A Couple of Things…

Molly the Sexy Beast1.  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but seriously, love should not hurt.


2.  OMG I LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA.
So I went through my Twitter feed and found one about music at Bombay’s so I retweeted.  Then later, I saw someone had retweeted by retweet.  I thought that kind of funny so I posted on Facebook, “My retweet just got retweeted! Go Bombay’s!”.  Then, someone shared my post about my retweet getting retweeted!  Now if you followed that.  You my friend know social media and get a star for the day!


3.  I recently started working on a project where identical twins are partners in this business.  I had been working with just one of them up to this point when I attended a party where they both were in attendance.  I had to confess to my new friend that the only way I could tell them apart was the moment when one of them recognized me.  He just laughed!   I’m sure I’ll catch on to the sublime nuances each of them have.


FROOT Loops4a.  Sad to say I recently realized Fruit Loops is actually Froot Loops when I read a story about how we’ve all been deceived.  All six Froot Loop colors are actually the same flavor.  Apparently the recipe has not changed since 1962.  Bastards!

4b.  While doing some research on the aforementioned bastards, it turns out someone had actually tried to sue Kellogg’s for causing him to believe the product contained real, nutritious fruit.   At least two federal judges have previously held that the use of the word “Froot” cannot reasonably be interpreted as suggesting the presence of real “fruit,” and that  “froot” is not real, and real fruit does not come in “loops.”


5.  I read an article called “Seven tips on how to improve flirting.”  The first one once again reinforced the idea that I suck at flirting, “Act Natural.”  I just can’t!  I start cracking up and get all weird.   The next tip, “Do not be weird.”    Yeah, I’m screwed.


The Captain and Tennille6.  I have to admit it made me a tad sad to learn that The Captain and Tennille were calling it quits after 39 years of marriage.  It angered me all the quips about how “Love Won’t Keep Us Together” or something along those lines.  For starters, they probably stopped loving each other, and so love wouldn’t keep them together.  And I can’t help but wonder how many years did they stay together just because they didn’t want to let others down?


7.  I know you can’t please all the people all the time, and I’ve learned over the years that no matter what you do, someone will be upset.  So you just have to get good at looking at the greater good.


National Pie Day 20148.  Yesterday was National Pie day.  When I brought it to my co-workers’ attention and asked if we should go out and get some pies, they all looked at me like I was a dumb ass.
(edited for clarification purposes:  The answer is ALWAYS yes.  They looked at me odd because I felt the need to ask!  The pies above arrived within the hour.)


9.  I’ve been going through a hot dog phase.  Okay, the phase has been over two years, but relatively speaking, it’s a phase of my life.  In any case,  I’ve always loved the dogs at Costco and Der Weinerschnietzel, but since Bombay’s came out with their new menu, their hot dog wrapped in bacon on a sweet roll with hot mustard, OMG!  But now I’m catching wind from Maggie McKinney that there is a food truck with dogs to die for.  So the phase continues and the hunt begins.


Tommy Dreamer10.  I took my camera to the movie set of a film being shot here in Ventura by members of the band Army of Freshmen.  Several local musicians were on hand as extras and they kept pointing out the wrestlers that were actors on the set.  I hadn’t heard of any of them, but they thought it was the coolest thing!  Above is Tommy Dreamer, “The Innovator of Violence.”  Grrr!


11.  I just realized how often I write about food.


12.  “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.”  – Bruce Lee

Thanks for listening!

A Couple of Things…

I-dont-need-to-flirt-I-will-seduce-you-with-my-awkwardness
1.  I really suck at flirting!

Luckily for me, most of the time I’m not.


2.  Do you ever, and I believe I’m speaking to you ladies, step on the scale in the morning and either exclaim, “Yes!” or you slump your shoulders in total defeat?  Yeah, me neither.


3.  I’m having a hard time with the “Localist” or the “Locals Only” mentality, it’s fairly prevalent in beach communities.  Face reality, unless you’re of Native American descent… What matters is how much you contribute back to your community and help to improve conditions.  THAT earns respect.  That makes you a viable member of society. Of course when you’re talking about the next wave…


4.  As I don’t make my living being a professional photographer, I am quite honored when I see a photo I shot a year ago, come up on the news feed of Facebook where somebody had just seen it and shared it.  These are typically photos I’ve shot around Ventura, and of course some of the bands from around town. I don’t think the pros should actually share their photos online because they should be paid for their work.  It’s a double-edge sword. On one hand, people see how good you are, on the other hand, why pay if you can get it for free?!


photo taken 11/27/13

Parked on Chestnut in front of Starbucks

5.  I admire pacifist.  But there are at least 2% of the population who are truly evil.  I don’t think setting a good example will change them. That being said, I do think that there is so much abberation in the world that if you (yes I’m talking to you) start being the change you want to see in the world (Gandhi), then it would start to be contagious and those 2 percenters?  They’ll actually start to look like 2% and not like the majority.  I’m in.  Let’s start!


6.  I’m not a big fan of passive aggressiveness.


7.  I’ve learned a lot from my Aunt Angie.  She is the matriarch of my dad’s side of the family.  I would feel guilty for not having talked to her for some time and she’d assure me that she completely understood that she knew I loved her but that I have my own life to live.  Makes me want to keep in touch even more!  Shrewd?  I say not.  I say she’s a remarkable woman whom I admire and respect.


8.  The most frustrating thing about grocery shopping is buying only what I need. I don’t need a whole loaf of bread. I only need half cans of beans, soup, or sauces. The containers are mostly for more than one serving. IT’S JUST ME!! I DON’T LIKE TO FREEZE SHIT! I DON’T HAVE TIME TO COOK, LET ALONE PLAN LEFTOVERS!

I would pay 25 cents for a stalk of celery. That’s about what I use before the rest goes bad.


9.  I’ve been spending time with Cat Steven’s “Tea for the Tillerman”.  Freakin’ amazing stuff…still.


10.  Things that drive me crazy: Facebook posts that say something along the lines, “Repost if you are against Child Abuse. I bet 50% of you won’t, but I’m sure the people with heart will.”   So if I don’t repost, I don’t have heart? How strong am I that I don’t comment with a “Fuck You.”


11.  I have a confession. I’ve read the Twilight series more than once.  There!  I said it.


My beach

                             My beach

12.  We just celebrated Thanksgiving and like most people, it was a time to reflect what I’m thankful for.  Family, Samantha “Boom Boom” Baumgardner, a job where I help improve conditions in my community working at City Hall, VenturaRocks.com, amazing friends, a home, my church, basketball, this beautiful town…


12.  “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.”  – C. S. Lewis


Thank you for listening!