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Category Archives: La vida Chico
Another ho-hum Halloween costume, or I did it all for the burrito
Halloween has come and gone. While some people strove to show off dazzling and creative costumes (or refined what is “sexy”), I once again phoned my outfit in. Although I love watching and reading of far-flung realms and imaginative characters, my … Continue reading
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Tagged 2001, Battlestar Galactica, Blockbuster, costume, halloween, holidays, sci-fi, science fiction, theater
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Taste Test: Sierra Nevada Nooner Session IPA
Last month, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. released a variety pack called “4-Way IPA.” A co-worker and I agreed to split a 12-bottle case from the Chico brewery that included Blindfold Black IPA, Nooner Session IPA, Snow Wit White IPA, as … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, Chico, food, Sierra Nevada, taste test
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My phone thinks I live at a bar and other digital foibles
Following my last post, I’ve made the switch from Sprint to Ting and got a refurbished Samsung Galaxy SII (Epic 4G Touch). It led to a little bit of drama when the first one I received was a dud, but … Continue reading
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Tagged cellphone, Facebook, goofs, Google, peeves, tech
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Dollar Makes You Holler – ‘I Voted’ sticker
Provisional clerk Bob Bartlett wears an “I Voted” sticker on his head at the polling station at El Dorado County Senior Center in El Dorado Hills, Calif., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/The Sacramento Bee, Randall Benton) … Continue reading
Stung
Photo via Wikipedia The face of my enemy. It started out pleasantly enough. In fact, it was a gorgeous, if overly hot afternoon. My friends and I decided to wander along the creek in Bidwell Park. As is often the … Continue reading
The Great Compromise
It is a question that will come up at some time for everyone. It can inspire happiness and joy — … but also dread, for the answers to this question can call up frustration, rage, confusion, or a dark swirling … Continue reading
Return of the Celli*
I had another gig (read: played at church again) but this time with a twist: I played with another cello. I had never done a cello duet before. Although cellos are not particularly rare, finding someone who played one and … Continue reading
In Hindsight: Happiness in birthdays
This is my nephew Jo-Jo celebrating his first birthday. At least he got a Wolverine costume. He also had a huge first birthday party and this picture has no real relevance to this story. It just makes me laugh and … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthdays, Heidi, iPad, milestones, smorgasbord, Sound of Music
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Feeling the heat
O enemy mine: The thermostat at our place This weekend had people and their pets panting. This weekend, ice-cream makers all over the north state were clapping their hands in glee. This weekend it was so hot people were willing … Continue reading
The Interweb – Part II: The Return
Now that we have Internet access again, I have re-discovered both its pleasures and its pains. The Good When Bjorn and I first got married, we agreed to not get a TV. “TV takes up so much of your time,” … Continue reading
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Tagged burning pizza, chase lion commericial, Enchanted April, hulu.com
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