Category Archives: Personal

Monday Blues

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Chris

It’s Monday. To most people that means heading back to work after a weekend that was too short during which they probably didn’t get to do what they really wanted to do and instead had to clean out the garage … Continue reading →

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Couple Things

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Chris

Happy Friday. I hope you have some great plans for the weekend. I don’t really but that’s okay, I’m going to Vegas next week for several days so that should be relaxing enough. We will be staying at a hotel … Continue reading →

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Hanging At the Grove

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Chris

The Grove in Los Angeles is one of those great, outdoor shopping areas that attracts all manner of people. It’s situated next to the famous Farmer’s Market, which has been a fun hangout for hipsters, and non-hipsters alike, for many … Continue reading →

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Big Is the New Big

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Chris

Over the weekend I had the fortune (misfortune?) to be in the Inland Empire. We went out there to go to a furniture store and also stopped for a bite of lunch at what passes for a Sushi restaurant in … Continue reading →

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The Eagle Has Landed

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Chris

I found this while at my Mom’s today. It’s a Dinky Toys Eagle from the TV series Space: 1999. Made in England, circa 1979. I wonder if it’s worth anything? Even if it was, I doubt I would sell it. … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Anytime

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Chris

For the record (and what better record than a blog post?) I love breakfast food. Pretty much anytime of the day or night I will eat it. Toast, eggs, omelets, pancakes, breakfast burritos and everything else that is traditionally thought … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Books

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Chris

I’ve read quite a few books in my time and I still enjoy reading them today. Over the last few years I’ve spent more time reading them digitally on the Kindle or iPad than reading actual, physical, bound bunches of … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Doing Nothing

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Chris

Unless you use a different calendar than I do (which is possible, I guess) you know today is Sunday. This day is also known as my favorite day of the week. You know this if you read my earlier post … Continue reading →

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One of My Favorite 70s Conspiracy Movies

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Chris

I’m a big fan of movies. Some of you might already know that. I have a particular fondness for movies from the 70s and in particular, conspiracy/thrillers. One of my favorites is the Peter Hyams sci-fi conspiracy thriller Capricorn One. … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Day of the Week

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Chris

Welcome to Friday. I like this day quite a bit. It isn’t my favorite day of the week, however. That honor actually belongs to Sunday. I know what you’re thinking, why Sunday? Well, Sunday is pretty much the only day … Continue reading →

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