The Grouch is Exasperated

Every week I check my local listings hoping for a good show. Desperately hoping for someone I enjoy to come to my town and every week I'm disappointed ... until two weeks ago. Gary Jules and Cat Power were coming. My town was going to FINALLY have someone I LOVED. and then I realized I was going to be gone. I never leave town. Ever. and I was going to be gone for Cat Power. Gary Jules was playing on a Wednesday. Making it to a mid-week concert was looking hopeful until plans fell through. So here I sit while Gary Jules plays, exasperated.

Rose Bowl 2009

RIP DFW

Anyone who knows me knows my affection, admiration and respect for this brilliant man. The fact that the world will not be graced with any more words from him grieves me to no end. David Foster Wallace, you brilliant brilliant man.

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Make your own meal

My dad

Yesterday marked five years since my dad passed away. My dad loved learning, books, family, camping, movies, reading and I miss him every day.

Reasons 587 - 591 why I love living here

#587 Being close to my favorite band and my favorite people


#588 Disneyland! Club 33!


#589 New Bookstores!!


#590 Great Concerts (Coldplay)


#591 This is my view from my office

Days 2, 3 & 4 in Cali

Bubble Gum Ice Cream ... mmmmm


We checked out two new used bookstores in town. Sad substandard disappointments.

Day two went to a "The Little Heroes" show.


Their biggest fans were there.


Hanging after the show.



and day three we had breakfast at The Longhorn.






Still anxiously awaiting everything we own to arrive on Monday and then the real work begins.

Next week I'll also be starting work at a law firm in town. I've heard the attorneys are pretty uptight there so we'll see how it goes. ;)