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.
Author: Tom Fasano
I am an unapologetic hack writer, blogger, and poet, and an obsessive writer of classical music cd reviews at www.classicalguy.com. The circle photos below are some recent photos I've snapped.
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.
Sinclair Lewis’s Typewriter Honeymoon
Picture this: Sinclair Lewis, the hard-hitting word slinger of the American novel and playwriting scene, so intertwined with his portable typewriter that he hauled the damn thing with him on his honeymoon in 1928. It’s like the guy couldn’t leave home without it. You’d think his fresh spouse, the razor-sharp journalist Dorothy Thompson, would’ve called…
Haystacks
I’ve been raking in my hayfield backyard. Now I know where haystacks come from.
Stroll through the Colleges
A stroll through the college campuses on a nice day.
Empty Quad
With all the students on summer break now, the campus is empty – just the way I like it for my daily stroll. Two of my favorite landmarks on the college campuses.
Morning Out
Sandy and I rarely eat out, so this was quite a treat for us to have breakfast al fresco at the Village Grille. Sandy did a great job steering me in the right direction toward the shoes.
Old Ford Jalopy
Classic old Ford jalopy I spotted on this sunshiny day. Wish I could say this was my new cool ride.
Trans Rights Are Human Rights
I saw this on the student wall at Pomona College today.