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We sat around and played marbles. We drank whiskey and vodka, and when it got closer Amy realized she should set the oven timer for 13 minutes so we could ring in 2009.
Only, we still missed it. I toasted with a giant carrot cake I bought from Trader Joe’s, and when I licked the cream […]

This past weekend was a treat. As I am graying with age, my gal pal and cohort Marie Lodi got me a treatment and day at the Olympic Korean Day Spa in K-town. Now, as you might have read before, I’ve been to a Japanese Onsen before in my trip to Tokyo  last Spring. So […]

I turned 29 last week. And much like any year, it held a little bit of sadness, a lot of pride, and gallons of alcohol. This year, I asked my friends to join me at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. And as I took the time to look around and see the various people who […]

The past few weeks have once again barely spared me any time to write. Well, that’s a lie. I could probably have taken some time to do so, but the brain activity in my few moments of alone time was so low, I thought I wouldn’t bother with forwarded some dumb links and pictures like […]

Frankie can come up with a few good ones now and again. Lately, this is my favorite:
Sometimes, the future is a small price to pay for some goodness today.
Thanks Frankie, wise words. I might listen to them.

Stupid is:
Taking that last shot, the one Vinny the bartender decided to give us after the 4th round of drinks.
Idiotic is:
Not bothering to eat any of the bread at the table all night long.
Friendship is:
Holding your hand while you wabble to the bathroom.
True Friendship is:
Forcing your wrist down your  throat to make the toxins leave […]

Well I’m back from Palm Springs with an actually tan. I can’t believe it, but I guess UV rays really do get you browner than direct sun rays.
I headed out on Friday morning with Marie to Caliente Tropics Hotel in Palm Springs. We thought it would be cool to stay at something very kitsch […]

Le weekend est passe, and I had a terrific time with some lovely visitors. Marie and Will decided to come up for a last minute organized weekend of intimate corn costuming, dinner, and conversation. Naturally, there was also lots of Oliver cuddling as is mandatory for all those who enter my domain.
Remember, despite his demeanor, […]