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Month: June 2023

40 Candles Later …

40 Candles Later …

Four decades later, I really have only a few treasures from that era of our lives – a 100-year-old armoire, a Paul Prudhomme cookbook. And you. Happy birthday.

Posted on June 28, 2023June 27, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Gin, Parents, Uncategorized36 Comments

Similar Cinderellas

Similar Cinderellas

When you mess up, a good dad will kick you in the fanny. But women will knee you in the mind.

Posted on June 24, 2023June 23, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Gin, Millennials, Parents, Uncategorized, weddings16 Comments

The Summer Knows

The Summer Knows

I have a total fetish for brilliant little summer novels nobody else has read. “Summer of ’42” is one of them.

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Parents, Uncategorized, White Fang22 Comments

Dads Never Die

Dads Never Die

Though Dad is long gone, I still see him in a summer sunset. I still see him in a flight of geese.

Posted on June 17, 2023June 15, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Father's Day, Food, Gin, Parents, Uncategorized21 Comments

Irrational Obsessions

Irrational Obsessions

Penny Laine is a ginger retriever, which means she has a nicer personality and more character than many humans. She also adores good footwear.

Posted on June 14, 2023June 13, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Millennials, Parents, Uncategorized, weddings, White Fang8 Comments

I’m Dating LA

I’m Dating LA

Sometimes it’s as if I’m dating Los Angeles. You might suspect L.A. would be a difficult person -- attractive yet damaged. Overly dramatic. Tanned. Tattooed. A toothy trust funder. Careless with cars. I find her exciting.

Posted on June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Gin, Parents, Uncategorized11 Comments

Jazzy Little Interludes

Jazzy Little Interludes

Birds seem to dig me. Dogs too. It’s my own kids I have problems with.

Posted on June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Uncategorized19 Comments

Best Wishes for the Weekend

Best Wishes for the Weekend

When I order the fish, I wish I'd ordered the burger. 50 wishes for a summer weekend...

Posted on June 3, 2023June 2, 2023 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Gin, Parents, Uncategorized36 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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