Speaking of art, a beautiful tiger was drawn on a Chemistry lab chalkboard sometime in the 1970s. It stayed there for three decades–untouched with signs scrawled along side the picture, “Save…do not wash.” A few years ago, it was taken…
That Can’t Be Art
I forced myself to go to First Thursday after work last night even though I’m deathly ill. I can’t let a vulgar cough and nasty congestion keep me down! I started at 14 Geary, criss-crossing to various galleries, up through…
Favorite Movies
Since it’s movie award season, I tried to think of five of my favorite movies. I also love The Wizard of Oz, Ben Hur, and Gone with the Wind, but who doesn’t? Those are classics! Kramer vs Kramer Remember the…
If you want your kids to stay away from drugs, have them watch this. This movie from the beginning until the end is RAW. Requiem for a Dream
Mulan I know “Up” and “Toy Story 3” are epic, but this is my favorite cartoon. I watch it when I’m sick.
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…