'tis the season

my first christmas away from home.
a california christmas.
the palms trees are lit up.
vendors are pimping out imitation snow.
my stocking and gifts have arrived via U.S. mail.
this isn't the christmas i know.
it's different.
it's different, but in a familiar way.
family does reside in san diego.
traditions are strikingly similar.
this year christmas is different, but i can roll with this.
i've got my lady, my cat, and our cozy casa.
east and west coast love have filled this home away from home.
'tis the season.

now for something fun...

sketchysantas.com

merry christmas :)

old people say the darnedest things

i am a tele-fundraiser.
i call on behalf of non-profit organizations asking for donations from generous supporters of said non-profits.
i often reach answering machines with colorful greetings, such as...
character voices: [i.e. yoda]
blunt directions: [i.e. "leave it" or "you know what to do"]
gangs all here (but not really): [where each family member slates their name in a congregated message usually directed by the Dad]
and my all-time favorite (so far), from a little old lady (i'm assuming), stating,
"we're not available, so get out of here, ya stupid idiot!"

anyone want to spot me 10.5 million dollars so i can purchase this phat pad?
groucho marx's beverly hills home - designed in 1956 by wallace neff

hungover

so here it is. the first post on my first blog.
BLOG.
i feel like the sound "blog" makes when you say "blog" out loud.
say "blog" out loud slowly.
it's as if you're about to puke and hiccup at the same time.
so there's that.
don't even get me started with "blogspot".

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6 new tracks just in time for the holidays.