It’s astonishing what gets built without someone at some point saying, “Nope, shut it down. This is terrifying.” At a inflatable “theme park” here in San Diego, there’s one that caught my eye. But first, when I say “theme park”…
Yearly Archives: 2015
Joel and Ellie Cosplay Update
The costumes are coming along and I’m stepping closer to a life as an itinerant zombie-basher. Well..actually clickers and runners and bloaters. If you’re facing down a building full of Infected be sure you have one of these, perfect for…
I’m Joel, She’s Ellie
I’ve never been a big one for costumes. On Halloween I usually roll out the Indiana Jones getup because A)it takes about five minutes, and B)it’s fun to be Indiana Jones. Last fall, I decided on costumes more than a…
What Happens When…
What happens when you go for a walk with two little girls? Suppose you pass someone’s well-planted garden, spilling over with flowers and blossoms? You get to play human vase while the girls chatter and pick more. And honestly, would…
Our Flag
I’ve heard that Americans like to fly their flag more than others around the world. Maybe because we’re a relatively new country? I think South Sudan has us beat on that. Is it the sight of white stars on a…
Crows, Spiders, and Bears
Let’s start with the crow. I really, really wanted a moody picture of a crow eating trash on the sidewalk. I’d put it in black and white, scratch it up a bit, maybe even tilt the image. You know, real avant…
Up in a Tree
I remember the feel of raspy pine bark and gummy resin on my hands as I climbed deep into a pine tree as a child. Eastern white pine trees have a wonderful radial branch pattern making them just about the…
Toys ‘R Creepy
I guess I haven’t been to a toy store in a while. What happened? Most toys now talk to you, interact, chirp, whistle, and generally surprise you when they are buried under a pile of clothes and start writhing and…
The Doctor is In
Sometimes there’s a break from the chasing and yelling and fighting over who gets the orange plate. On delightful occasions CH gets into Big Sister mode which includes extreme patience and a spine-chilling mimicry of the things my wife and…
A Moment of Peace
Let’s step away from the barking news cycle for a moment. Away from the images of horrific people doing horrific things in the name of something whose name shouldn’t be so dirtied. Islam has gotten a bad rap in the…
