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Month: November 2021

The Children’s Table

The Children’s Table

Good to have Smartacus home, though there were instantly piles of socks and shoes in every corner of the house, and I still can’t find my charging cords.

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Gin, Millennials, Parents, Uncategorized, White Fang18 Comments

Bask in the Blessings

Bask in the Blessings

Remember back when I accidentally drank decaf coffee for a few days and thought I was dying? That gave me perspective like nothing else.

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Happy Hour Hiking Club, Parents, Uncategorized, weddings, White Fang10 Comments

Worst. Roommate. Ever.

Worst. Roommate. Ever.

In these days before Thanksgiving, we sit by the fire and listen for “returning feet and voices at the door,” as per Tolkien.

Posted on November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Happy Hour Hiking Club, Parents, Uncategorized, weddings, White Fang11 Comments

A Wow Wedding. Thank you, LA.

A Wow Wedding. Thank you, LA.

Thank you, LA. Sometimes you really come through.

Posted on November 17, 2021November 16, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Parents, Uncategorized, weddings15 Comments

Tingles of the Heart

Tingles of the Heart

Friends gathered for a surprise bash in the backyard. Still not sure how my daughters pulled that one off.

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Happy Hour Hiking Club, Parents, Uncategorized, weddings17 Comments

Best Swordfish Ever

Best Swordfish Ever

Best grilled swordfish I've ever tasted, and the gin was really great too.

Posted on November 6, 2021November 5, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Gin, Happy Hour Hiking Club, Parents, Uncategorized, weddings10 Comments

Public Displays of Affection

Public Displays of Affection

I can smell God's socks, no kidding. But the best part is the overview of this enormous stadium. The whole place feels like a Peanuts special.

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Millennials, Parents, Road trips, Uncategorized, White Fang8 Comments

Our Happy Place

Our Happy Place

We’d come through Lake Tahoe, up the chalky chowder of highway 89, praying the semis would hold the icy highway.

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Parents, Road trips, Uncategorized, White Fang10 Comments

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As his 30-year run at the Los Angeles Times comes to a close, Chris Erskine is making sure the adventures won’t end. He’ll be here to help you laugh, cry and sigh.

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