It’s a safe bet most of my former students never typed on a word processor like this one. This Hermes 3000 is one of the finest typewriters ever manufactured. The Swiss engineers who designed this machine reached a level of perfection.
With four days left of the Dog Days of summer, the sight of a beautiful fountain is wonderful and refreshing.
I got my bike back from the shop today and took it for a spin right away. The cardiologist this morning reviewed the results of the month-long heart monitor: atrial fibrillation (AFib). That explains the fluttering in my chest. No restrictions on exercise, so off I go.
I went to the DMV today and got my Real ID. I guess I’m keeping it real. (picture not me)
I finally got my bike to the repair shop. I was wearing a heart monitor for a month. Now it’s time to do some real cycling.
Weird bike – I just can’t quite figure it out. It has a wooden storage box with the logo AUGIE’S COFFEE on the side, plus a kickstand, which I wish my bike had.
This is not a joke.
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I love how easy it is to vote in California. They send everybody a ballot. You fill it out, then mail it or throw it in one of these drop boxes. Easy Peezy.
A couple turkey burgers, some hotdogs, and carrots, and you’ve got a pretty good Memorial Day cookout.
I produced the documentary film BIGFOOT TIM. The film recounts the last ten years of his deceased twin brother’s life, using over 1,500 of Tim Fasano’s YouTube videos plus archival content such as 8mm home movies, newspaper articles, podcast segments, and recorded radio interviews.
I made the film with a total budget of $79, using the Filmora software on an older iMac.
A little background: Tim was born in Virginia and eventually settled in the Tampa area. The film explores the last decade of his life as he struggles to pull himself out of poverty as a cab driver while developing a late-life interest in videography and a passion for finding Bigfoot in the swamps of Florida. The film brims with wild stories, wild characters, strange dreamers, and big ideas about human existence.
The soundtrack uses 31 compositions by the Australian/Swedish composer Scott Buckley. It also uses the song “Wishes” by American guitarist, singer, and songwriter Matthew Mondanile, performed by his solo music project, Ducktails.
A wild red bench I’m sitting on. In the shade of course.
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A Wall at Pomona College advertising GAYPRIL. Somehow I missed that month entirely.
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Stopping by the graduation ceremony at Pomona College this morning. One thing I do miss from my teaching days is graduation ceremonies. Other than weddings, there’s nothing more life-affirming.
Sitting in the waiting room after a “cardiac event” this morning. After what happened to my twin brother, I can’t be too careful. Gotta get checked out.
