Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Mexi-lurk
I am strangely obsessed with molester vans. Although this one doesn't have a sweet trouble bubble, it has some of the shiniest rims and a killer custom paint job. "Quieres dulces?"
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Come Play With Us
places ever. Wandering around the halls during Art Walk last night was
exciting. However, I think I only felt safe because I knew that just
outside, it was crowded, familiar and safe. If I was walking around a
place like this in some podunk town (at night, in the middle of a
thunder storm) it would be another story entirely.
It was kind of like being in The Shining with all of the long narrow
hallways, decrepit ballrooms and bars.
I was convinced I'd see the little girls from the movie.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Rosario Sylvan Hearts Mayor Hawthorne
I heard a song playing on the radio or something early this summer, but didn't have the luxury of the Shazam application (or a fancy phone which would have said application) when I heard it. I just committed it to memory as being one of the best hip hop songs I'd heard in a while and knew I'd one day find it.
Thankfully kcrw started playing the song in September, so I finally figured it out. Mayer Hawthorne's "Just Ain't Gonna Work Out" is beyond rad and even better live. Lazy me was saved a trip to, well just about anywhere, when he came to my town to play at Saint Rocke back in October. Lucky me even got free tickets for knowing the Mayer Hawthorne generator. Take your middle name and the street you grew up on and you're good to go.
What a show. The County was on point! If you like hip hop, soul and just good music, go see Mayer Hawthorne and the County!
Swoon!
So sometimes Hermosa doesn't suck. What a relief.
Thankfully kcrw started playing the song in September, so I finally figured it out. Mayer Hawthorne's "Just Ain't Gonna Work Out" is beyond rad and even better live. Lazy me was saved a trip to, well just about anywhere, when he came to my town to play at Saint Rocke back in October. Lucky me even got free tickets for knowing the Mayer Hawthorne generator. Take your middle name and the street you grew up on and you're good to go.
What a show. The County was on point! If you like hip hop, soul and just good music, go see Mayer Hawthorne and the County!
Swoon!
So sometimes Hermosa doesn't suck. What a relief.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Still in the Game: Parades and the Elysian Park Totem Pole
Not unlike Keith Sweat. Yes. It's been a long time. Apparently I'm not cut out for blogging on a regular basis. Too bad.
Today was a day of random, pleasant surprises.
It started out with a gluttonous breakfast at Pete's Cafe. Thank you to Elvis for being the inspiration: French toast with peanut butter, bananas, topped with chocolate chips and served with a side of strawberry jam. Yummers!
That was going to settle slow, so it was time to take a walk and check out some buildings downtown. We were sidetracked by a Panamanian Independence Day parade. Fun!
Destination 1: The Bradbury Building
Ewwwww....
We knew we were in the right place with this sign marker:
No joke totem!
A closeup of the materials.
Apparently, it had just been installed this morning and we had coincidentally arrived during the opening. This party spread went beyond just cheese and crackers. Who wants to hold an apple when you can just eat one strung from a tree?
There were 2 other pieces which had been there a year or so. I think one of the more interesting parts was being surprised by a dude who just seemed to come up from a well vegetated ravine. It looked like he was part of it. Not, like, covered in leaves and camo, but just, well, part of the landscape.
The whole thing was awesome. I really felt like I'd stepped into another world. I'm happy to know that artsy kids really do produce art. I just hope the totem stays for a while...
Today was a day of random, pleasant surprises.
It started out with a gluttonous breakfast at Pete's Cafe. Thank you to Elvis for being the inspiration: French toast with peanut butter, bananas, topped with chocolate chips and served with a side of strawberry jam. Yummers!
That was going to settle slow, so it was time to take a walk and check out some buildings downtown. We were sidetracked by a Panamanian Independence Day parade. Fun!
Destination 1: The Bradbury Building
Ewwwww....
We knew we were in the right place with this sign marker:
No joke totem!
A closeup of the materials.
Apparently, it had just been installed this morning and we had coincidentally arrived during the opening. This party spread went beyond just cheese and crackers. Who wants to hold an apple when you can just eat one strung from a tree?
There were 2 other pieces which had been there a year or so. I think one of the more interesting parts was being surprised by a dude who just seemed to come up from a well vegetated ravine. It looked like he was part of it. Not, like, covered in leaves and camo, but just, well, part of the landscape.
The whole thing was awesome. I really felt like I'd stepped into another world. I'm happy to know that artsy kids really do produce art. I just hope the totem stays for a while...
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Whaling Expedition
I've been taking some time between posts. In my defense, I've not had a weekend off. First NY, wherein I blame jetlag. This time around: Catalina Island. I'll blame motion sickness pills and (faux) pirates.
The Farr 40 sail
Cruising out of King Harbor
Sarah climbs the mast
Our first whale sighting
OMG. I don't think we could have been any closer (or we'd have to buy it lunch). We spent part of the trip following these whales. RAAAAAAD!
Arrival in Catalina, watching some piracy in action
Happy hour on the boat
The camp
I think there were real pirates out that night in "town."
Sunday morning walk to breakfast
Last year: turkey legs. This year, mini chicken legs and mini hat.
Ice cream from the General Store
Burying treasure!
A dinghy dressed for the occasion
The pirate flag nearly blowing away in the wind
Sarah had to climb up again to save the flag
If only we had a waterproof and well secured camera for the sail back home. It was SCARY! There was a small craft warning all morning, so we decided to wait until afternoon to leave. Unfortunately, we still had 30knots of breeze and 12 to 15 foot swells to contend with. I'm not going to lie, I was super scared. Thankfully, nobody was washed out of the boat. But we made home safe and sound (and drenched). Until next year!
The Farr 40 sail
Cruising out of King Harbor
Sarah climbs the mast
Our first whale sighting
OMG. I don't think we could have been any closer (or we'd have to buy it lunch). We spent part of the trip following these whales. RAAAAAAD!
Arrival in Catalina, watching some piracy in action
Happy hour on the boat
The camp
I think there were real pirates out that night in "town."
Sunday morning walk to breakfast
Last year: turkey legs. This year, mini chicken legs and mini hat.
Ice cream from the General Store
Burying treasure!
A dinghy dressed for the occasion
The pirate flag nearly blowing away in the wind
Sarah had to climb up again to save the flag
If only we had a waterproof and well secured camera for the sail back home. It was SCARY! There was a small craft warning all morning, so we decided to wait until afternoon to leave. Unfortunately, we still had 30knots of breeze and 12 to 15 foot swells to contend with. I'm not going to lie, I was super scared. Thankfully, nobody was washed out of the boat. But we made home safe and sound (and drenched). Until next year!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ktla News Sucks
I only watch because it follows Gossip Girl and I am too lazy to get off the couch. They have the most sensational headlines that typically fall flat. "Dirtbags and a new breed of poisonous spiders!"
I think they have reached an all-time low with their news correspondents. Although, yes, it's sad that a baby was shot, I couldn't get over the most horrible pair of pants I've seen on a public figure. I will not hesitate to say that she was rocking a serious camel toe. I am grossed out.
And now there's a story about how a plane couldn't take off from LAX this morning, basically because a passenger had a case of explosive diarrhea. Holy shit. I need to go to sleep.
I think they have reached an all-time low with their news correspondents. Although, yes, it's sad that a baby was shot, I couldn't get over the most horrible pair of pants I've seen on a public figure. I will not hesitate to say that she was rocking a serious camel toe. I am grossed out.
And now there's a story about how a plane couldn't take off from LAX this morning, basically because a passenger had a case of explosive diarrhea. Holy shit. I need to go to sleep.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Phoenix!
reworked version of "If I Ever Feel Better", a cover of Air's
"Playground Love" and just watching the second percussionist/keyboard
player rock out. Wowsers.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Dookie Chains are Apparently Cooler Than Morbid Brit Rock
I'm at Webster Hall in NYC, excited to see one of my favorite ( or
favourite if you're British) bands. Apparently thy have about 10 fans
in Nyc. I feel bad for them. I wonder if we should invite them to hang
out so they feel loved.
favourite if you're British) bands. Apparently thy have about 10 fans
in Nyc. I feel bad for them. I wonder if we should invite them to hang
out so they feel loved.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Manhattans and Soup
My friend Sarah and I ended our Friday with a trip to the Malibu Pier. We had manhattans and soup. I am convinced we will still be friends in 40 years and doing the same thing. Shredding too!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
I'm Not Afraid to Get Sand on My Tuxedo
http://www.robertpopper.com/2009/09/07/would-you-take-a-bath-with-any-of-these-men/
Are you looking for someone? I hope that none of these guys are still on the prowl. Yikes!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Yuck!
that close a view of strangers' privates.
Labor Day Means the End of Summer for Suckers
of Shred does not end on Labor Day. I also have all intentions of
wearing white.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Mikey's Homemade Shred Stick
Guest blog spot!
My friend Mike shreds the ocean for reals. He decided to take his mad skills of board repair** to the next level and shape his own board from scratch. If that's not shred-worthy, I don't know what is. Here's what he wrote about his recent experience:
"ok friends... so last week i went up to york (maine for you out of towners) to spend a week at grain surfboards (ah ok, i'll plug em: http://www.grainsurfboards.com/ ) to learn how to build my own wooden surfboard... pretty spendy (and i even slept in a tent every night), but definitely one hell of a week. i learned a bunch, and at the end of the week i walked out the door with my own handmade stick (a 5'4" steve lis inspired retro fish- 5'4"x20 1/2"x 2 5/8"), some info on a few semi-secret local surf spots, and a few good contacts/new friends within the industry (the owners of corduroy surf shop in portland maine, the entire 3-man grain board building crew, nick lavecchia (local surf photog who's beginning to blow it up on the national/international scene), and cyrus sutton and ryan tatar of korduroy tv who are doing some pretty cool things out of oregon)...
i still need to glass it, but i'm confident i can do that, and i'm pretty stoked on the whole thing. things went really well, and the grain crew was pretty impressed with my work. hopefully this is the beginning of something really cool and really big (for me)...
attached are a few pics of the process (pretty much one/day) over the course of the week.
shred free or die!
- mikey/tio pepe/el hobbito"
** Tio Pepe's board repair, while in developing countries involved some extra work, like having to go to Heladeria Arenas Blancas to eat popsicles for the sticks. It was hard to not eat Trits! Here is some photographic proof of his hard work. He seems to work on fish a lot.
Mikey and the rest of Team Jobless gets down with some helado in Mal Pais June'07
Mike working on Skully at the now defunct Blew Dog's, June '07
Mikey back to work on the the Porch of Las Brisas, Bocas Del Toro January '08
My friend Mike shreds the ocean for reals. He decided to take his mad skills of board repair** to the next level and shape his own board from scratch. If that's not shred-worthy, I don't know what is. Here's what he wrote about his recent experience:
"ok friends... so last week i went up to york (maine for you out of towners) to spend a week at grain surfboards (ah ok, i'll plug em: http://www.grainsurfboards.
i still need to glass it, but i'm confident i can do that, and i'm pretty stoked on the whole thing. things went really well, and the grain crew was pretty impressed with my work. hopefully this is the beginning of something really cool and really big (for me)...
attached are a few pics of the process (pretty much one/day) over the course of the week.
shred free or die!
- mikey/tio pepe/el hobbito"
** Tio Pepe's board repair, while in developing countries involved some extra work, like having to go to Heladeria Arenas Blancas to eat popsicles for the sticks. It was hard to not eat Trits! Here is some photographic proof of his hard work. He seems to work on fish a lot.
Mikey and the rest of Team Jobless gets down with some helado in Mal Pais June'07
Mike working on Skully at the now defunct Blew Dog's, June '07
Mikey back to work on the the Porch of Las Brisas, Bocas Del Toro January '08
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