2009-11-29 
 

November afternoon on the Charles




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2008-09-17 
 

grown tall

At the begining of the summer, G and I planted little sunflower seeds. These ones survived the rabbits, wind and groundhogs.

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2008-06-04 
 

koi cleanup

Monday we cleaned the little koi pond out in the backyard. Mom played paparazzi for us.


even with most of the pond drained, the koi are only partially visible





getting ready to get in





the fish tickled when they swam around my feet





g and dude celebrate after fixing the pump





finally finished





we can see the bottom again!

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2008-05-15 
 

lilac day

Took Mom to the Arnold Arboretum yesterday to see the lilacs. Wonderful time all around!

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2008-05-09 
 

what i did on my spring vacation

This afternoon I put on my purple polo and had G take my picture in front of the lilacs. Why did I have G take my picture in front of the lilacs? Well, I've been thinking about changing my profile photo, but honestly, the lilacs with the purple shirt look a bit too matchy mathchy so we'll have to try again later. That said, for those of you who haven't seen me lately:



Notice anything different?

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2008-03-07 
 

sign of love

Not a huge change, but I'm wondering if the title in the sign is too subtle.

Also finally added a link to Dudette's site. About time!

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2008-01-15 
 

a life of crime...or interviews

No new news on the job front, so G and I are contemplating turning to crime. We have heard that, contrary to popular belief, it actually does pay pretty well. Problem is that we're both rather good at the core which makes a life dedicated to evil a bit of a stretch.

Maybe we can apply to be comic relief villains instead. You know, the kind that they used to fill up the last five minutes of an episode of Superfriends after the headlining Justice Leagers had done their stuff. We could be two brainy scientist guys whose ulitmate goal is to rule the carnival. We'd plan to have free rides and icecream for life, but end up thwarted by the clever Wonder Twins and their sidekick Gleep.

Or maybe we could just be late night talkshow hosts. Big heads seem to be a prerequiste for that job too.

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2008-01-10 
 

where did those days go?

Logged in and realized that it's been almost a week since I last posted. Since my current unemployed status would seem to offer me time to actually come in here more often I need to think back.

Well, we had a weekend. Spent Friday night hanging out with Stuffed Animals and his hilarious wife. (she always has me giggling) This is becoming a Friday night habit I'm not willing to break.

Somewhere in there the weather started to succumb to global warming - or maybe just a shift in the jetstream - and we've been in the 50s ever since.

Spent Monday eve with Dude and Dudette, which was lovely and mellow and involved good food and good wine and great company. In fact, I think I need to start using a new nickname for them as a couple...Dudzes? The Almost Wed? Cute Young Couple? Maybe I'll keep it simple and call them the Sibs. That's what they are after all.

Headed down Cape on Tuesday so Mom could look at a new chair. Ended up spending some quality time afterwards on the Sandwich Beach boardwalk. (and enjoyed the oddly warm, albeit windy, weather)


G with the Sandwich Beach Christmas Tree

Yesterday I had a nasty misunderstanding with a good friend, but that's all over now though it made me realize that I'm skating on rather thin ice mentally with the whole money issue and need to keep tabs on that to prevent cracks.

In an attempt to thicken the surface a bit, I did turn to the best therapy I know of and finally typed in the first chapter of the ghost story that's been bubbling around in my brain for a while now. We'll see if I actually do something with that, but it was quite nice to sit up towards the top of the parentals' garden yesterday and tap away at it.

Today I'm just glued to the computer doing the odd job search and finally updating in here. That and playing Scrabulous on Facebook. Only on my first game and already pleasantly addicted to the whole idea.

Oh, should mention that I've been accompanied on all of the above, except the misunderstanding by G. (though he did offer sane and calming comments when I mentioned it all to him) The best bit about not having a job right now is getting to spend more time with him. Also, he's been a saint over the past few months with all he's doing to help out and keep a big smile on his face when I need to see it and really deserves a special shout out for being such a good monkey.

Labels: 1000 words, dose of mikey, g, shout out, writing

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2007-10-05 
 

three, is the magic number

Today, for the first time, I got a little panicky about the move thing. Not about the whole pick up my life and transfer it three thousand miles away part of it that one would guess I'd panic a bit over. No, I started worrying about boxes. Will we really have time to pack it all away in just a week?

The answer is, of course, yes. If we do a little bit each day, we should be fine. Anyone want a slightly used Ikea Couch? You cart it away and it's all yours.

In other news: Got a little nostalgic for the fun times I've had in the Haight while doing an errand today, so I snapped this as a little reminder.

Labels: 1000 words, looking eastward, san francisco

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2007-09-19 
 

sweet sounds of fall

So true. I regularly read the REAL LIFE comic, but this one is too good to keep to myself. It spoke to me deep down in the core of my being. This time of the year always gives the same excited/giddy feeling I get when clickety clacking up the first big hill on a rollercoaster. Oh, and it has a cool Tivo reference. Click the comic to be taken to the larger version on the RL site.

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2007-09-13 
 

one of many

just one of many possible routes

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2007-09-08 
 

a little slice of crazybusy

Been in photoshoot prep hell for the past few weeks. Much easier process than it was in past years thanks to having an assitant manager. This means that I no longer have to pull 3-4 weeks of 12 hour days in order to get everything together, but it's still pretty hectic.

Talked about leaving with my manager. While, like any boss, he has seemed a bit crazy at times, he has also taught me much of what I know about how business works and has always been there for me over the years. He's offered to help me find interim jobs within the company if needed which is ultracool and a bit of a weight lifted from the moving scales that I've been trying to keep balanced.

Which brings me to the big day. Moving truck is tentatively scheduled to pick our stuff up on October 11th. We'll then spend a night in our empty apartment and then head east to Roseville for a last minute visit with G's parents and then northeast to Idaho to see Craters of the Moon. Then, if he isn't too busy playing golf, we'll head to Lincoln, Montanna for a quick hello to Uncle B.

I've always wanted to see Mt. Rushmore and that's on the way, so why not. Also hoping to stop in Wisconnsin to try some cheese. Please don't tell the California Cows as they're already quite sad about our departure.

In between now and then there's friends to have dinners with a wedding to attend and the aforementinoed photoshoot to manage. This always sounds glamourous because people think of this borderline NSFW image. But really it's a lot of this and this.

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2007-08-24 
 

lol marketing

I figure since LOLcats made it into Time magazine, it's pretty safe to post this here for my tens of readers.



More explanation for those of you still confused can be found here. Mind you, that'll just explain the marketing, not the existence of the LOL meme.

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2007-07-16 
 

as promised

AIDS WALK 2007

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2007-06-26 
 

the rest & best of the weekend

So, after it's inauspicious beginning, the weekend improved dramatically. G and I did end up spending some time in the gayborhood enjoying the vibe. Had steak frites at Chow out on the patio, wandered into Harvest for some birthday cupcakes, and then went to the movies. Shrek the Third, while amusing, doesn't quite stand as tall as the first two.

Deciding to make it a full on movie night, we got home and watched Marie Antoinette. Loved it. I remember it getting some mixed reviews, but can't quite imagine what the fuss was about. Was it deep? No. Did it tell me anything I didn't already know? No. Did it really make me want to see Versailles? Yes.

I gave myself today off as a bit of a birthday present. We made mac and cheese for lunch, did a bunch of crosswords and then went over to Baskin Robbins to cash in our free birthday cone coupons. Ended up down at Ocean Beach because it seemed like the right place to eat ice cream. Gorgeous day today. Walked up and down the beach well into the evening just talking and showing each other interesting flotsam and jetsam. We stayed long enough to watch the sunset and then took our chilled selves home to warm back up.

Reminder to those of you out there experiencing that event called "summer"...while there were some brave folk out there jumping in the waves, I had on jeans and a sweatshirt during our walk and never felt too warm.

All in all, turned out to be a pretty wonderful weekend.

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2007-06-07 
 

mini reunion

M was in Oakland for a wedding this past weekend and I got a nice little bookend visit with her on either side. We caught up with A and L (and their adorable daughter).



This past weekend was actually our 15th year reunion, but none of us was on the east coast to celebrate. Kinda nice that the timing coincided.

In other M news, we talked...a lot, but it always seems that we end up with a million more things to say when it's time to part. She treated me to the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. Actually the very first time I've been since coming to SF 12 years ago. Wonderful place, but a little tourist heavy. Still, we had a great time.

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2007-05-25 
 

hello from the harbor
originally written May 21st at 4pm...stupid trojan!


Well, I'm heading out to the airport on the harbor ferry. My super short trip back to Boston has been exhausting but worthwhile.

Thanks to the superb art direction of Dudette, we have a great picture of Gram with all six grandkids. That makes me happy. Had a good time at the wedding catching up with aforementioned cousins, and later got to spend time with Mom and Dad.

There's a bit more to tell, but the ferry's out on open water, so I'll leave it for later and enjoy the ride.

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2007-01-20 
 

mikey bar

So, I bought this Milky Bar chocolate several months ago. Just one of many little projects I had that kept getting pushed aside. Finally scanned it in today and made the necessary changes.

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2006-10-30 
 

vacation admission

Okay, I admit it. I meant to update this site every day last week.

Didn't happen.

I did get a lot done with bills, doctors and house stuff.

And more importantly, caught up on many of the programs Mr. TiVo had recorded for us.

And had five martinis in a row without worrying about having to be anywhere the next day. mmmmm...olives.

And slept in late...sooooo late.

And ate whenever, whatever and wherever we wanted.

And spend too much money at IKEA buying little things we've meant to pick up for ages...and then had a romantic dinner in the cafe. mmmmm...meatballs Even had a view of the Golden Gate bridge and the sunset...under an overpass sure, but I believe you can find romance in any location if you concentrate on your partner instead of your surroundings.

Oh, and I spent a ridiculous amount of time towards the end of the week playing the demo for Lego Star Wars 2 (The Original Trilogy).

And of course, we went on our annual pumpkin trek to Half Moon Bay....followed by the traditional meal of Hawaiian food. mmmmm....chicken katsu curry

G with the perfect pumpkin

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2006-10-06 
 

holy fountain batman!

Went out to Pleasanton today in order to pick up a cargo box for the roof of our car.

I've said it many times before, but it bears repeating: craigslist rocks!

Anyway, saw this along the way and had to share. The sun wasn't in the ideal spot for photos, but these two should give you a general idea of what it looks like.





It's a holey fountain!

So sorry, but I live for a bad pun.

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2006-10-01 
 

csf 33

Decided to venture out into the 33rd annual Castro Street Fair. Quite glad that I did. It's been a long time since I stood so close to a stage and just listened to good, loud music.

Finding Mercury was playing...and yes, that's a rather old gentleman in a black jockstrap grooving along to the beat up there in front.



Love those white socks!

No other pictures. I spent most of my wandering just enjoying being in the middle of a crowd and sipping on a beer. A bit odd being there all alone, but G wasn't up for it today and my other Castro friends all seemed to have fled the 'hood. That being said, it's good for my shy self to get out there once in a while and remember that I can still face the world on my own.

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2006-04-09 
 

make your own: here

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2006-03-23 
 

happy dudeday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DUDE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DUDE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DUUUUUUUDE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DUDE!

In honor of that special day when I stopped being an only child, I've scanned in a little series of brotherhood through the years.











Note: In search of a recent picutre with Dude, Dudette, G and myself. (Plenty of pictures with two or three of us, but since one of us is usually behind the camera I couldn't find one with all four of us which is really what I wanted to end this series with.) If anyone has one, I'd love to get a copy.

Labels: 1000 words, dose of mikey, looking eastward, shout out

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2006-03-08 
 

inland empire

Spent the past few days in the Inland Empire. Which sounds nicely exotic to folks who live outside of Southern California, but is really just a nickname for this area here.



Some would argue that the map of the Empire should also include San Dimas which is a bit off of the northwestern edge of this map that my Googlesearch found. I would agree. After all, having spent some time there in one of the malls, I can confirm that Bill and Ted would've been true teen royalty back in the day in that part of the kingdom.

That being said, I'm currently in a Phoenix, AZ hotel room and should really be dealing with work emails instead of blogging so I didn't have time to make a better version via Google and Photoshop. Perhaps I will in the future since Inland Empire would make a mighty fine title for a short story. The people there are a very pretty purple mix of the red and blue dichotomy that the media would have us believe makes up the rest of the U.S. and a tale or two would be interesting to tell.

Oh, also, I love maps.

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2006-02-18 
 

hidden away

The geography of San Francisco allows for many hidden parks and neighborhoods that, even after more than a decade, I have yet to discover.

Found one of them last weekend while it was still spring.


i'm not sure what the real name is but
i'm calling it secret canyon park


every once in a while the camera decides to get creative


a little friend we met along the way


last stop:Church Street in Noe Valley
to pick up some German dinner

Yum!

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2006-02-05 
 

new view

Normally when I want to get high in San Francisco, I go to Twin Peaks. That's them over in the distance underneath SoonToFallDown...I mean Sutro Tower.




Yesterday, the city proved that even after 11 years, it can continue to surprise me. G and I were driving through the Mission when I commented that I'd never been up to the top of Bernal Heights. He immediately abandoned our food shopping plan and drove us up to the top. We wandered around for a bit, and I was amazed that I'd managed to miss this vista for over a decade. Quite beautiful...although these signs did give me pause.





This sign, on the other hand just made me happy.



Oh, and I would apologize for the bad pun up in the first sentence, but then you might think that I'd never do it again.

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2005-10-31 
 

happy pumpkin day!

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2005-06-05 
 

philly photos

Finally got some down time to work with the Philadelphia photos. While I'm only posting about five percent on the site, that's still enough to make the main page load a bit slowly...so I'm trying something new.

Click here for some Philly Fun.

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2005-05-11 
 

walk-ins welcome

Been busy as the ice cream man on a hot day this week. Working long hours preparing for my upcoming trip to NYC.

Keep telling myself it'll be worth it...especially since last time around I stumbled upon this fun sign while visiting the Canadian Niagara Falls. (And yes, nice people still exist, we got the digital camera back with all the backup batteries and memory disks intact.)

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2005-05-08 
 

strange signs

Spent Mom's Day out in Sacramento with G's parents. On the way home we traveled through a rather postmodern development.



This isn't photoshop, it's real.

I scrolled around the Google map and there's also a Deny Court. Not sure why they didn't just go all the way and call it Denial. Then folks really could live on Denial! How fun would that be?

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2005-04-06 
 

a peek ahead

Consider this a teaser. A hint of something to come.

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