I went to my dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning recently, and she noticed a red patch on the roof of my mouth. She said it was probably irritation from hot food, or perhaps my asthma medication (which is a steroid powder inhaler). So she sent me to the oral surgeon who did Cassie’s… Continue reading Mouth Op
Month: November 2011
Small Printer Thoughts
I’ve been thinking about printers. Over the years, I’ve had various printers. I had an old obsolete laser printer from work, which had trouble printing graphics, I’ve had inherited Lexmark pieces of shit, I’ve had Epson boxes which jammed and got clogged with dust. I currently have an HP Photosmart 8050, which is pretty cool,… Continue reading Small Printer Thoughts
Esquire Don’t List
I have a subscription to Esquire magazine, for something to read in the toilet. I have a little game I like to play. In every issue, there is a list of things “men should not do”. At the moment, it’s things like carol singing and making snow angels. I like to take that list, every month,… Continue reading Esquire Don’t List
Taking On The Mantle
The weather here in the Bay Area is not the idyllic Californian sun that many people think it is – in fact it can be downright c-c-cold. There was frost in the hills today, for example. OK, so not ice storms and driving winds, but cold enough to warrant a proper overcoat. So once again… Continue reading Taking On The Mantle
Driving Mr Petty
My Dad loved motor sports, both the sport and the magazine that shared its name – there would always be the latest issue lying around when I visited, with its distinctive green cover. Sunday was Grand Prix day, and he and my brother would always watch. I wasn’t into it so much, but I seem… Continue reading Driving Mr Petty
Bye Mollie
I’m very sad to hear that my brother’s family dog, Mollie, has died. She was just under 8 years old, and had been ill with a tumour for a while. It got worse, and they made the tough decision to end her suffering. Mollie was a Westie, and a very cute one. She had a… Continue reading Bye Mollie
Eleventy
Busy weekend! Because Friday was 11/11/11 (no ambiguity with getting the month and day mixed up, which I’m still getting used to) we went to a party thrown by Friend Taylor at a boat club we’ve been to a few times. This club is a great little place – with all the fancy yacht and boat… Continue reading Eleventy
Super Sad Book Review
Disclaimer: I’m not an author, or a critic (although isn’t everyone?) Gary Shteyngart’s ‘Super Sad True Love Story’ – NYTimes.com. I read this one a while back, and I’m currently listening to more podcasts and audiobooks than I am reading physical books – when I get into bed and pick up my book, my brain… Continue reading Super Sad Book Review
The Talented Mr Albini
The Shellac show at the New Parish in Oakland a couple of weeks ago was a fascinating combination of “purity” and “richness”. I’ve not really heard much stuff by Steve Albini – I’m obviously aware of his status in the music world, but it’s not really the kind of thing I’m into, so it’s passed me by.… Continue reading The Talented Mr Albini
Pal James at Bright Club
I’m very sad I can’t make it to this event: My friend James, the “Sci-Fi Geographer” is speaking, and is accompanied by various scientists, comedians and musicians. It looks like it would be a fantastic night, rounded off with drinks nearby. Man, I wish I was going. They should do a tour. West Coast US… Continue reading Pal James at Bright Club