Scariest stat: CHP gives out 1,600 speeding tickets a month to idiots topping 100 mph (per L.A. Times).
Month: January 2026
The Hills Are Alive
Those closest to me (which incudes only me and maybe one other person) realize I am capable of thoughtful reflection, till the electric urge to be gregarious returns, as it always does.
Romeo Loves Juliet
Garlic loves onions, seafood loves wine, cheese craves crackers.
Fly Me to the Moon…
If mid-winter were a country, no one would visit.
The Buddy System
Smartacus leaves, and then so does Christmas, in gray Tupperware bins we stack like bricks in the basement.
Winter Pleasures
What I’ve done here is marry the succulence and spice of Thai food with the spice and decadence of Cajun cuisine.
Looking Ahead…
As we saw at Christmas, there is no bigger reason for celebration than a new infant, sometimes born to privilege, most times not.
Roar a Little
Our Januarys have become a clinic in puritan self-denial, which I’ve never been much good at. All these puerile diets and “dry January” proclamations.
And They’re Off
I’m a big believer in moody soft-focus experiences.