncategorized

Had a nice service for my friend Rick earlier today. Driving home, I came out of the strip mall flats of Inglewood and through the tangle of I-405 on-ramps and suddenly the sky was bright and a bank of cotton candy-fluffy white clouds sat just to my west, halfway to the ocean. Read on… (plus 1 Comments)

Dear City of Anaheim Signange Department

Mar 14, 2008 in Dear So-And-So

Thank you for taking me on a scenic tour of your city today, as I searched for parking for an industry conference at your convention center. I never would’ve seen the reaches of Katella or Harbor avenues without the direction of the digital signs above the road, telling me where to park, what was full and what was open. Read on…

Dear Daylight Savings Time

Mar 13, 2008 in Dear So-And-So

Thank you for coming so early this year. I really appreciate how you gave me the old get-up-and-go by taking away an hour of my wasted sleep time last Sunday, and how you bring light to the evening hours. Those energy savings would sure be nice, too. Read on…

Photographers stand up for your rights in LA, June 1

“One June 1, photographers throughout Los Angeles will gather at the Hollywood and Highland Metro Station to peacefully protest against the unnecessary treatment they have received from security guards…, LAPD, and LASD while photographing in public places, and on the Metro.” As seen on TV. I’d do it if I were going to be in town!

May 16, 2008 in Photo, Things I Might Do | Comment

Join the National Marrow Donor Registry

This is actually a great offer… it takes a blood or cheek-swab test to join the National Marrow Donor Registry, so that they can match you to potential recipients; for the nonce, the test is free, so you can join without paying, and maybe save a life down the road!

Via Flaming Nerd

May 14, 2008 in Don't Miss This Great Offer | Comment

Photos of Chile Volcanic Eruption, with Thunderstorm

Hear about that volcano in Chile? Incredible photos of the eruption merging with an electrical storm (caused by the eruption? Would seem to me that an eruption would cause tons of static electricity in the air…)

May 12, 2008 in 47 Wonders Of The World | Comment

Happy May Day

May 1, 2008 in Politicks | Comment (2)