Mulan I know “Up” and “Toy Story 3” are epic, but this is my favorite cartoon. I watch it when I’m sick.
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Mel Gibson is a psychotic asshole, but this is one of my faves. Braveheart
I kinda grew up with this movie, coming from a basketball-oriented high school. In one class or another, a teacher invariably put this movie on–particularly during the playoffs. Plus our dopey little school went on to win a couple state…
Year of the Rabbit
Happy Chinese New Year. It’s my year–the year of the rabbit. I don’t know much about the Chinese zodiac so I googled this which I thought was really interesting and funny! Chinese Zodiac Folklore According to one Chinese legend the…
Worst Physical Shape of My Life
The two highlights of my day: 1) Dean bought me exotic flowers. They’re bright-colored, pretty, and look poisonous! 2) Dean let me drink Provenance wine tonight. He wouldn’t let me drink last night, but he acquiesced tonight. I can’t smell…
What’s Up, Doc?
Here’s the conversation between me and the injury clinic chief. Me: Will I be ok to run the Kaiser 5k on Sunday? Dr: (grunts humorously) Me: But I ran the marathon last year. Dr: You won’t be doing that. I…
Cracked the Coccyx
I bruised, broke (only God knows) my tailbone Saturday while snowboarding at Alpine Meadows. Before I left for Tahoe on Friday, my coworker warned, “Be careful. It’s icy. Two of my friends have had concussions.” Wuh-woh. Maybe I was so…
The Art of Buying Art
I discovered that Hang Art allows customers to rent artwork. What a great concept. And if you decide after the rental period is over that you cannot part with it, then they’ll apply 50% of the rent you paid toward…
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Marky, Dean, and I went to Flour + Water last night. We got pizza, pasta, and greens. Here’s how the conversation went. Me: The food here is totally mediocre. I don’t understand what all the hoopla is about this place….
I Remember You From Ten Years Ago
My ex saw me. I knew he saw me. I ducked. He continued walking. Better to ignore than acknowledge. We were together ten years ago. He looks exactly the same. Same haircut, same muscular frame. It’d be better if he…