I am as disappointed in myself as you are that it has taken me five days to post about my week-long trip back to the East Coast. Usually I return to Los Angeles…
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The Top Ten Albums Of 2016…So Far
Hello friends, my old darkness. Are you all gearing up for your July 4th weekend? I know I am. For the first time…ever–I think–I am going to have a four-day weekend. This…
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Into A Deepening Sea
I had a whole post written out about life changes, and work changes, and schedule changes, but then WordPress shit the bed and now I don’t feel like re-writing it. This is…
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Jackie Jackson – Los Angeles Dodgers Safari (1965)
As a Mets fan, I feel dirty for writing about piece of Dodgers-related ephemera. Alas, this one is pretty unique — special, even! — so I can set aside my bias for a…
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Surrounded
I received a very nice care package from the East Coast tonight with some delicious libations. Plenty of Grimm Artisanal Ales including a couple freshly-canned IPAs should make this evening’s transition from work-week…
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The Desert, Fine Dining, Unlimited Beer, And Endless Metal
As some of you know I’ve been MIA for the past couple weeks. When last we spoke, I had completed my marathon birthday celebration and was with the sundry birthday celebrations that kept my…
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Spring Break?
Good news, everyone! I have exactly…10 days between this most recent string of busy days and nights, and the next string of busy days. My birthday celebration ended up lasting a full…
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The Distinguished Gourmand: Odys + Penelope
I survived my trip to Vegas last week. Barely. I had hoped to spend a day relaxing in my king-sized bed overlooking the Strip, blogging about my (mis)adventures while snacking on some…
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Getting Busy
I always look forward to – and dread in equal measure – the month of April. Especially since moving to LA, it seems like each year I’m left with precious little time…
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Dick McCormack – Voices In The Hills
There I was, sitting at the Coffee Bean on Beverly near La Brea. Mets hat on, University of Vermont hoodie crumpled up in a ball on the back seat of my car.…