Sitting for Sabrina

So I’ve been sitting for Sabrina for a couple weeks now, and I think she’s finally arrived at a pose for the picture. So far she’s spent her time doing what she calls “preliminary sketches” of me in all kinds of positions. She’s sketched me standing, sitting, shirt on, shirt off, ball cap on, ball … Continue reading Sitting for Sabrina →

Update: Joyce

There’s also news from up at Joyce’s place. She and Allan finally agreed on designs for the redecorating, so there are now workmen in the house every day. They’re starting off with the living room and den. I think the dining room and kitchen come next, then the bedroom and Joyce’s bathroom. She’s leaving the … Continue reading Update: Joyce →

Me and Shoshanah (last part)

My first girlfriend was Shoshanah Rabinowitz. We started going out in the fall of junior year in high school, even though she was Jewish and I’m not. Her parents weren’t thrilled, although they were ok about it for a while. But by the time senior year started and we were still serious about each other, … Continue reading Me and Shoshanah (last part) →

Update: Luke

I saw Luke earlier this week. He was down in LA and said he wanted to meet me for a quick dinner before driving back to Santa Barbara. He said he didn’t have a whole lot of time, so I suggested we go to the taco truck on Fair Oaks. Turns out Luke likes taco … Continue reading Update: Luke →

Me and Shoshanah (part 1)

Meemaw’s been reading through my blog. She’s cool enough not to have said anything about me using the word “fuckin” as much as I do, but she did notice something. Nothing bad ever seems to happen to me, at least not since I broke up with Monica or the Dodgers lost the World Series. Don’t … Continue reading Me and Shoshanah (part 1) →

Update: Keaton

There are a few things I owe y’all some updates on. Stuff’s been happening while I’ve been writing longer stories for the blog…but not everything that happens in my life is worth a 5-part post lol. Keaton first. We went to the Dodger game last Tuesday – the one after that crazy one that ended … Continue reading Update: Keaton →

Cookout at Josh’s

The Parrots got together at Josh’s house for a cookout earlier this week. Josh’s wife was away visiting her family, so he had the place to himself, making it the perfect time to have the guys over for steaks, beer and cigars. 8 out of the 10 Parrots were there. Even Adam came. The only … Continue reading Cookout at Josh’s →

Back to Playing Baseball

Remember Chuy, the dude who owns the car wash/batting cage me and Lucas practice at? He plays on a team in a serious amateur league, and I got a call from him last Friday night asking (actually more like begging) me to fill in for their shortstop the next day. It was a playoff game, … Continue reading Back to Playing Baseball →

Lucas Update

I’ve got a couple updates about Lucas and my baseball tutoring gig. He had a pretty good season off the bench. He did some pinch hitting and got some playing time at 2nd and center (that gave him a chance to show off that arm I had nothing to do with lol.) He batted .260, … Continue reading Lucas Update →

Grandfather’s Day

I wrote a whole two-part post about Dad for last Father’s Day. I never followed up and told y’all Dad’s reaction to the piece. I was afraid he’d think it was a little too emotional…but he said it was the nicest Father’s Day present I ever gave him. I’m glad he liked it. It’s still … Continue reading Grandfather’s Day →