My girlfriend was recently diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. For a while now she’s worn splints on both arms whenever possible in hopes of treating the problem and avoiding surgery.
Yesterday, after the Pelicans’ got an early hit, the crowd clapped in approval. Kayleigh’s splints, however, cover part of her hand. So when she claps, [...]
Late night phone call with Kayleigh:
Me: Did you know Oprah’s on Twitter now?
Kayleigh: Yeah.
Me: She’s been on it one day and she has over 400,000 followers.
Kayleigh: That’s some bullshit right there. That’s bullshit.
Me: …
Kayleigh: That’s it. I’m done. Oprah? Ashton Kutcher? I quit twitter. I quit.
Me: So, (long pause) the Red Sox won…
Me: Which is the sexier occupation, fireman or police officer?
Kayleigh: Fireman.
Me: Why?
Kayleigh: When you think of a fireman you think muscles. When you think of a cop you think donuts.
From a recent column in the San Francisco Chronicle:
Last week, Christine Oastler came down from Ontario for a vacation. She had a classic San Francisco experience.
She was appalled.
She was hassled by aggressive panhandlers, “scared” by drunken street people, and even spat upon in front of the Metreon shopping center.
“It’s stunning to me,” she said. “I’m [...]
Kayleigh and I recently spent a couple of days in New Orleans while taking in Flogging Molly at the House of Blues. This was my fifth time seeing Flogging Molly and Kayleigh’s fourth. This was the second time we’ve seen them in New Orleans; the first about a year ago.
The opening band was The Cherry [...]
Jerry’s Cajun Café, heavily damaged by fire and closing last March, reopened in October. Since reopening the crowds have been larger than I remember, occasionally having to wait on a table, something I never had to do before it closed. The fire seems to have been better PR for the restaurant than any bought ad [...]
After missing several years of Caroling at Jackson Square I returned this Christmas along with Kayleigh (her first time). Our trip covered 2 and a half days and was my first visit to New Orleans since not long after Katrina. Thoughts:
We stayed at the Wyndham Riverfront. We got a great deal and the hotel is [...]
Leaving Starbucks late last night I heard a voice from behind me.
“It’s a little cold to be wearing shorts, don’t you think?”
I turned around to find a twenty-something guy sitting in a chair wearing shorts and a t-shirt, as was I. Immediately recognizing his boston accent, I laughed and told him I loved [...]