Monthly Archives: November 2005

Veterans Day, 2005

Despite coming from a family with a history of service (which I discontinued) I admit I didn’t give much thought to this holiday until the past couple of years. Whether you agree or disagree with the uses to which our … Continue reading

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“Today I Am a Man”

Fried my first hard-drive. As close to the abyss as I ever want to come. At this point in my life if I was on a lifeboat and could only rescue either my wife, my son, or my friend Ken … Continue reading

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Patton Oswalt!

A fellow Son of the DC Metro Area, TV’s Patton Oswalt is going to be our Special Guest this Thursday, 11-10-05, for the “Big News 150th Show Special!” 8:00 at the IO West in Hollywood! Cheap tix, valet parking, Funny! … Continue reading

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Rosa Parks and Company

Since my piece on Rosa Parks (which should be available for review under MY WRITINGS real soon, promise) was first read last Tuesday I’ve had a couple of people ask who the other prominent Americans were who have lain in … Continue reading

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A Few Things

1. To all my Indian friends, Happy Diwali! 2. If you’re in the LA area and want to see me in a show Thursday night, come see “Big News” at the IO West. I’ve linked to it all over this … Continue reading

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Best Part of Halloween ’05

For me it was a three-way tie: 1. Going trick or treating with my family now that The Kid is old enough to really dig it. And say “Trick or Treat” and “Thank-you.” 2. This amazing haunted house done up … Continue reading

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