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Month: October 2025

New Tech Toys

New Tech Toys

So there’s this insane narrative going around that Boomers are inept at some of the new technology, which is a bogus and abusive take on a generation that gave the world personal computers and smart phones in the first place. True, we kind of regret it now. Yet, we did. Coincidentally, I spent much of … Continue reading New Tech Toys

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Uncategorized16 Comments

Nurse!!!

Nurse!!!

This, I hope and pray, will be my first and final surgery.

Posted on October 25, 2025October 24, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Parents, Uncategorized51 Comments

To Linger, To Live

To Linger, To Live

On autumn afternoons, we’d sit in our old sweaters, holes in the sleeve, and watch the last sailboats of fall.

Posted on October 22, 2025October 21, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Parents, Road trips, Uncategorized25 Comments

What Makes You Happy?

What Makes You Happy?

“Life without music is a mistake,” someone once said.

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Parents, Uncategorized18 Comments

An L.A. Ideal

An L.A. Ideal

If you’re wondering how big Diane Keaton’s heart was, keep in mind that she once dated America’s biggest misfit, a shlumpy jazz clarinetist who was two inches shorter.

Posted on October 15, 2025October 14, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Uncategorized7 Comments

Harvest Moons

Harvest Moons

In a perfect world, October would be three months long.

Posted on October 11, 2025October 10, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Gin, Parents, Uncategorized21 Comments

Fun Equals Love

Fun Equals Love

Conversations between fathers and sons, often held in the sports-speak of locker rooms and ballyards, is code for much deeper things.

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Parents, Uncategorized, White Fang24 Comments

Storms and Stress

Storms and Stress

October always has puppy breath. It is the month of mirth and imagination.

Posted on October 4, 2025October 3, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Parents, Uncategorized9 Comments

His Smile Is Stuck

His Smile Is Stuck

Puddles appears to have what the experts call “toxic positivity.” Have you heard this one? Dear gaaaaaawd.

Posted on October 1, 2025September 30, 2025 by chriserskinelaPosted in Family, Food, Millennials, Parents, Uncategorized11 Comments

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ABOUT CHRIS ERSKINE

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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The last columnMay 29, 2020
After 30 years, the big day is coming for my last column in the Los Angeles Times. The adventure, writing and foibles continues though.

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