The Parrots Return to the Field

The Parrots finally got to play softball again last night, for the first time since the lameass COVID lockdowns cancelled the Spring 2020 season. We did manage to get in one practice last week, and, although everyone was able to make it, man, were we rusty. I’ve been playing baseball with Los Cervezeros since the … Continue reading The Parrots Return to the Field →

Moving Day for Travis

Travis’ last day at the ‘funny farm’ was Monday, and I’m pleased to report that we got him moved to his new apartment, where the IKEA furniture we put together last week was waiting for him. The move wasn’t too bad, but he did need help, since he really did have a ton of shit … Continue reading Moving Day for Travis →

Assembling the IKEA Furniture

Me and Keaton went with Travis on Tuesday to IKEA to get him some furniture for the apartment next door to Keaton’s, which is where he’s gonna be moving next week when he finishes up the program in the place in El Monte where he’s been living and doing a great job of getting over … Continue reading Assembling the IKEA Furniture →

A Visit to IKEA with Travis

So Travis took my and Keaton’s advice and he’s moving into the apartment next door to Keaton’s. Juan Diego wanted to paint and change the carpet and shit like that, so the apartment wasn’t going to be ready on the 1st like we thought. That worked out, since Travis still has a few days left … Continue reading A Visit to IKEA with Travis →

Adam’s 26th Sobriety Anniversary Party

Adam’s sobriety party was at 8 on his anniversary date, the 23rd, so I didn’t get to stay with the boys the night of their first day of school. All the Parrots were able to make it, except for Dave, who moved to Las Vegas because this was no town to be a waiter during … Continue reading Adam’s 26th Sobriety Anniversary Party →

The Infield Goes Out (part 1)

Most of the Parrots were finally able to get together last Saturday night, and, by ‘together’ I mean together in the same room. Two rooms, in fact: first we had dinner at Mi Casita, then we headed to Old Town for the grand reopening of the Volcano. (Keaton explained that they could have opened as … Continue reading The Infield Goes Out (part 1) →

Super Bowl

I went over to Keaton’s for the Super Bowl. I was thinking of having him over to the pool house, since now I’m the one with the bigger TV, and watch it with him and Jacob (Matteo was telling everyone all week long that he wasn’t going to watch the Super Bowl), but I also … Continue reading Super Bowl →

Adam’s 25th Sobriety Anniversary Party (last part)

Sunday was the Parrots’ catcher Adam’s 25th sobriety anniversary. We wanted to do something special for him. Melanie Kate’s been to Zoom parties before, and she thoiught it would be a good idea if we did one for Adam. So I suggested it. And got put in charge of the arrangements. I know…the idea of … Continue reading Adam’s 25th Sobriety Anniversary Party (last part) →

Reopening Updates (last part)

I've been giving y'all news of everyone now that the quarantine is ending. Where the Parrots are concerned, everyone working from home is still working from home, Sloppy Joe’s grandfather in the nursing home is still doing ok, and, as of this week, Dave’s back to work as a waiter. He’s super glad about that. … Continue reading Reopening Updates (last part) →

Ryan’s First Game

So the Parrots have themselves a new pitcher. Ryan’s had one heck of a complicated life, even if he’s only 23. He’s been ‘clean’ from drugs for getting on 4 months now, works in a little Mexican restaurant, and lives in a ‘sober living’ in Eagle Rock. He’s doing a dang good job of getting … Continue reading Ryan’s First Game →