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LA And Back 27 Aug 2013 | 09:42 am
I had some people to see and errands to run today. That got me in the car early for a drive to Los Angeles. On most days today’s trip should take 1:05. With traffic it was 1:30. Yes, people here kvet...
Is Melissa The St. Patrick Of Irvine? 26 Aug 2013 | 01:41 am
Did St. Patrick banish snakes from Ireland? Catholic.org says no, but it’s still a pretty good story. So is the story of my cousin, Melissa Fox. Today she banished all snakes (at least the one we saw)...
Doppler Gets Groomed (With Photos) 25 Aug 2013 | 05:14 pm
Click to view slideshow. One of the biggest challenges of moving is replacing all the professionals and tradesmen you’ve grown to trust. Doppler’s fur (and before her, Ivy’s) was cut at Hot Diggity D...
The DMV Experience 24 Aug 2013 | 08:22 am
Helaine and I drove to Santa Ana this afternoon. It’s California’s closest DMV office and we had an appointment! That’s right. You can make an appointment at the DMV. Be still my beating heart. Beca...
Our New Grill: I Can’t Say The Adjective 23 Aug 2013 | 03:35 am
We have a new grill. It’s pretty cool as grills go. Large cooktop surface. Side burner. Our home came with a gas stub to the California room, so no more gas bottles or charcoal. Unfortunately, within...
We Went To Laguna Beach 21 Aug 2013 | 03:21 am
Helaine and I spent Monday afternoon/evening in Laguna Beach. It’s only 20 minutes away, but a world apart as far as cost of living is concerned! Part of what gives the town its charm and distinctive...
The Popularity Of Names 20 Aug 2013 | 02:09 am
What makes names go in and out of style? I’m thinking about that after my trip to Florida and lots of contact with people whose names are artifacts of a bygone era. My parents are Harold and Betty. H...
Will Someone Please Turn Off The Damn Alarm 18 Aug 2013 | 09:43 pm
Welcome to the 404. I’m at Gate C16, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The alarm at the nearby emergency exit is wailing. If it’s supposed to be loud enough that it can’t be disregarded, mission ac...
The One Thing Missing From The Norfolk Southern Ad 17 Aug 2013 | 06:14 pm
If you’re like me you’ve been mesmerized by Norfolk Southern’s commercial set to the melody of Schoolhouse Rock, “Conjunction Junction.”. What made the original so memorable was the unmistakable voice...
There’s Something About Commenter Mary 17 Aug 2013 | 07:22 am
Recently commenter Mary raised some eyebrows by objecting to posts about my dad’s hospitalization. Funny thing is, Mary comments under a variety of names! It’s easy to see. The screenshot on the le...
