I don’t know if I’ve ever told you about one of the coolest rituals at the studio where I paint: the Framing Ceremony. When one of us finishes a painting, our teacher takes it into his office…
It Makes Me a Jolly Good Fellow…
Not only did Mister and I have Beer Clug last night, but I also heard from my buddy, Baker Jen, who wants to know if I’m available to help her finish off a growler of a local brew.…
“Top Round” in Los Angeles
Recently, Mister and I made a bee-line for Top Round, a new L.A. restaurant. The reason I was in such a danged tizzy about getting there was the promise of St. Louis style frozen custard. For those…
The Vapors
Yesterday I was driving around town and passed a high school. Out there on the football field, scores of kids were running laps. The thing about yutes is they’re young. Forgive me for stating the obvious (and…
The New American Dream
I spotted this rig the other day and was led down the road of wondering. Just what is the new American dream? I think it used to be owning a plot of land and raising a family.…
This Week’s Painting Class
The above photo shows my and my art teacher’s beverages. Guess which is mine. I do loves me some Dixie beer, y’all.
Jury of Peers
The other night I dreamed I was my friend, Betro. She was the victim of a hit-and-run donkey-butt recently, and she’s recovering from the physical injuries. She’s also dealing with the financial injury, as her car has been…
What The What?
Remember that little guy pictured above? I found him outside my front door. And I liked him. Cut to yesterday. I walked into the kitchen and there on the rug was a 4-inch version of that outside…