Archive for September 2011
oh you monkey face
Molly and myself earlier today. The Santa Monica Pier was pretty delightful, despite the fact the rides weren’t operating and there were a few too many fast food establishments at hand. There was an arcade with a satisfying amount of old-school games, a squashed penny machine, and photo booths. I love this picture. Oddly, the…
Read Morebitter sweet boozy
I’m thumb-typing this into my McPhone (this hotel charges for Internet usage, boo, down with The Man). Actually I’m typing this in the hotel room’s bathroom whilst soaking my feet in cold water in the tub. The feet are deservedly sore after an epic slog through the Superfreakout Fashion District today. How I love the…
Read Moreattitude adjustment
I don’t have an overly stressful life but this week has been a little rapidfire. Suffering from unusually early mornings, late nights and high heels. I’m fidgeting in my businesslike attire as I type. But now, this project is completed and delivered and clapped at and now it’s time to stick the proverbial fork in…
Read Moredownward dog
My yoga teacher B teaches a Vinyasa class that’s one of the hardest classes I’ve taken. I’m one of those people who have to wipe down the mat, floor and walls near me after this class, what with all the sweating. I started taking this class when my hip was injured over the summer; it…
Read Moretimed challenge
I am suffering from a pinch of writer’s block and a dash of inertia. I have several saved drafts and very little gumption. It’s getting nervous-makingly late in the day. So, I just set my alarm for five minutes and am just typing until it goes off. I noticed how happy I felt today, supporting…
Read Morehillside yuppie-hippie hootenanny
I was invited to a local annual outdoor concert today. Not necessarily the lineup of musicians I’d seek out, but hey, free ticket, picnic with friends, delicious cool and cloudy autumnal weather, why the hey not? The music was so-so to my ears, except for a blazing set by the Blind Boys of Alabama. Did…
Read Morecostume dilemma
What am I going to be for Halloween? I still feel like the 2009 mob of angry villagers was my high point. Last year was pretty good, too. This year? No ideas. Well, a couple ideas, but nothing too zingy. I would love to finally do something robotic, but I’m in such a non-crafty mode.…
Read Morelengthy rumination on the concept of evil
It’s the Fourth Friday Challenge for September. My friend Paul and I, both posting daily in 2011, decided to give each other a job once a month to keep things spicy. In his words, “we want to push ourselves to do something more interesting than we might otherwise.” I will put his challenge to me…
Read Moremaking a break
I feel fussy and there were too many in my office this afternoon, so I took myself out on a break, picking up my dry cleaning and settling in for a bit at a coffee shop I don’t normally frequent. I must say the people watching is first rate. In addition to a kaleidoscope of…
Read Moremortifying old days
I’m listening to a radio show that’s playing some extremely choice and very obscure early-80s Northern California punk music. I am cringing, cringing, CRINGING. There was a silly novelty-record feeling to a lot of that music (even the Dead Kennedys were very goofy a lot of the time). I’m not cringing from the sounds per…
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