Category Archives: Events

Debbie Does La-la-land

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Deborah and I went to the same high school, but I did not really get to know her until after I graduated. Back then she was going by Debbie and I was known as Leonard. We were hanging out and … Continue reading →

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National Alliance on Mental Illness Fundraiser

Posted on September 15, 2010 by

NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. DAY AT MARIE CALLENDER’S Saturday, September 25, 2010 2:00 pm Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of our group’s food and … Continue reading →

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The Pee-Wee Herman Show

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

When I had heard that my friend Diane was going to see The Pee-Wee Herman Show, I was eager to go, but figured the cost of the ticket would be prohibitive on my unemployment salary. She pointed me in the … Continue reading →

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Abbot Kinney Festival

Posted on September 27, 2009 by

When La Reina de las Abejas is driving parking is usually not a problem, so I was glad that she drove and agreed that I could take Mojo along. We parked in our usual place and proceeded to the Abbot … Continue reading →

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At Least Two Gays Are Free

Posted on August 10, 2009 by

Billie Jean King and posthumously, Harvey Milk will be two of sixteen people awarded the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Harvey Milk became the first openly gay elected official from a major city in the … Continue reading →

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Quitting & Being Underage

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

ABRAHAMIAN KEXIN YILIN YUYUAN Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian threw down his greco-roman bronze medal in protest today after his bid for Olympic gold was ended by a decision denounced by the Swedish coach as “politics.” Abrahamian took the bronze from … Continue reading →

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R U cute enough?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by

This is Yang Peiyi, the voice behind pigtailed Lin Miaoke, who lip-synced the words to "Ode to the Motherland" at the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony. Chen Qigang, chief music director, told state-owned Beijing Radio Yang Peiyi, with her chubby face … Continue reading →

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Beijing Olympics

Posted on August 11, 2008 by

It’s all about the Olymics for two weeks. I missed the first forty minutes of the opening ceremony, but what I saw was frikkin’ incredible. I loved it! My favorite part was the animated printing blocks. I am not a … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I feel like my only friend is the city I live in…

Posted on September 30, 2007 by

Omigod! Dang! I had a better picture for the Abbot Kinney Festival, but I can’t seem to email it to myself from my phone, like I did the one at left; though, you won’t find La Reina de las Abejas … Continue reading →

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Day 543 :: Rent, Art Basel & Reviews

Posted on December 4, 2005 by

The following lyrics are from Another Day, a song from Rent, which I saw today. These words perfectly describe the emotional state I have been in for the last month. And ever since I heard the term in the movie, … Continue reading →

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