September, 2008 Archive

Doug Solo

I used to hate going anywhere alone. I felt like an idiot, and thought everyone was secretly talking about how lonely I was. Now that I am a tad wiser, I have learned that this isn’t true; and if it is, who cares. Sometimes you have get up and go, and occasionally that means you fly solo.

Tonight I have a ticket to see Brian Wilson live at the Hollywood Bowl. Going to the bowl has been a goal of mine since I arrived in town, and Brian Wilson is as good a concert as any!

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You Are A Mother Fucking Bitch: The Street Drama

I went for a walk today and as I was passing the CNN building I saw/heard a woman in the distance yelling. At this point I couldn’t understand what she was saying, nor was I sure if she was even on the phone.

Eventually, about 100 yards away I heard the words “You Are A Mother Fucking Bitch”. This phrase kept getting repeated over and over, alongside other insults and some discussion of child support.

The closer I got to the woman the louder she became. Eventually as I passed her, I understood just how loud she was screaming into the phone. If a helicopter was landing beside this woman, I would still have been able to make out “You Are A Mother Fucking Bitch” if I was in close proximity.

I am not certain why someone would decide to air their business like this as they stroll down Sunset. Nor can I imagine being that loud for that long. What surprises me most however is that the person on the other end of the conversation stayed on the line.

Hanging up is free.

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Murklord Rising

September 10th, 2008

I have a tinkered with my fabled Murklord soup recipe and will now share my developments with the globe.

MURKLORD v. 2.0

1 Get a medium sized pot – add a glass of water, start to heat it up.
2 Dice a large onion and throw it in.
3 Shred 2 medium/large carrots into oblivion, then toss them in the pot
4 Chop up 2 jalapeno peppers, and throw them in
5 Smash and finely chop 5 cloves of garlic and throw them in the water
6 Add 2 table spoons of paprika
7 Add 2 tea spoons of black pepper
8 Add Cayenne pepper (to your liking)
9 Add a dash of garlic salt
10 Add a dollop of vegetable oil

11 Stir the above concoction together until the spices permeate the onions and then let everything saute a bit.

12 Add 4 or so cups of water
13 Dice half a bag of spinach and throw it in the water.
14 Chop up and add a Nappa Cabbage
15 Cover and let the vegetables boil for awhile. (when the onions get paper thin, proceed)

16 Add a can of (Ralphs) tomato soup – add water if needed.
17 Add a can of (Ralphs) Chicken rice soup – add water if needed.
18 Let the whole shebang simmer for another 30 min or so and stir like a motherfucker

19 Add in a large can of (Ralphs) browned beans with brown sugar and pork.
20 Add a can of (Ralphs) spicy chili.
21 Stir and reduce adding more paprika and pepper to personal taste.
22 Enjoy the bounty of the Murklord!

I have Murklord twice a day when I make it, and it usually lasts 4 days. The above makes about 8 – 10 bowls.

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Chickadee Who’s Who

September 8th, 2008

I found this informative video on the black capped chickadee. Please educate yourselves; this is a delightful bird indeed.

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Colt 45 Malt Liquor

September 7th, 2008

When I first started drinking Colt 45, it was out of respect for Billy Dee.

Now I drink it because it goes down smooth, and works every time.

I can also buy 40 oz of the shit for 3 USD!

Giddy Up!

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A Concerning Lack Of Squirrels

September 6th, 2008

When I look out the window in the 90046, I see the normal scurrying about, but no squirrels are to be found. Since I have arrived in California I think I have seen one lowly squirrel in Runyon Canyon. He looked at me like I caught him shoplifting, and then I walked away as not to disturb him.

In Niagara squirrels are everywhere, even in the cities. On the trees, running across power lines, in the parks – it is an infestation of delightful proportions. The landscape crawls with these industrious rodents. I find squirrels to be delightful and have discovered that a land that lacks them is hurting. Squirrels bury nuts and spread joy.

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Rolls-Royce At The 7-11

September 3rd, 2008

I have often proclaimed my love of 7-11 convenience stores and “stooping” it with friends. I continue to do this whenever possible and consider it to be among the most rewarding hang out areas. If you haven’t stooped while the tublord blasts Sabbath from a CRX - you haven’ t really lived.

Today as I was strolling down Sunset I went to go into a 7-11 to get some sundries and noticed a Rolls-Royce in the parking lot. It was backed into the parking spot, facing me as I approached and looked absolutely stunning. I may never understand why some spend so much on cars, (because they can jackass) but the Rolls-Royce is an automobile that actually looks like it’s worth the price tag. I have also sat in one at an auto show and can attest to the comfort of the seats and the quality of the workmanship.

The cars are so nice that if they had plumbing – I would live in one.

I took great delight in seeing such a machine at the store and it served as a reminder that no matter who you are or what you have, everyone thanks heaven for 7-11. It made me smile.

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Apocalyptica: One

September 3rd, 2008

I have heard about these guys, but never checked out any of their stuff. Today I found their outstanding cover of One by Metallica on YouTube. Check it out – these mofo’s rock the cello like the foe hammer.

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Back To School

September 2nd, 2008

September still seems like the beginning of a new year for me. This most likely has to do with the fact that for much of my life, September was the start of the school year. New clothes, new binders, and a fresh pack of Laurentien pencil crayons was a time honored tradition, and a fresh opportunity for a clean start.

I have been out of school for almost 10 years now, and still September has a special place in my heart as a time of new beginnings. It is also the herald of Autumn; my favorite season. I will miss September in Canada this year and it saddens me some; the season begs for sweaters and cool evening strolls.

In order to fill the nostalgic gap, I may hunt down some Laurentiens and deface a duotang.

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