Tag Archives: California
Are people in Los Angeles getting angrier? (A non-political post for Margie)
One of my neighbors “displayed” his gun to another neighbor’s gardener the other day. I was on a conference call and missed the fun that ensued when my two neighbors got into a heated argument about it (my wife’s description, … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Los Angeles, Do the right thing, Human Nature
Puppy kisses are fleeting
Each hospitalization forces me to ramp up the fun and happy moments when I’m not in captivity. The clock is ticking. And I’m doing my best to fill our days with activities and concerts and you name it. If it … Continue reading
It’s time for an Academy Awards makeover
I moved to California to become an actor and failed. I can’t say I gave it my best effort. That was when I peaked as a screw-up. I spent more time watching movies, up to three a day, to escape, … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Los Angeles, Fun & Humor
Would You Like a Filter for that Dream, Sir?
My wife and I visited a new friend this weekend. He has three Harley-Davidson motorcycles in his garage and is quite the collector. The bikes looked pretty inviting standing there ready to go, an adventure waiting to happen. I know … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Los Angeles, cystic fibrosis, Fun & Humor
How the LA Times drove me mad (or madder)
I am a huge advocate of newsapers. But when the LA Times Marketing department kept calling me, I kept hanging up. They called at the worst times and it became a game of seeing how fast I could disconnect the call: Hi, LA … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Los Angeles, Fun & Humor
“Me Time” Is Overrated
My sense of isolation has increased over the years as this disease has worsened. During the past three months and the hemoptysis surprise parties I’ve had, I’ve felt more isolated. I have friends, but it’s hard to plan getting together. … Continue reading
Filed under cystic fibrosis
Letter to my daughter 09/14/10
Dear Daughter of the Future, You’re a big 3rd grader now. Where did those eight years go? In another eight you’ll be operating a motor vehicle on the streets of Los Angeles, which scares me considering the idiots who drive … Continue reading
Filed under Love
