My new pork pie hat.
My New Pork Pie Hat
Year: 2023
Birthday Boy
Birthday Boy!
Lonely Little Shopping Cart
Birthday Promises: a Store Run and Dinner
The Last Supper
I found Leonardo da Vinci‘s original painting of “The Last Supper” on the Pomona College freedom wall.
Woodstock No. 5 Typewriter
My flagship typewriter: a Woodstock No. 5 from 1916. This WWI-era machine still works perfectly over a hundred years later. Amazing! A photo of this typewriter was published in a book called SHIFT HAPPENS, which can be ordered through this website — https://shifthappens.site The above photo is what will appear in the book.
Stained Glass Yard Fixture
Looks like some kind of stained glass display in this front yard.
Buick Riviera
These photographs showcase a classic Buick Riviera parked against a picturesque backdrop. The car, exuding vintage charm with its sleek body, gleaming paint, and distinctive rims, is from the mid-1960s, probably 1965. In the background, there’s a stately building with white pillars and large windows, framed by well-manicured lawns and towering trees. The scene evokes […]
John Eliot Gardiner Bows Out of BBC Proms After Backstage Clash with Soloist
At the ripe age of 80, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, better known in some circles as “Jiggy” (though heaven forbid you call him that to his face), indulged in some decidedly un-knightly behavior. Fresh off a performance at the Berlioz festival in France’s sultry southeast, Gardiner decided that soloist William Thomas‘s stage entrance wasn’t quite […]
Privilege to Page: An Author’s Introspection
Well tie me to a cactus and call me Prickly Pete, it seems this Nick McDonell fella has ruffled some feathers with his new book that’s part memoir and part critique of the hoity-toity upper crust. Now I ain’t one to judge a book by its cover or a bloke by his bank account, but […]
Hurricane in California
End times . . . White moisture from a hurricane in California and gray smoke from the NW wildfires. Plus, the Los Angeles area just had an earthquake.
The Marion Chronicle: A Story of Journalism Under Siege
In the quiet stillness of Marion County, a whisper began to resonate, a shifting narrative, a disturbance in what was known and familiar. On a Wednesday, when the weight of life and narratives hangs slightly lighter, Joel Ensey, the county attorney, revealed a moment of reflection: that perhaps the raid on the local newspaper, The […]
Giamatti’s Surly Educator Finds Unexpected Bonds in ‘The Holdovers’ Trailer
In the freshly uncorked trailer for Focus Features’ “The Holdovers,” we see the wine-rich reunion of director Alexander Payne and his muse of ‘Sideways’ fame, Paul Giamatti. But don’t raise your glass just yet. Whereas “Sideways” swirled with notes of bitter introspection and merlot-infused comedy, this upcoming affair seems, at first glance, to be a […]
Pitchfork on Sidewalk
Two things of note I spotted today: a pitchfork someone left on the sidewalk and a metal yard flamingo.
Measure for Measure
Last night, I had the pleasure of catching a local performance of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure put on by the talented folks at Ophelia’s Jump. It was a display of professional theater at its finest, making for one of the most memorable Shakespeare-under-the-stars experiences I’ve had. So glad I didn’t let this one pass me […]
Mesmerizing Cloud Formation Captured in 30-Minute Timelapse for July 21, 2023
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of our vast sky with today’s captivating 30-minute visual journey. Despite the sweltering heat, we were graced with the fleeting presence of a few clouds painting a picture across the azure canvas. The highlight? A high-altitude aircraft leaving a stunning contrail. Watch as this ephemeral artistry slowly unfurls and spreads across […]
4th of July Fireworks
The view from our side yard was fantastic! Sandy and I stand out on our side porch every year and watch the show put on by the local rock quarry company.
Free Starbucks Coffee
I used 400 of my points to get a free pound of coffee. Pretty good deal!
Contrails
Contrails from the airplane buzzing around the golf course in Los Angeles. An irritating soundtrack to the U.S. Open. I shot this from my driveway.