Posts by hamblog
school’s…in…for…summer!
The old demolished Oxnard High School, 2008 I always felt insanely resentful of “Back to School” sale alerts in the middle of the summer when I was a kid. It was like this stifling wet blanket brought down upon the previously fun proceedings. I don’t know about you, but school was pure hell about 90%…
Read Moretech in the most unlikely places
The company from which I entrust my clothing for dry cleaning is remarkably forward-thinking in its approach towards marketing and technology. I found them through a Groupon promotion. They send me regular, but not annoying-often, emails and postcards with decent discounts. They offer free pickup and delivery, and one can access one’s account through their…
Read Morewaiting for the hammer to drop
I’m familiar with Western Exterminator’s ominous, hammer-wielding undertaker dude but I hadn’t really taken a good look at the rodent he’s about to smash. Why the jaunty little fedora, and (more importantly) why the knife and fork? He’s kind of cute, and I’m starting to feel sad for him. I’m feeling a little less sorry…
Read Moreon hold again
Today was supposed to be my Fourth Friday Challenge with Paulie Tevis but I need to delay the game. I started getting what I thought was a sinus infection yesterday, which triggered a horrible, horrible migraine (what migraines aren’t horrible, horrible?) I had to cancel plans with some friends, really good plans, and that made…
Read Morei used to laugh
My father suffered from dementia for a number of years before he died. My fantastic and long-suffering stepmother was his primary caregiver right until the end. From what I could gather, dad was a pretty easygoing demented guy, and was able to keep a general schedule and do house chores for a majority of the…
Read Moreguess where i’m typing from?
Testing, one, two, three. Creating this post from the WordPress iPhone app. Not too exciting but it does remind me of the first time I talked on a cell phone. I was passenger in a car, late at night, hurtling down Gough Street in San Francisco. I called my friend Danny D and shrieked, not…
Read Morechairs named sybil
My Darling Andrew put together this wonderful little film. I feel flattered to have been named-checked within it! He knows me so well. [direct link]
Read Moreum, thanks!
This craft store sent me one of their many, many emails today: Am I just Monday-touchy, or is there something a little weird about this? I mean, I appreciate a militant craft stance, but wishing my summer to be crafty above all else, including my personal safety, seems a bit much. Then, when I saved…
Read Morean la evening part two
The first half of the evening was relatively civilized, what with picnic and wine and a beautiful and fancy Nigerian Afro Beat show. The second half of the evening, we “stopped by” the Redwood Bar and Grill in downtown LA. You know, just to check in, breeze by. But once I got a load of…
Read Morean la evening part one
I went to LA last night with the Boyfriend and his two buddies. It was quite a full-spectrum night. Roy to the G to the Biv! First stop, we saw Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, part of the outdoor Grand Performance outdoor summer series. Seun is one of the sons of the mighty Fela Kuti,…
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