Top 5 On Friday

Top 5 albums that cure the summertime blues....

Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti
Madonna Like a Prayer
Beatles Sgt. Pepper
The B-52s Self titled
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody

Top 5 On Friday

Top 5 albums that cure the summertime blues....

Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti
Madonna Like a Prayer
Beatles Sgt. Pepper
The B-52s Self titled
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody

On the Road Again



This motor bike has traveled farther and to more places than I will in my lifetime, which is just fine by me because I do not like to travel.

Feline Thursday

"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats."
- Albert Schweitzer


** This video was shot with my Razr cell phone and I have to say it's not bad, especially for distribution on the web. I rather prefer it to my digital still camera/video because it's super convenient and great for quick movies.

Feline Thursday

"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats."
- Albert Schweitzer


** This video was shot with my Razr cell phone and I have to say it's not bad, especially for distribution on the web. I rather prefer it to my digital still camera/video because it's super convenient and great for quick movies.

Typical So. Cal.

Yet another Star*ucks with customers chatting and desiring to be seen, while off in a corner sits the lone geek gazing into the shrine of phosphor.

New music this week:

Madonna I'm gonna Tell You a Secret (CD/DVD) and Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy (I've owned this on LP forever but finally bought the CD).

I listen to music less and less on stereo and more so via headphones on the iPod or (before I broke it) on CD/CDR portable player. I need to buy a new one soon because I miss it so much. I haven't listened to either CD or watched Madonna. I'll treat myself this weekend.

Circuit City is amazing for price matching. They advertised Madonna for $19.99, while Best Buy (a competing retailer) had it for $17.99. Since I was going to CC for Led Zep's CD at $7.99 I just had CC price match BB and saved time and gas! I always love a good buy and it's even better when it's super conveninet.

New music this week:

Madonna I'm gonna Tell You a Secret (CD/DVD) and Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy (I've owned this on LP forever but finally bought the CD).

I listen to music less and less on stereo and more so via headphones on the iPod or (before I broke it) on CD/CDR portable player. I need to buy a new one soon because I miss it so much. I haven't listened to either CD or watched Madonna. I'll treat myself this weekend.

Circuit City is amazing for price matching. They advertised Madonna for $19.99, while Best Buy (a competing retailer) had it for $17.99. Since I was going to CC for Led Zep's CD at $7.99 I just had CC price match BB and saved time and gas! I always love a good buy and it's even better when it's super conveninet.

Ten on Tuesday
10 Fun Games to Play at a Party

~ Pictionary - those that can't draw make it the most fun and challenging!
~ Scruples
~ Uno
~ Boggle
~ Trivial Pursuit - this when couch potatoes really shine!
~ Truth or Dare
~ Poker
~ Bunko
~ Scrabble
~ Twister - everyone clean underwear, please!

Ten on Tuesday
10 Fun Games to Play at a Party

~ Pictionary - those that can't draw make it the most fun and challenging!
~ Scruples
~ Uno
~ Boggle
~ Trivial Pursuit - this when couch potatoes really shine!
~ Truth or Dare
~ Poker
~ Bunko
~ Scrabble
~ Twister - everyone clean underwear, please!

Mirror

Mirrors on the walls and mirror watering can faucets.

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

Anyone remember the Raisinettes from the 80s/90s?

The cable internet meltdown is two days away, that's when the free cable internet ends and I remain on paid DSL. I will definitely miss the cable as my experience found it to be much more reliable and faster, but at almost $25 per month more, I can't justify the cost. It was a great service while it lasted and I thank Boo again for signing us up on the class action lawsuit that gave us this luxury! If and when the price decreases and they stop gouging, I'll gladly reconsider and pay for the service.

~ Culture Club The War Song
~ The Cars Drive
~ Patti La Belle If You Asked Me To
~ Everything But the Girl Big Deal
~ Berlin Take My Breath Away
~ Carly Simon Take Me as I Am
~ Madonna Material Girl
~ Annie Lennox Downtown Lights
~ Erasure Lie to Me
~ Tears for Fears Break it Down Again

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

Anyone remember the Raisinettes from the 80s/90s?

The cable internet meltdown is two days away, that's when the free cable internet ends and I remain on paid DSL. I will definitely miss the cable as my experience found it to be much more reliable and faster, but at almost $25 per month more, I can't justify the cost. It was a great service while it lasted and I thank Boo again for signing us up on the class action lawsuit that gave us this luxury! If and when the price decreases and they stop gouging, I'll gladly reconsider and pay for the service.

~ Culture Club The War Song
~ The Cars Drive
~ Patti La Belle If You Asked Me To
~ Everything But the Girl Big Deal
~ Berlin Take My Breath Away
~ Carly Simon Take Me as I Am
~ Madonna Material Girl
~ Annie Lennox Downtown Lights
~ Erasure Lie to Me
~ Tears for Fears Break it Down Again

A Day in My Life

I believe it was last Saturday that a photo meme had community as the photo of the week. Of course, since I'm always behind I missed the challenge, but as I was relaxing at my local Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf I observed "community" all around me.

I've said before that coffeehouses have become the new community centers of this millennium, even bookstores with coffeehouses serve double duty. It used to be teenagers would congregate at the mall or local soda shop, which are mostly long gone. So now it's the coffeehouse and its adjacent businesses where the teens hang out and adults meet to relax and chat. And for the lone wolf in the physical crowd, he brings his computer to chat online with virtual friends or play online games, while being physically surrounded by bodies he doesn't connect with, but feels like he's a part of.

A Day in My Life

I believe it was last Saturday that a photo meme had community as the photo of the week. Of course, since I'm always behind I missed the challenge, but as I was relaxing at my local Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf I observed "community" all around me.

I've said before that coffeehouses have become the new community centers of this millennium, even bookstores with coffeehouses serve double duty. It used to be teenagers would congregate at the mall or local soda shop, which are mostly long gone. So now it's the coffeehouse and its adjacent businesses where the teens hang out and adults meet to relax and chat. And for the lone wolf in the physical crowd, he brings his computer to chat online with virtual friends or play online games, while being physically surrounded by bodies he doesn't connect with, but feels like he's a part of.

Online Community

There is a large segment of society that believes an online community is an oxymoron and I really feel it's their loss. I've been online since 1984 and it has been a fun, liberating and educational experience. I've met fascinating people that I would not have crossed paths with otherwise. I've made wonderful friendships and yes, I believe they are friends in the truest sense.

I began thinking about this after reading Mistresses comment to Thursday's post about our Little Girl dilemma. I checked Lakeside Collections and I think it might work.

It's like a cat runner only much smaller in scale (Max would turn up his nose at this! LOL), but very suitable for our needs and area.

Here are the specs:
Give your cat the freedom it deserves with this tunnel.

* The outdoor cat tunnel (80" x 20" x 15") is a great way to let your cat roam outside without worrying about it wandering off.
* Stretched on a sturdy wire frame, the polyester mesh gives your cat maximum visibilty.
* Weather-resistant tunnel folds for easy storage.
* Your pet will get the fresh air and exercise it needs to be healthy and happy!

Sadly, because Little Girl has no front claws, she's unable to claw her way out of the runner while receiving the benefit of being "outdoors".

I'm very excited about this recommendation and can't wait to discuss it with Boo. Now to bring this full circle, I would not have known about this solution had my friend Mistress not come to my aid and suggested it. She shared because she cared and we have formed an online community among blog readers/bloggers.

Mistress lives on the east coast and I on the west yet, we have managed to bond, share and care and I think that is a beautiful thing. Especially with so much anger and disconnectedness in real life. It's great having a place to share, connect, learn and laugh!

Online Community

There is a large segment of society that believes an online community is an oxymoron and I really feel it's their loss. I've been online since 1984 and it has been a fun, liberating and educational experience. I've met fascinating people that I would not have crossed paths with otherwise. I've made wonderful friendships and yes, I believe they are friends in the truest sense.

I began thinking about this after reading Mistresses comment to Thursday's post about our Little Girl dilemma. I checked Lakeside Collections and I think it might work.

It's like a cat runner only much smaller in scale (Max would turn up his nose at this! LOL), but very suitable for our needs and area.

Here are the specs:
Give your cat the freedom it deserves with this tunnel.

* The outdoor cat tunnel (80" x 20" x 15") is a great way to let your cat roam outside without worrying about it wandering off.
* Stretched on a sturdy wire frame, the polyester mesh gives your cat maximum visibilty.
* Weather-resistant tunnel folds for easy storage.
* Your pet will get the fresh air and exercise it needs to be healthy and happy!

Sadly, because Little Girl has no front claws, she's unable to claw her way out of the runner while receiving the benefit of being "outdoors".

I'm very excited about this recommendation and can't wait to discuss it with Boo. Now to bring this full circle, I would not have known about this solution had my friend Mistress not come to my aid and suggested it. She shared because she cared and we have formed an online community among blog readers/bloggers.

Mistress lives on the east coast and I on the west yet, we have managed to bond, share and care and I think that is a beautiful thing. Especially with so much anger and disconnectedness in real life. It's great having a place to share, connect, learn and laugh!

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

This big fella graces the courtyard of a BBQ joint and makes quite an impression.

Top 5 On Friday
A different twist to the meme this week. Are you ready?

First: Pick 5 of your favorite artists. Second: Pick your favorite song off their last album. (if their last album was a greatest hits album...go to their last studio album)

Madonna Forbidden Love
Prince Love
Beck Scarecrow
Depeche Mode John the Revelator
Black Eyed Peas My Style

Whew, just returned from a lovely walk in monsoon-like weather. Plenty of people out and about and as a reward for a brisk walk we stopped at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for an ice blended. LOL A gal's gotta keep up the encouragement and positive reinforcement!

Top 5 On Friday
A different twist to the meme this week. Are you ready?

First: Pick 5 of your favorite artists. Second: Pick your favorite song off their last album. (if their last album was a greatest hits album...go to their last studio album)

Madonna Forbidden Love
Prince Love
Beck Scarecrow
Depeche Mode John the Revelator
Black Eyed Peas My Style

Whew, just returned from a lovely walk in monsoon-like weather. Plenty of people out and about and as a reward for a brisk walk we stopped at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for an ice blended. LOL A gal's gotta keep up the encouragement and positive reinforcement!

Feline Thursday

Can't stand the idea of never allowing your cat outside? Train her to walk on a leash and harness.

Such is our dilemma as Little Girl adopted us and we've been unable to train her as we have Buddah. She must remain an outdoor cat because Buddah will not accept, let alone tolerate, another cat in the house. He is accustomed to being the lone alpha and I can't see forcing a huge change on him.

She's been de-fleaed and is more skittish than ever, a result of truly being out in the elements for six months. She's eating like a horse and resting comfortably on her comforter in the garage. She is anxious to go outdoors and has wandered out twice, but immediately runs back inside at the slightest sound. It's sad to see her so scared, especially after we'd initially spent months gaining her trust.

Feline Thursday

Can't stand the idea of never allowing your cat outside? Train her to walk on a leash and harness.

Such is our dilemma as Little Girl adopted us and we've been unable to train her as we have Buddah. She must remain an outdoor cat because Buddah will not accept, let alone tolerate, another cat in the house. He is accustomed to being the lone alpha and I can't see forcing a huge change on him.

She's been de-fleaed and is more skittish than ever, a result of truly being out in the elements for six months. She's eating like a horse and resting comfortably on her comforter in the garage. She is anxious to go outdoors and has wandered out twice, but immediately runs back inside at the slightest sound. It's sad to see her so scared, especially after we'd initially spent months gaining her trust.

Happy Summer!

As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, free concerts in the park are popular in many communities in So. Cal. A tribute band named Led Zeppagain jump started the merriment in early June to an eager crowd.

Little Girl

While walking through the neighborhood Punky's dog stopped and, wagging her tail as if looking at a friend, peered into some bushes. When Punky stooped to see what was going on she recognized Little Girl who hissed! LOL Our neighbor came knocking on our door to say she was positive she'd seen Little Girl.

LG went missing mid-December 2005 and I wondered and fretted about her fate. LG adopted us some years back and whomever had her before declawed her, being defenseless and not knowing her whereabouts really put me through the wringer.

So Boo and Punky walked two blocks west of us to a very busy and dangerous intersection. When Boo saw and called her she meowed and hissed at Punky. As Boo sat down and called to LG, did not run away or struggle, she simply meowed. In time she came to Boo and allowed herself to be scooped up. I was in the middle of showering so couldn't go.

She's quite hungry and very thin. I don't know how it is that she couldn't find her way back home from two blocks away. I'll always wonder if she left voluntarily or was chased by a dog and lost her way. Of course, I'll also worry about her leaving again. She's an outdoor cat and Buddah will not accept another cat indoors.

She has a vet appointment to chip her and give her a flea bath. She is infested with them and has tiny bites everywhere. She's eating like a horse and for now we have her in the garage. Hopefully we can keep her there for at least five days until she adjusts and then the inevitable...let her outdoors and take our chances.

Meanwhile, the complex is jubilant and all the neighbors ecstatic. Oh yes, Punky's baby will get an extra special treat...her very own package of chicken breast. Yup, she likes chicken and it's time for Punky to get cooking. LOL

Little Girl

While walking through the neighborhood Punky's dog stopped and, wagging her tail as if looking at a friend, peered into some bushes. When Punky stooped to see what was going on she recognized Little Girl who hissed! LOL Our neighbor came knocking on our door to say she was positive she'd seen Little Girl.

LG went missing mid-December 2005 and I wondered and fretted about her fate. LG adopted us some years back and whomever had her before declawed her, being defenseless and not knowing her whereabouts really put me through the wringer.

So Boo and Punky walked two blocks west of us to a very busy and dangerous intersection. When Boo saw and called her she meowed and hissed at Punky. As Boo sat down and called to LG, did not run away or struggle, she simply meowed. In time she came to Boo and allowed herself to be scooped up. I was in the middle of showering so couldn't go.

She's quite hungry and very thin. I don't know how it is that she couldn't find her way back home from two blocks away. I'll always wonder if she left voluntarily or was chased by a dog and lost her way. Of course, I'll also worry about her leaving again. She's an outdoor cat and Buddah will not accept another cat indoors.

She has a vet appointment to chip her and give her a flea bath. She is infested with them and has tiny bites everywhere. She's eating like a horse and for now we have her in the garage. Hopefully we can keep her there for at least five days until she adjusts and then the inevitable...let her outdoors and take our chances.

Meanwhile, the complex is jubilant and all the neighbors ecstatic. Oh yes, Punky's baby will get an extra special treat...her very own package of chicken breast. Yup, she likes chicken and it's time for Punky to get cooking. LOL

Take Me Back Tuesday
When I was 17, it was a very good year....Only in this case, think 16. You won't need google or yahoo to search this one.

Name three artists you were listening to at the age of 16.
Black Sabbath, Marvin Gaye, Deep Purple

Name three songs that remind you of being 16.
E.L.O. Roll Over Beethoven
Moody Blues I'm Just a Singer in a Rock N Roll Band
Kiss Rock N Roll All Night and Party Everyday


Name three albums you played over and over and over at age 16.
Frampton Comes Alive, Bohemian Rhapsody, Aladdin Sane

I'll say it again, some of the best music and bands were in the seventies and I sang and danced my ass off! I'm sure my mother wouldn't want to relive it but I certainly do. LOL The higher the volume the better!

Take Me Back Tuesday
When I was 17, it was a very good year....Only in this case, think 16. You won't need google or yahoo to search this one.

Name three artists you were listening to at the age of 16.
Black Sabbath, Marvin Gaye, Deep Purple

Name three songs that remind you of being 16.
E.L.O. Roll Over Beethoven
Moody Blues I'm Just a Singer in a Rock N Roll Band
Kiss Rock N Roll All Night and Party Everyday


Name three albums you played over and over and over at age 16.
Frampton Comes Alive, Bohemian Rhapsody, Aladdin Sane

I'll say it again, some of the best music and bands were in the seventies and I sang and danced my ass off! I'm sure my mother wouldn't want to relive it but I certainly do. LOL The higher the volume the better!

Ten on Tuesday
10 Living Role Models

~ Mom
~ Boo
~ Margaret Cho
~ George Lopez
~ Ellen Degeneres
~ Angelina Jolie
~ Bill Gates
~ Steve Jobs
~ Meg Whitman
~ Rosie ODonnell

Ten on Tuesday
10 Living Role Models

~ Mom
~ Boo
~ Margaret Cho
~ George Lopez
~ Ellen Degeneres
~ Angelina Jolie
~ Bill Gates
~ Steve Jobs
~ Meg Whitman
~ Rosie ODonnell

Birdman

The Downtown L.A. News nicknamed him Birdman in a 2005 article about the popular Pershing Square Concert in the Park summer and winter series. Birdman is a consistent presence who both amazes and entertains us with his dance prowess and stunts. He doesn't interact and is hesitant to answer questions, but he sure dances his heart out!

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

Another hectic weekend and no time to be under the weather. Music soothes the beast and also motivates the tired to move forward one dance step at a time! As Madonna says:

"Music makes you feel good!"

~ Heavy Mojo Radio
~ Feist Mushaboom
~ George Harrison Living in a Material World
~ Slowmo Over My Head
~ Madonna Music
~ Death Cab for Cutie License & Registration
~ Sonic Youth Disconnection Notice
~ Seven Nation Entropy Mashup
~ Weezer Beverly Hills
~ Hotel Coral Essex *uck the MPAA

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

Another hectic weekend and no time to be under the weather. Music soothes the beast and also motivates the tired to move forward one dance step at a time! As Madonna says:

"Music makes you feel good!"

~ Heavy Mojo Radio
~ Feist Mushaboom
~ George Harrison Living in a Material World
~ Slowmo Over My Head
~ Madonna Music
~ Death Cab for Cutie License & Registration
~ Sonic Youth Disconnection Notice
~ Seven Nation Entropy Mashup
~ Weezer Beverly Hills
~ Hotel Coral Essex *uck the MPAA

The Raymond Restaurant

We decided to lunch at this restaurant in South Pasadena on recommendation by a friend who said the cuisine was excellent. The ambience and service is excellent and conducive to a leisurely and quiet dining experience. The food was satisfactory but hardly worth the price considering it was not an exceptional meal, which is what I expected for a $35 lunch.

The Raymond Restaurant

We decided to lunch at this restaurant in South Pasadena on recommendation by a friend who said the cuisine was excellent. The ambience and service is excellent and conducive to a leisurely and quiet dining experience. The food was satisfactory but hardly worth the price considering it was not an exceptional meal, which is what I expected for a $35 lunch.

Hot Fun in the Summertime
Sly & the Family Stone

It's hot, slightly humid and glorious today. We spent most of the day installing air conditioners - that's right, plural - we installed three of them and now wait to see which, if any, and how many fuses we blow! We've been at it since mid-morning and the house feels absolutely lovely and cool.

Buddah and I went outdoors so he could exercise and let me tell you, the minute I entered through the back door I could feel the temperature drop ten degrees. Thankfully, the three A/Cs are on different breakers so we're hopeful it will work out.

I've been listening to lots of music and podcasts as we're working and just generally being productive - how disgusting is that? LOL We're off for a walk now to Home Depot and probably for dinner, so I hope you're staying cool and comfy.

Oooh, we finally watched this seasons Desperate Housewives. We cached them on the DVR and have been viewing two to three episodes for almost two weeks, what the heck, all our other shows are on hiatus now. I thoroughly enjoyed this season with its many wonderful quotes and one liners and don't understand why some people felt the show had lost its uniqueness and edge?

Hot Fun in the Summertime
Sly & the Family Stone

It's hot, slightly humid and glorious today. We spent most of the day installing air conditioners - that's right, plural - we installed three of them and now wait to see which, if any, and how many fuses we blow! We've been at it since mid-morning and the house feels absolutely lovely and cool.

Buddah and I went outdoors so he could exercise and let me tell you, the minute I entered through the back door I could feel the temperature drop ten degrees. Thankfully, the three A/Cs are on different breakers so we're hopeful it will work out.

I've been listening to lots of music and podcasts as we're working and just generally being productive - how disgusting is that? LOL We're off for a walk now to Home Depot and probably for dinner, so I hope you're staying cool and comfy.

Oooh, we finally watched this seasons Desperate Housewives. We cached them on the DVR and have been viewing two to three episodes for almost two weeks, what the heck, all our other shows are on hiatus now. I thoroughly enjoyed this season with its many wonderful quotes and one liners and don't understand why some people felt the show had lost its uniqueness and edge?

Top 5 On Friday
Top 5 songs or albums that describe your current state of mind

George Harrison Living in a Material World after many convos with Gabby, it seems there is no such thing as true love, just an elevator to higher floors leading to the most exclusive items.

The Beatles In My Life After my convo with Gabby, I can come home and look at Boo and Buddah and appreciate who I have in my life and how valuable to me they are. Gabby may be materialistic and cynical but I am not.

"There are places I remember
All my life though have changed.
Some forever not for better,
some are gone and some remain.
But those places have their moments
of people and things I still can recall."


Donna Summer She Works Hard for the Money I feel like I've been dancing as fast as I can and I know I earn my fun money!

Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want to Have Fun It's summer and that is indeed all that I want to do. My friend Rae has it as my ringtone when I phone/SMS her! LOL

Sly & the Family Stone Dance to the Music Music always makes me feel like moving and expressing myself. Where would I be without it?

Top 5 On Friday
Top 5 songs or albums that describe your current state of mind

George Harrison Living in a Material World after many convos with Gabby, it seems there is no such thing as true love, just an elevator to higher floors leading to the most exclusive items.

The Beatles In My Life After my convo with Gabby, I can come home and look at Boo and Buddah and appreciate who I have in my life and how valuable to me they are. Gabby may be materialistic and cynical but I am not.

"There are places I remember
All my life though have changed.
Some forever not for better,
some are gone and some remain.
But those places have their moments
of people and things I still can recall."


Donna Summer She Works Hard for the Money I feel like I've been dancing as fast as I can and I know I earn my fun money!

Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want to Have Fun It's summer and that is indeed all that I want to do. My friend Rae has it as my ringtone when I phone/SMS her! LOL

Sly & the Family Stone Dance to the Music Music always makes me feel like moving and expressing myself. Where would I be without it?

Take Me Back Tuesday

Musical Firsts: (How many can you remember) Uh, this is the pivotal question!

First CD/Album Purchased: No surprise, it was a re-purchase to the then new format Elton John's Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy

First Concert: Marc Boland & T. Rex at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. They don't even have concerts there anymore! My cousin Rachael treated me and it totally opened my eyes, ears and very essence. There was no turning back - ever.

First Over 21 Show: Don't know.

First Musical Obsession: Elton John

First Musical Crush: D.C. I won't write out the name, though, some will figure it out.

First Musical/Musical Movie: The Pinball Wizard starring, who else, Elton John. I also recall standing in line for hours to see Bowie's movie The Man who fell to Earth. The theater was so packed we made it in for the midnight showing.

First Stereo: Geez, my mom bought a combo turntable, stereo and cassette player for my bedroom. That's a purchase she quickly regretted as I'd blast my music throughout the house.

First Portable Device/Player: LOL LOL Try an eight track player that looked like a dynamite blaster. The main unit where the eight track was inserted was square and attached was a "T" shaped handle. I think Panasonic made it.

First Musical Format Owned (i.e. LP, Cassette, 8 Track, CD) Ugh, I hate to admit it....eight track.

First 45/CD Single Purchased: Brenda & the Tabulations Right on the Tip of My Tongue

Take Me Back Tuesday

Musical Firsts: (How many can you remember) Uh, this is the pivotal question!

First CD/Album Purchased: No surprise, it was a re-purchase to the then new format Elton John's Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy

First Concert: Marc Boland & T. Rex at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. They don't even have concerts there anymore! My cousin Rachael treated me and it totally opened my eyes, ears and very essence. There was no turning back - ever.

First Over 21 Show: Don't know.

First Musical Obsession: Elton John

First Musical Crush: D.C. I won't write out the name, though, some will figure it out.

First Musical/Musical Movie: The Pinball Wizard starring, who else, Elton John. I also recall standing in line for hours to see Bowie's movie The Man who fell to Earth. The theater was so packed we made it in for the midnight showing.

First Stereo: Geez, my mom bought a combo turntable, stereo and cassette player for my bedroom. That's a purchase she quickly regretted as I'd blast my music throughout the house.

First Portable Device/Player: LOL LOL Try an eight track player that looked like a dynamite blaster. The main unit where the eight track was inserted was square and attached was a "T" shaped handle. I think Panasonic made it.

First Musical Format Owned (i.e. LP, Cassette, 8 Track, CD) Ugh, I hate to admit it....eight track.

First 45/CD Single Purchased: Brenda & the Tabulations Right on the Tip of My Tongue

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

I just loved the bumper stickers on this car.
Talk about songs evoking memories; during the early eighties our friend Maria lived with us and she drove a full sized pick up truck with camper. It accomdated four people, had a small kitchen and sink and fold out dining table. I loved driving that thing around town and became very adept at gauging distance and parking. Many nights were spent in the mountains of Crystal Lake, sleeping by the campfire on pallets and sleeping bags, it would have to get pretty chilly for us to sleep in the camper. Great times, indeed!


~ Psychedelic Furs Love My Way
~ Toto Africa
~ Adam Ant Goody Two Shoes This is so fun and campy, I can't help but feel happy!
~ Taco Puttin' on the Ritz
~ After the Fire Der kommissar

Some songs are immediately identified with an era and these are some of them. When played out of context they scream the era they belong to. I think the eighties produced many.

~ Eddy Grant Electric Avenue
~ Billy Ocean Carribean Queen
~ Ray Parker, Jr. Ghostbusters
~ Tears for Fears Shout!
~ Right Said Fred I'm Too Sexy

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

I just loved the bumper stickers on this car.
Talk about songs evoking memories; during the early eighties our friend Maria lived with us and she drove a full sized pick up truck with camper. It accomdated four people, had a small kitchen and sink and fold out dining table. I loved driving that thing around town and became very adept at gauging distance and parking. Many nights were spent in the mountains of Crystal Lake, sleeping by the campfire on pallets and sleeping bags, it would have to get pretty chilly for us to sleep in the camper. Great times, indeed!


~ Psychedelic Furs Love My Way
~ Toto Africa
~ Adam Ant Goody Two Shoes This is so fun and campy, I can't help but feel happy!
~ Taco Puttin' on the Ritz
~ After the Fire Der kommissar

Some songs are immediately identified with an era and these are some of them. When played out of context they scream the era they belong to. I think the eighties produced many.

~ Eddy Grant Electric Avenue
~ Billy Ocean Carribean Queen
~ Ray Parker, Jr. Ghostbusters
~ Tears for Fears Shout!
~ Right Said Fred I'm Too Sexy

A Day in My Life

We checked out a new restaurant named Dona Rosa in Pasadena and the pozole (soup) was sabroso and delicious. It had a spicy kick to it that helps clear the sinuses! I also appreciated the decor and mural artwork. One thing about Latin culture is that it's very vibrant and colorful!

A Day in My Life

We checked out a new restaurant named Dona Rosa in Pasadena and the pozole (soup) was sabroso and delicious. It had a spicy kick to it that helps clear the sinuses! I also appreciated the decor and mural artwork. One thing about Latin culture is that it's very vibrant and colorful!

Beatles Collector Item

Boo is a huge Beatles and Beach Boys fan and since it was birthday time, I thought this would be the perfect gift. We put it on lay away and picked it up two months later; I have to say that Boo was a very patient and understanding recipient and I appreciated this very much.

As we were completing the purchase transaction, an employee came to the counter and said he had noticed the Beatles plaque missing but had no idea it was still in the store on lay away. He had hoped to buy it but we'd scooped him. Boo was beaming from ear to ear and I was so glad to have it in our possession.

I thought Boo might hang it in the den or other room of the house but, it hangs in the living room. It's a strange location to be sure but when you want to see something you're proud of and admire I guess the living room's the best spot! LOL

Beatles Collector Item

Boo is a huge Beatles and Beach Boys fan and since it was birthday time, I thought this would be the perfect gift. We put it on lay away and picked it up two months later; I have to say that Boo was a very patient and understanding recipient and I appreciated this very much.

As we were completing the purchase transaction, an employee came to the counter and said he had noticed the Beatles plaque missing but had no idea it was still in the store on lay away. He had hoped to buy it but we'd scooped him. Boo was beaming from ear to ear and I was so glad to have it in our possession.

I thought Boo might hang it in the den or other room of the house but, it hangs in the living room. It's a strange location to be sure but when you want to see something you're proud of and admire I guess the living room's the best spot! LOL

Random Stuff

I just realized (thanks to Boo) that I'd forgotten to follow up on Madonna's concert at the Staples Center last weekend. Shy Girl said it was a lot of synthesizer with very little back up by musicians. The sound was still fantastic but she missed the orchestration and percussion.

Madonna wowed everyone with pulsating lighting, acrobatic dancers that stunned and dazzled with their agility and performance and she sang approximately nine songs from her Confessions on the Dance Floor CD, including my favorite Erotica. If Madonna comes through L.A., Orange County or San Diego county again before wrapping up this tour, we are so there!

You know how something keeps nagging at you and you never quite place your finger on it? Try hard as you do, it just seems to be out of reach and so, it slips to the back. Well, I knew the first cell phone bill post upgrade would be arriving and I wanted to view it prior to Boo. Not that I anticipated anything bad, mind you, just as a precautionary measure!

Off to the post office I go and return with the mail handing the mound to Boo. As I'm tippy tapping away at the keyboard my arms tingle and I can feel my hair standing.

Boo: "Ooh, the new cell bill...let's see how we did?"
That's when I realize what that nagging feeling's been about.
B: "Whoa, you sent 118 SMS and 94 pix, that was for a partial month. I better check our monthly quota and compare it."
I'm slightly perspiring now.
Me: "Yea but did I go over????"
B: "Wow, you went from virtually no activity to bam! Hmmm, you had 11 voice calls."
Me: "Yea but did I exceed the prorated month limit???"

Darn Boo made me wait to learn that I did not exceed our package and laughed at my predicament. Payback's a *itch and I feel like paying very soon! LOL

Random Stuff

I just realized (thanks to Boo) that I'd forgotten to follow up on Madonna's concert at the Staples Center last weekend. Shy Girl said it was a lot of synthesizer with very little back up by musicians. The sound was still fantastic but she missed the orchestration and percussion.

Madonna wowed everyone with pulsating lighting, acrobatic dancers that stunned and dazzled with their agility and performance and she sang approximately nine songs from her Confessions on the Dance Floor CD, including my favorite Erotica. If Madonna comes through L.A., Orange County or San Diego county again before wrapping up this tour, we are so there!

You know how something keeps nagging at you and you never quite place your finger on it? Try hard as you do, it just seems to be out of reach and so, it slips to the back. Well, I knew the first cell phone bill post upgrade would be arriving and I wanted to view it prior to Boo. Not that I anticipated anything bad, mind you, just as a precautionary measure!

Off to the post office I go and return with the mail handing the mound to Boo. As I'm tippy tapping away at the keyboard my arms tingle and I can feel my hair standing.

Boo: "Ooh, the new cell bill...let's see how we did?"
That's when I realize what that nagging feeling's been about.
B: "Whoa, you sent 118 SMS and 94 pix, that was for a partial month. I better check our monthly quota and compare it."
I'm slightly perspiring now.
Me: "Yea but did I go over????"
B: "Wow, you went from virtually no activity to bam! Hmmm, you had 11 voice calls."
Me: "Yea but did I exceed the prorated month limit???"

Darn Boo made me wait to learn that I did not exceed our package and laughed at my predicament. Payback's a *itch and I feel like paying very soon! LOL

Paint Ordinances







Two cities come to mind when the subject of painting one's house is the topic - South Gate and Huntington Park. Both cities have a large influx of Mexican immigrants living in their community and they bring with them their color palette of purple, pink, orange, gold and red. These cities have been embroiled in community meetings about imposing restrictions on what colors are unacceptable for a house exterior.

While tooling around my town I came upon these three eye sores and wondered if it's time for us to construct an ordinance! LOL

Feline Thursday

A trained cat is happier, has a better understanding of the house rules and is often more affectionate.

Buddah is trained not to leave our property and wander off. He knows not cross the driveway, not to scratch or mark up the furniture or hang from the drapes! He also does not walk on the furniture or play with the toilet paper. He is a very well behaved cat that is pampered, loved and given loads of attention. LOL

Feline Thursday

A trained cat is happier, has a better understanding of the house rules and is often more affectionate.

Buddah is trained not to leave our property and wander off. He knows not cross the driveway, not to scratch or mark up the furniture or hang from the drapes! He also does not walk on the furniture or play with the toilet paper. He is a very well behaved cat that is pampered, loved and given loads of attention. LOL

Neglected or Abandoned?




This car's been idled curbside for over two weeks and what's remarkable is that it hasn't been cited on street sweeping days nor for overnight parking without a permit, or towed as an abandoned vehicle involved in an accident. It's obvious it was hit while immobile and parked, but where's its owner? Doesn't anyone care?

Led Zepagain



Summer's officially here with the kick off yesterday of the Pershing Square noontime concert series. The perfect kick ass band for yesterday's opener was Led Zepagain, a Led Zeppelin tribute band that will be touring Toronto and parts of Mexico in the coming months.

The venue was packed with fans in suits, ties and high heels ready to rock and roll. The set included Dancing Days, In My Time of Dying, Kashmir, The Song Remains the Same, Whole Lotta Love, etc. and the crowd couldn't get enough. Sadly, I had to leave early but enjoyed my time snapping plenty of photos and shooting video.

Led Zepagain



Summer's officially here with the kick off yesterday of the Pershing Square noontime concert series. The perfect kick ass band for yesterday's opener was Led Zepagain, a Led Zeppelin tribute band that will be touring Toronto and parts of Mexico in the coming months.

The venue was packed with fans in suits, ties and high heels ready to rock and roll. The set included Dancing Days, In My Time of Dying, Kashmir, The Song Remains the Same, Whole Lotta Love, etc. and the crowd couldn't get enough. Sadly, I had to leave early but enjoyed my time snapping plenty of photos and shooting video.

Ten on Tuesday
10 Ways You Like to Relax

~ Light candles
~ Meditate
~ Listen to podcasts
~ Pet Buddah
~ Listen to music
~ Go for a walk
~ Take photos
~ Read blogs
~ Work on my website
~ Chat with a friend

Ten on Tuesday
10 Ways You Like to Relax

~ Light candles
~ Meditate
~ Listen to podcasts
~ Pet Buddah
~ Listen to music
~ Go for a walk
~ Take photos
~ Read blogs
~ Work on my website
~ Chat with a friend

Upside Down

It's was so hot this past weekend that I felt over heated and couldn't cool down, not having central air will do that to a person. I went to our small porch outside and laid on the swing bench. It was so refreshing and quiet as everyone prepared for the coming work week.

Random 10
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

This is the collectors plaque and record of Madonna's Erotica that I wanted to buy. I'm confident another will pop up someday, somehow and when it does, I'll buy it then.

~ Madonna Erotica
~ Simon James Drowning
~ Sophia Ramos Esperanza
~ Madonna Justify My Love
~ Bob Kirkpatrick The Traveling Juke Joint
~ Garbage Stupid Girl
~ Danko Jones Baby Hates Me
~ Train Am I Reaching You Now
~ Henta Ellis Take a Drive with Mr. Pete
~ Madonna Secret Garden

Random 10
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

This is the collectors plaque and record of Madonna's Erotica that I wanted to buy. I'm confident another will pop up someday, somehow and when it does, I'll buy it then.

~ Madonna Erotica
~ Simon James Drowning
~ Sophia Ramos Esperanza
~ Madonna Justify My Love
~ Bob Kirkpatrick The Traveling Juke Joint
~ Garbage Stupid Girl
~ Danko Jones Baby Hates Me
~ Train Am I Reaching You Now
~ Henta Ellis Take a Drive with Mr. Pete
~ Madonna Secret Garden

A Day in My Life

We went to Wild About Music and in honor of the Material Girl and her concert this weekend, Madonna graced the store’s display. The concert program was priced at $30,(I thought it must be marked up) but in fact, it’s $30 at the concert venue. The program I viewed included a sheet of stickers of Madonna in various poses, the sticker sheet retails for $10 at the concert venue separate from the program!

Wild About Music had this gorgeous plaque from one of my favorite Madonna tunes Erotica and I wanted to buy it but abstained….I didn’t think Boo would appreciate the $225 collectors price. While snapping a photo of the Erotica plaque a guy snatched it from the wall. I felt a pang in my stomach, but chalked it up to not being my time to purchase it.

Madonna was at the Staples Center last night and my friend Shy Girl attended. We originally planned to attend with her but then, I don't know, the urge to spend $175 each ticket waned and I told Boo that I did not want to attend. I’ll get the scoop on Monday and oogle any souvenirs she purchased, one of which I'm sure will be a program.

A Day in My Life

We went to Wild About Music and in honor of the Material Girl and her concert this weekend, Madonna graced the store’s display. The concert program was priced at $30,(I thought it must be marked up) but in fact, it’s $30 at the concert venue. The program I viewed included a sheet of stickers of Madonna in various poses, the sticker sheet retails for $10 at the concert venue separate from the program!

Wild About Music had this gorgeous plaque from one of my favorite Madonna tunes Erotica and I wanted to buy it but abstained….I didn’t think Boo would appreciate the $225 collectors price. While snapping a photo of the Erotica plaque a guy snatched it from the wall. I felt a pang in my stomach, but chalked it up to not being my time to purchase it.

Madonna was at the Staples Center last night and my friend Shy Girl attended. We originally planned to attend with her but then, I don't know, the urge to spend $175 each ticket waned and I told Boo that I did not want to attend. I’ll get the scoop on Monday and oogle any souvenirs she purchased, one of which I'm sure will be a program.

Memory Lane

My first foray into computers ended disastrously with a Timex Sinclair computer. It connected to a black & white TV (it didn't display color) and used audiocassettes for storage. It's interface was neanderthal and ASCII driven.

Next came the Commodore 64 with its amber display (an orangish color), which displayed graphics after inputting the code in Basic. Anyone remember Basic? I could spend hours pouring over my data entry (one mistake and the graphic would not render) just to see the monitor display a pumpkin or whatever. It saved data on 5.25" floppy disk, which I found in the garage some months back!

In 1984, while at work, my friend JC was so enthused about this thing called Macintosh. I'd never heard about it and was intrigued. He brought his 128K Macintosh (the original Mac pre-iMac) to work and he let me play with it during breaks and lunch at work. I was in love!

Boo and I worked together, so I eagerly showed Boo JC's glorious find and to my shock, Boo took me to Computerland (the equivalent of today's Circuit City only they sold computers) within a week's time to buy one. Well it was all over from then on...I couldn't get enough of my Macintosh and Boo had no inkling of how immersed in its culture and technology, in general, I'd be. This little guy changed my world forever and was the first truly usable, understandable and productive computer I'd ever owned.

Even back then Steve Jobs understood how to market, sell and dazzle customers with its packaging and inviting hook!




When you turned on the computer the screen would display Welcome to Macintosh with an icon of a smiling Macintosh dead centered in the nine inch monochrome screen. New computer users received an audiocassette tutorial explaining how to connect the Macintosh (i.e. keyboard, mouse, etc.) and the general layout of the new GUI (Graphical User Interface). For me, my first Apple Macintosh was revolutionary!

Boo, thank you for your love, support and understanding. My fascination with technology and computers has not run its course and it's looking like I've only just begun! ;-0

Memory Lane

My first foray into computers ended disastrously with a Timex Sinclair computer. It connected to a black & white TV (it didn't display color) and used audiocassettes for storage. It's interface was neanderthal and ASCII driven.

Next came the Commodore 64 with its amber display (an orangish color), which displayed graphics after inputting the code in Basic. Anyone remember Basic? I could spend hours pouring over my data entry (one mistake and the graphic would not render) just to see the monitor display a pumpkin or whatever. It saved data on 5.25" floppy disk, which I found in the garage some months back!

In 1984, while at work, my friend JC was so enthused about this thing called Macintosh. I'd never heard about it and was intrigued. He brought his 128K Macintosh (the original Mac pre-iMac) to work and he let me play with it during breaks and lunch at work. I was in love!

Boo and I worked together, so I eagerly showed Boo JC's glorious find and to my shock, Boo took me to Computerland (the equivalent of today's Circuit City only they sold computers) within a week's time to buy one. Well it was all over from then on...I couldn't get enough of my Macintosh and Boo had no inkling of how immersed in its culture and technology, in general, I'd be. This little guy changed my world forever and was the first truly usable, understandable and productive computer I'd ever owned.

Even back then Steve Jobs understood how to market, sell and dazzle customers with its packaging and inviting hook!




When you turned on the computer the screen would display Welcome to Macintosh with an icon of a smiling Macintosh dead centered in the nine inch monochrome screen. New computer users received an audiocassette tutorial explaining how to connect the Macintosh (i.e. keyboard, mouse, etc.) and the general layout of the new GUI (Graphical User Interface). For me, my first Apple Macintosh was revolutionary!

Boo, thank you for your love, support and understanding. My fascination with technology and computers has not run its course and it's looking like I've only just begun! ;-0