And by "got" I mean that I picked it up at one those quaint free libraries, that little ramshackle Ramona Quimby might build with a some wood she wasn't supposed to touch. If you haven't read any Ramona books by author Beverly Cleary, she's a mix of Amelia Bedilia (like when Ramona's mom tells her to leave at quarter past 8, which Ramona translates at 8:25) and Kevin McCallister from Home Alone — … [Read more...] about I Got My Dad “Ramona and Her Father” for Christmas
Best Sand Toys: Glow Sticks
Okay, fun for kids, probably not for the environment. So make sure you pick that shit up and take it with you — don't let them get washed into the sea! Note: Also great toys for adults! P.S. Yes this photo was taken at a Phish show! In Cancun, Mexico! Don't judge! If anything judge all my exclamation points! … [Read more...] about Best Sand Toys: Glow Sticks
Tied Together At The Phone
I recently moved back to the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, where my Grampa grew up, where my grandparents had their first date, where my dad and uncles were born and grew up, and where I also lived for a number of years before moving to Los Angeles and getting into the TV world. Our family house at 1109 N Richmond Street is now owned by the nearby hospital, my grandparents are gone … [Read more...] about Tied Together At The Phone
7-11 Crocs… This Is Not A Joke.
All I can think about is wearing these into a 7-11, and then proceeding to pour scalding hot coffee all over my feet. Lawsuit, anyone? My defense: "It wasn't on purpose, I obviously LOVE 7-11, look — I'm wearing their Crocs!" … [Read more...] about 7-11 Crocs… This Is Not A Joke.
My Gramma’s Hand Towel
I wrote that title and it almost sounded like I was going to write, "My Gramma's Hand Maiden," nope, I meant "My Gramma's Hand Towel," nothing sexual here, move along. It's one of the many everyday items I saved after she died in January — foreshadowing what kind of year 2020 was going to be. Anyways, I put it aside, because, well, it still smelled of her in a way, smelled of the old house. I … [Read more...] about My Gramma’s Hand Towel