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Feb
28
The Secret of Life
ordinary day, secret of life
Oct
26
Sorry, Charlie Sheen
Many years ago I was seeing a fellow from Los Angeles. Let’s call him Don Draper. Apart from his being a decent guy, one thing I still remember about Don was that he said he had been to a few parties that Charlie Sheen also attended. Which is different from partying with Charlie Sheen, it… Continue reading »
Sep
05
It rained but there was surfing anyway
It didn’t rain all day, but it looked like it was going to … so this was a big day for On Demand movies. First, I watched a Sundance-y movie called “Easy.” Pretty good, except I kept wondering what the characters actually did for a living that enabled them to live in adorable houses but… Continue reading »
Apr
11
Chocolate Beer Cake
I was really hoping this cake, made with a generous helping of stout, would taste a little like beer. Hey, I’m a grownup. I can handle it. (Maybe just a tinge of hoppy, bitter, acidity …) Sadly, this cake doesn’t deliver any of that. But it’s still a delicious, moist chocolate cake, and I love… Continue reading »
Dec
03
A tribute to never giving up
I just want to take a moment to pay tribute to the two older gentlemen who sit outside my Starbucks every morning, at the table right by the door, talking about their Mercedes’ or their boats or their investment strategy or whatever other imaginary stuff they’re involved with, while they watch everyone who comes in… Continue reading »
Sep
14
Cancer Walk Oct 18
Just to let you know that I’m participating in the American Cancer Society walk to support breast cancer research on Oct 18. Should you be struck by an urge to contribute, please click here
Jun
26
Do such places really exist
This was cycling through the email superhighway. One has to wonder – do such places really exist? Click on the picture at left to judge for yourself.
May
28
Some old and some new family photos
After Idel and Hope visited Florida, I collected some of my most ancient photos and turned them into this small slide show. There are some shots of grandparents and beyond, who knows … Blum’s, Leyes’, LaMon’s, Friedlanders, Lowensteins, and a few others thrown in for good measure. As far as the present day goes, Hope… Continue reading »