Confession of A Monotonous Mind

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2010-10-03T21:27:00.000-07:00

In Scottish and Gaelic my name means "of the wood". That is not why this blog is covered with wood. This blog is covered with wood because I like wood. It just so happens that I also like my name, too, also... and it also just so happens that my name, also, means what it means, that meaning being that of, "of the wood". Also, It's all happening, too!

Speaking of happening, my babe is having a baby, and when she's all done with the having, which all seems to be very horrible, I, and she, will have a baby, which all seems to be very wonderful. So that will be happening, Happy!

If you could keep it a secret, though, for now, that wood be nice. Right now we're only telling the internet, now.

This all happened in Ireland... maybe, Europe... probably, the world... for sure. The Irish speak gailic.

I said we should name it KCS II.
Lady K said "no, I don't like that name."

I'm just now noticing that my name is a bit of a sexy innuendo. No?

it's been awhile

2010-01-31T19:27:00.001-08:00

just know that I'm sorry about that.

We Ramble this evening!

2009-11-13T07:33:00.000-08:00

one more done

2009-10-11T20:41:00.000-07:00

of late

2009-09-26T07:38:00.000-07:00

I went to the dentist recently. He looked at my teeth and said "Sh**, this is gonna take some work." He proceeded to chisel the 7 years of plaque off my teeth.

We now have two dogs. Ellie and Hannah. They are boxers. They do just that. On Monday, The girls got out of the back yard. They frolicked about, boxing all the while. While frolicking across the street, Hannah got hit by a car. We were not home, but nice neighbors heeded the call and herded the girls back into the yard, waited with them till Lady K got home. Hannah is recovering now and Ellie is bored. Both are bummed that their boxing has been put on hold.

you're so dreamy

2009-09-11T06:57:00.001-07:00

Last night, my wife drove our 4runner of a cliff and we fell into the ocean. We had to escape or be killed. Decisions, decisions. I didn't want to bother with all that, so I decided to wake up.

cool

2009-08-08T21:17:00.000-07:00

guitarz (with a "z" thats how cool)

every once in a while I get out my old blue rubber bendy tool from guitar making school (it helps you make smooth contours and stuff when designing...not important.) and pretend I'm designing a guitar. For those who don't know I went to guitar making school. In the end I had a handmade guitar that look a lot like a fender telecaster. Tried and true. Not too creative, but it was my first, so far, also my last. But anyway, I get out old blue bendy and get to work, and horrible things happen. I'm no good at reinventing the wheel. And why should I when there are so many weird and awesome designs already out there.

Please if you like guitars check out these sites.
www.eastwoodguitars.com/
-interesting retro-toaster looking guitars
jazzgitarren.k-server.org/menu.html
a japanese website about german vintage guitars. Some Awesomely odd guitars.

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2009-07-30T10:57:00.000-07:00

I've got 5 weeks of vacation. I've got a good wife. I've got a good dog. I've got a good house. I've got a good band. Life is, as they say, good.

There is however, some sadness drifting about. Last month I used the facebook to get in touch with my first best friend. His name is Joey Hileman. And we were trouble-makers from the start. But we also made it all the way through cub scouts to webelos, so I figure it all balanced out. We had a couple ackward facebook interactions, and that was that. It was just good to know he was still alive. I must admit I did question it. Joey died soon after those ackward exchanges form a drug overdose. he had a daughter and fairly successful plumbing biz with his pops in NC. It hit me good. I couldn't get him out of my mind. It seems so hard to grasp death at such a distance.

This last week, I was hit with another one. Jeff Pittas. For a while there, we used to spend almost every weekend together. He had a huge bedroom. We used to play his cds super loud, and stay up all night, daring each other to jump out 2nd story window. He was the first person to ever have cds, ever. He could also hook his computer up to his phone. CRAZY! We used to steal benson and hedges from his step-dad. We used make up dances to ABC. We used to lip sync to Trixter, and Slaughter. We used to write heavy metal songs, like "panic stage". We had a ballad too, "love song". We started a band. It was my first band. It was called "High Voltage". Because of this we decided to learn some instruments, (very bill and teds). And thus High Voltage was validated.

Just last week I found out that Jeff Pittas was no longer. Suffering from depression, Jeff decided to take too many pills. His girlfriend had recently been killed in a car accident and Jeff just couldn't get through it. So Sad. Again it's a weird, surreal mourning. I no longer have a relationship with Jeff and Joey from which to mourn. Just a memory, and a distant connection the makes their death a foggy reality.

are you there?

2009-07-15T23:38:00.000-07:00

I here by promise to update this thing more often.
Since the last time we posted.
-We've moved into a home
-I've finished school, assuming everything clears grad check.
-We've adopted a dog. a boxer. she's 2. she's awesome.
-We've scheduled a party to show off our new possessions. August 1st. Awesome.

This just becomes more daunting the longer you wait.

Moving May 2nd

2009-04-23T18:48:00.000-07:00

The Simmons will be moving into there new home on Saturday, May 2nd. All are welcome to help, or just stop by and say hi.

Moving!

2009-04-19T05:20:00.000-07:00

It's official, We're buying a home. And it's a good thing, too, cause we gave our 30 day notice a few weeks ago. So It looks like next weekend we'll be moving crosstown, to our new abode. We're gonna need your help. who's in

Confusius Says... (or qoutes found on a notecard in Lady K's German-English Dictionary)

2009-03-28T21:45:00.000-07:00

Man who stands on commode is high on pot.

Man with hole in his pocket feels cocky

Man who goes through airport door sideways is going to Bangkok

Blackbird fly

2009-03-24T07:46:00.000-07:00

something is afoot. Rumor has it we're getting close. S-Crow. We're anxious for word, and ready to celebrate. Oh but, not yet, not yet.

123

2009-03-10T19:32:00.000-07:00

Firstly, I'd like to thank all those that visit this blog, for their persistent concern for me. May you rest well knowing that I am a happy, healthy, well adjusted young man.

Secondly, I'd like to say I had a wonderful time this weekend, with all in attendance of the ramble. May we all make a life long habit of such nonsense.

Thirdly, more papers were signed today, bringing us one step closer to certainty in our prospects of home ownership.

Lights out.

2009-02-27T22:51:00.000-08:00

since we've last spoke, I've watched a les paul documentary and a heartbreakers documentary, and I've decided that my childhood dreams were correct...making music was, is and will always be my greatest endeavor. if only i could make some money doing it....

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2009-02-10T21:07:00.000-08:00

Lady K and I had a wonderful anniversary weekend, thanks to the generosity and hospitality of the Pools. We were gnarly shredders, we were lovers, and we were soar (a result of the former).

We are awaiting the definitive word on the house. What house you say? The house we might be buying. This, however, could take awhile. It is a short sale, which is to say it is a long sale.

In other news, Andy and Jesse are still whiny bitches.

on facebook

2009-01-29T23:18:00.000-08:00

at first there is the novelty of rediscovering jr. high weed buddies. Or the sister of your first best friend, the best friend you first experienced the amazing rush of destruction with. But then you realize that the people you really care about have already begun to see through the bullshit, and they wish nothing to do with sharing their endeavors via a status update. You are now faced with a reality: Real Relationships are based on real interaction, reconnection is built on action,.

I am lame.

Although comfortable, I am not connected, and I miss you. The real you.

I call this mini-blogging (might be a fad)

2009-01-27T20:01:00.000-08:00

I have strep.

2009-01-27T07:42:00.000-08:00

my throat feels like one of those constantly raked rock gardens, with a child at the helm.

what can I say?

2009-01-20T20:09:00.001-08:00

2008-12-22T17:12:00.000-08:00

2008-12-09T22:35:00.000-08:00

I've been saving up for a new guitar. I was planning on spending less than $1000. I was getting close. Then I played a $3500 Gibson ES...

Shit.

405

2008-11-30T16:22:00.000-08:00

4 or 5 hours that is... HAHAHA!
no.
Lady K and I went up to Fresno for the Thanksgiving. K got off early, so we left long beach at 4:15. At 9:30 we were in Santa Clarita. Santa F-ing Chlamydia!
It got better!

On Thanksgiving we spent time with family and had ourselves a grand feast of bird and spud.
The following morning K and I traveled up to San Francisco, and spent the day walking her streets. Urban hiking at its best.

On Saturday we headed over the bridge to Muir Woods, up above Sausalito for some hiking.

After which we decided to head home and give ourselves a day of rest on The Day Of Rest.
It was good.

boo

2008-10-29T20:22:00.000-07:00

Let it be known that our house (apt) is open for fun and fellowship on this Hallows eve. Perhaps you will be dressing up and going off to party your brains scared. If so, Awesome. Good Luck with that. If not, you can come join me and my misses and our resident bachelor for some dandy times at 1429 E 3rd st. Good times will occasionally be interupted by rude high school students demanding candy, to which we will all respond with sticks and spit. Come join the fun. B.Y.O.S.a.S.

2008-10-21T19:34:00.000-07:00

After a week long break from running, the lady and I hit the road again. we hit the road running...ha! It was great to have no obligation, no necessary distance, pace, blah, blah, blah.

NPR ran a story about a school who ran an alumni news letter that went something like this: "Given the economic crisis, we are more than ever, in need of your money...blah, blah, blah, blah" But the blah was actually printed for the rest of the news letter. you should look it up. blah.

So anyways, I'd like to do another half marathon. I want to do better. everybody I know beat me. I didn't think I would care, but I do. I didn't think I was competitive, but I am. My doctor says it's okay, cause I have bad knees. He says not to run up hill. he says to stop and stretch every few miles. but I say f that. I'm a slow wussy boy. f cholesterol, too, cause I'm sick of cheerios.
Actually I felt like I did pretty good. But I'd still like to do it again and see if I can do a bit better. Maybe the LA Marathon.

Lady k and I decided not to eat out anymore. I'm not sure if it will stick. it was decided tonight over pizza and wine at The Pizza Place.

I miss hanging with friends, I miss playing music. Let's get the band back together.

hello friends

2008-10-19T21:35:00.000-07:00

I'm watching the tree man on TLC.

house hunting is frustrating, because everybody has more money than us.

I have taken procrastination to a new level.

you must remind me, later in my life to never return to escuela.
my ambition rarely matches my action.

details seem so boring.

I just hope the tree man is cured.

2008-10-09T21:08:00.000-07:00

I would love to see cookie monster sing chocolate rain.

do I know you?

2008-10-07T19:29:00.000-07:00

Boy Howdy, it's been awhile since I've been amidst many of you dear friends. I miss all of you. My missing extends beyond the 5 people who humor me with this narcissistic endeavor, I call a blog. ah yes self-deprecating narcissism....

We went to Hawaii. It was fun. pictures here.

Lady K and I will be running in the LB half marathon this Sunday. Come on out and chear us on. It starts at 7:30. If you come we will entertain you through out the Sunday afternoon with food and drink and beach and cards and walks and sitting on a couch and wii and hd tv and music and long over due conversation. If not we will probably go to costco and target and other such lame errands.

Time to go to work.

aloha

2008-09-30T20:26:00.000-07:00

I'm tired of this wicked heat...

I think I'll go here instead

2008-09-07T22:52:00.000-07:00

So... He calls me "stubby". find out what he calls you

Day One

2008-09-04T23:34:00.000-07:00

Back at work and loving it. I will eat my words and am well aware of it, but have resolved to the fact that, so goes education.

back at school and thinking what if saved by the bell: the college years had lasted 10 years?

work (UPDATE)

2008-09-02T21:48:00.000-07:00

~~so I'm not sure if I'll be going to school this semester... per our last post. But, at least,~~ (Issue resolved, I'm now enrolled.) I'm now working full time. Yes that's right. I've upgraded my job description to full time w/ benefits.

school

2008-09-01T21:31:00.000-07:00

I just found out that the only class offered next semester, of the 3 classes I have left, was just dropped. This makes things very interesting.

2008-08-28T08:39:00.000-07:00

I'm trying to fix my guitar. It's trying to break my heart. When I have money I will buy a new one. I will also buy a home. And a dog. and a home recording studio. And 50 million adoring fans. and Jeff Tweedy.

It's hot in this apartment.

Yesterday, I think my head was stuck in the night before. I didn't realize it at first, but as the day went on I began to feel the drag.

Lady K threw me a surprise party on my not-birthday, perhaps, to throw me off the scent. I was very unsuspecting. I special thanks to all who could make it down.

I am now 29 years of age. I find the numeric duo quite becoming...fluid, sharp, complimentary. Aesthetically, it is a wonderful age. Numerically, it's good too.

2008-08-04T13:12:00.000-07:00

If I can talk lady k into this, maybe we can say goodbye to cable.

for billy

2008-07-28T23:14:00.000-07:00

sorry for the videopost, but I found this funny. does this mean I'm getting old?

moving?

2008-07-19T10:32:00.000-07:00

There is something so americonic about stopping by for a mid-week, improumtu visit on the not-so-virtual porch. the idealized conversation with friends at the local dive, sharing community with the ones you love and love loving not because you were born to them, but because you chose them. I'm talking friends, here, man! The cream of my crop, the unskinniny bop! It makes you feel good just thinking about it.
Unfortunately, In answer to the questing alluded to in the title...
We remain torn. You LA folk are beyond wonderful, it's just so unfortunate that you are LA folk, not in the sense that LA defines you, but rather, your location.

are we moving? We're not too sure anymore. We had one, and only one reason, for a departure: to be closer to friends. unfortunately, we can't afford more cash for less place, less ocean breeze, and a considerably longer commute to our jobs/schools every day.

Perhaps you are reading this from a far away land and find this discussion a bit ridiculous. your are right. An hour away really isn't that far for good friends and good times. But man the lady and I have gots to find us a place with some parking.

Recently the discussion of "relocation" has shifted to one of purchase. The prices around here make it seem like a possibility. And we like the idea of possibility.

Toastin'

2008-06-27T20:48:00.000-07:00

I guess it's that time of year. Lady K and I are thinking about moving. This has prompted some downsizing in the old apartment. We've been looking in all the little crevices left untouched since we moved in, are clearing out the forgotten, unused and unwanted. In doing so I came across this old "flyer" from the greatest little rock n' roll band in history. I, myself just downloaded it on to my itunes, and was amazed at how horribly awesome it was. Perhaps, I will make it available for public consumption. Perhaps not.

2008-06-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

I keep walking by the mirror and thinking I have something stuck in my beard. Turns out its a gray hair.

love,
Keith

nintendumb

2008-06-11T20:25:00.000-07:00

This is the dumbest thing ever!

Scarlett

2008-06-03T19:54:00.000-07:00

I was skeptical of the album from the beginning. In fact, I listened to some samples on itunes and immediately ridiculed. Openly, profusely I mocked. And then I found myself strangely captivated by this. Dare I rethink my hasty disgust? We are talking about a man who sings from the sewers as if they were cathedrals. Perhaps a second listen is in order.

But for now I will join m'lady in the other room, and make love (watch TV).

weekender

2008-06-01T22:10:00.000-07:00

On Friday, I played a show. It was a success. The peoples enjoyed it. It was my last show with the wings for the queen. I enjoyed myself, muchness. Here's a video.

On Saturday, I spoke at a Relay for Life event. I told them about my cancer, and thanked them for their help. It was my coming out as a survivor. I enjoyed myself, muchness. I think I will do more suchness.

Today, we paid dearly for our automotive neglect. That sounds a bit exaggerated. The oil change was more then expected. That's all. But thanks to L, from across the street, we found a new excellent restaurant. They serve noodles and beer, and so that's what I had. Tiger beer. Yum! Growl! Grrr!

I feel like sharing, but not elaborating. If you have questions or desire further clarification I have provided a comment seciton for such nonsense.

Right, Wrong and the Waiting

2008-05-25T08:53:00.000-07:00

Tom Petty has a song. But I think he's wrong. It's not the waiting that's hard, it's the working... or the thinking. child birth is kinda hard, too, I hear. The waiting, however, Well that doesn't require much of anything. I think I will listen to some Tom Petty.

Mudcrutch is good. Who knew Shady Grove could be so Rockin. Petty did. He's always right.

I'm waiting for the cable guy. We're hoping he will bring us the world. Our world has been on the fritz, lately. We've had to look out the window, walk outside, and read books, instead. Amber would be proud. Unfortunately, I'm lying. We've spent our time playing Wii.

School is Finished. If you think I have improperly capitalized "Finished" you're wrong. Thinking and working and writing are the hardest part. I will be taking a summer school class. It will be an Independent Study. I get to pick the subject. It will begin in another week. This week will be spent not thinking, working or wri...that's not right.

the rio played last night, for a bunch of artsy types. It was in a room the size of my living room. that's because it was a living room. Not mine. We tried to rock as quietly and awesomely as possible. I think it worked. People thought we were good. They were right. My chest is puffed with pride. Some one compared me to Mark Knopfler. I was very flattered. But they were wrong. I think I'll listen to some Mark Knopfler.

On the dire straits album cover, he's wearing a glow in the dark headband. He's right. Glow in the dark headbands are so Right

The Rio Bravo

2008-05-23T23:51:00.000-07:00

Today I'm that dumb ass who can't stop talking about his band. 4 years ago I was going to the hospital for appendicitis.

Vacuums Suck
Cancer Blows!

Change? Who needs it...

2008-05-18T23:06:00.000-07:00

This week it's Mexican Lager. I'm not watching Veronica Mars, but I can hear it from the other room. I'm working and playing on our new computer. We had tri-tip for dinner. And mashed potatoes.

I'm ignoring the real issue here. I have 12 pgs due on nothing of interest to you in T-minus 2 days. I have exactly 2 sentences. Is there a group for people like me? Yes lots. but they sell their papers for way to much money and their papers aren't that good anyways. believe me, I've checked. Last semester I was in a similar position.

fun with underwater camera

2008-05-11T20:40:00.001-07:00

last day in puerto rico

I'm drinking jamaican lager, and watching veronica mars. I wish I was that cool and mature and clever in high school.

I've got some shows coming up. come to them. I'll tell you all I know.

Rio Bravo:
May 17th Ventura, A New Orleans Benefit

May 24th Long Beach, something called the salon

That's all the Boss has told me.

Wings for the Queen: (formerly Paper Plane) (this will be my last show with them)
May 30th Knitting Factory: Alter-knit Lounge 7:30 $8

2008-05-11T08:10:00.000-07:00

I have a rat named scout.

she is about the size of a baseball, relatively speaking.

she has a tumor.

it is about the size of a baseball

Boy Howdy

2008-05-08T22:39:00.000-07:00

m'lady blessed me with her kindness, and allowed me to get a new ipod. The old one is done, toast, hasta la ipod. I love my new one. I swear it makes stuff sound better.

I went to puerto rico. It was beautiful. Family makes me happy. home makes me happier.

The end of the school year is here. I'm stressed by the work that is left.

Budget cuts are here. Friends and co-workers are possibly out of work.

This post is representative of my lack of energy.

Super Saturday

2008-04-19T21:04:00.000-07:00

We are currently playing super mario bros 3 on the Wii. Wii just downloaded it with our Wii points at the Wiitail store. I don't think they call it that, but they should. You can do stuff like that on the Wii, download oldschool games. AWESOME!
My ipod keeps showing this guy;.
I can get it out of that, but then it just freezes again. a vicious cycle. this could be the end. I'm not ready. We are taking it day by day. My shuffle has been keeping me company.

Lady K and I ran into mrs pool this afternoon. not really. we had stopped running. But we did see her. HA! does that make you laugh? No? well, you're lame.

I wish things like that were more normal than they are, the running into people thing.

Lady's real birthday is on Wed. I was going to get her present today, but when I got to the place that I was going to get it I didn't have a wallet. This is unfortunate because that is where I store all my financial paymentations, monies and such.

On her Birthday we will be leaving for puerto rico. That's where my super mario bro will be getting married. Wii are excited.

2008-04-16T23:01:00.000-07:00

my paper is turning to pooper, so I decided to take a break.

Last weekend was good. Thanks to all those who stopped by. This weekend is the Long Beach Grand Prix. This year we will do more then peer through the fences. We have tickets. I will watch them as fast as I can.

I should get back to it.

Good night.

lady k 3.0 (update)

2008-04-06T15:17:00.001-07:00

some have asked what time? Whenever really. traffic might be bad. So you might want to wait that out, or perhaps beat it and come early. As for parking, earlier is always better. So we leave the choice to you. Lady K gets home around 5-ish and that is when we will be ready to rock and roll.

See this girl? she gonna be turning 30 this month! We are excited. it's been a while since we've seen such a round number. So, let us celebrate.

So here is the plan. She recently received an early birthday present from her parents and we would like to share it with you. It's wii-tastic. This may be late notice, but I'm sure you all will do your best to make the necessary sacrifices to be here. This once in a life time event will take place this friday, April 11 at the our house. Please reply via comments yeah or nah. We'd love to have you and love to know who you are. So, yes you, leave a comment, yeah or nah. If you don't know where we live, say so in the comment and we will help you out. Presents are not expected, but of course, always welcomed.

This Weekend...we did not go hiking.

2008-03-30T00:24:00.000-07:00

I just wasn't up for the drive. Lady k was disappointed from the get go. but i totally redeemed myself with some bagels and cream cheese, a bike ride, frisbee and grilled burgers for lunch and an all around relaxing, fulfilling day. The bagels were done by Noah, and the burgers by lady. so I guess my redemption comes in my amiable disposition to all ideas sans hiking.

Some times the woods are just to far from LBC.

When I'm feeling especially feisty, I try to turn this into a "good" reason to move up to the Pasadena/Silverlake area. She has yet to fall for such schemes. She just returns with the even more rational, "Why don't we just move out of this blasted town." It's a hard one to refute. As much as I want to move, I don't. Newman's curse, I call it (Randy, not Paul).

Lady has a new blog.

backinthesaddleagain

2008-03-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

After a hiatus from the outdoor adventuring, lady k and I are making a comeback. This afternoon we made our way up the cheeseboro canyon.

We began by fighting our way up the four-O-five, and cursing this blasted town. We ended our trip in much the same way.

The freeway, like driveways and parkways, is a falsity. It is a prison of aggression and aggravation. I'm suggesting a change in the names to "thisways and thatways". Driveways, let us call them, "and done".

So aside from the thisways and thatways, the Cheeseboro was beautiful, awesome, magnifisexy. I recommend it. Oaks, sycamores, rocks atop lush green hills. The Von Trapps would have poopied their knickers.

Enough chit-chat...let me show you.

We've just begun. I'm lost already.

sky blue k

the road

narcissism

usissism

me of late

2008-03-04T20:29:00.000-08:00

first things first. MGMT...one song was on while I was writing, about 2 posts ago. That is all I've really listened to. I'm sure it's great, what I heard was, but I just wanted to come clean about that. I haven't been listening to it non-stop for weeks on end.

Well, here's the me of late....

My district is currently reviewing, auditing, if you will, the seniority ranking of classified staff. 99 certificated staff (teachers) and 3 vice principals have already been laid off. I am currently ranked 80-something out of 150-something. I think the implication is the highest number loses. But I'm not really sure how it works. People seem to be worried, but then those people seem to be those in the 1-10 ranking. The way I see it they should be. They're old, in the way, and they cost the most money. zing!

But seriously folks... I just find budget cuts and State deficits, way to much for little old me to worry about. what happens happens. At least I've got shoes on my feet.

My sister is moving to Juneau, Alaska. She's a military wife. They do things like that.

My mom doesn't have a job. And that's never good. She has a home, which initially sounds good but given the not-job, turns out not to be so good.

My brother is applying for engineering jobs that help mankind save the world from itself. I think the latest is something to do with solar heating. he currently works to save the water from mankind's feces, garbage and petroleum waste.

My dad is a happy camper.

My wife is reading a crime novel.

I spoke with the billionaire last night and we shared information, news, happenings and music. Today felt like the monday after a Church retreat. I'm still running off the high. but soon I will look at a map and a calendar and realize how far New York really is. Solution: more retreats, more often.

the bravo is recording. I had a most excellent time working with andy. I'm looking forward to you hearing it. Speaking of you, Who are You?

2008-03-02T22:51:00.001-08:00

for a moment, I thought I would update you on the goings ons of me... then I saw this.

Instead of spending your time reading me, go find your self a lil' child and say, "God bless you, child!" If you don't know any I can recommend a few.

the Show!

2008-02-26T13:56:00.000-08:00

Don't worry, I'm not sad. That last post was one last ditch chance to get an audience out to the show. Minus the masses, we had a great show for all our wives, brothers, and mothers, without child and living with in a ten mile radius of the place. The boys played marvelously and I quivered along beside them. I'm looking forward to some free shows in the future so you all can come and see us. We will provide daycare services. Also, we have changed our sound to an experimental avant jazz quartet called minus the masses. Our album will be released one note at a time beginning in July. Keep your ears clean...Roll on stray cats... Dig...boop.

We have a show

2008-02-24T20:53:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you've heard, which is why I am avoiding another virtual porch post. But I'd like to personally request your presence at Tangier's tomorrow night. Our music is good. You are good. it seems such a fitting fit. As I live in long beach, and most likely, you do not, we're due for a chat. as for me, two birds with one stone, the pleasure of your audience and the pleasure of your company. Yes, they are different.

We are excited about our music and would love to share it with our friends. I hope to see you there.

Hallo!

2008-02-17T09:34:00.000-08:00

Taking a page out of the billionaire's handbook, I've recently, moments ago in fact, subscribed to a german podcast in hopes of a mastery of the language. I will let you know how this all turns out. That is, of course, assuming anything at all turns out. There is always the chance of a turn out of null germanification, in which case this germanic podcastization will never be mentioned again. We will keep our thoughts positive, however.

Lady K loves the german. She likes all things german. she likes the german language, the german land, the german person, the german movies, the german car, the german flag, the german soccer, the german chocolate, the german ice cream, and berkenstocks. She is a fan.

In 2004 she was going to spend a year in the german land. We had just started thinking of each other as "more than friends". I don't think we had yet allowed a gender prefix to the freindness. We wanted to stay away from such labels. We were very progressive. Anyways, it was somewhere in that period that I found out this lady was gonna be in of foreign country for a year. I didn't like that, so I went and got sick and made her stay here with me, make me better and marry me.

So as you can see I owe her a trip, thus the podcast.
tschuss

on my classes

2008-02-11T22:32:00.000-08:00

Well we had a day off today at work. I only work half days on mondays. so I only half enjoyed my day off. I slept in and then played guitar, with jesse, matt b, matt p, and andy. Don't tell them though, they don't know. They were unconsciously playing through my ipod.

Then I went to class. I'm only taking 10 units this semester, 3 classes and a lab.

on biology lab: I feel very old. I am surrounded by conversations of sororities, fraternities, and criticisms of fellow college students that include the phrase, "that's so high school"

on philosophy of religion: so far...Kant says that it is impossible to prove the existence of God, but the morality of humanity implies the existence of such a being as God. Feuerbach, however says that these moral values are simply a projection of ourselves as we try to objectify ourselves in an attempt to understand ourselves. unfortunately we have all forgotten this objecting of ourselves and thus fall short of our true human nature, which is the nature that we now ascribe to God. ...And more goodness to come. but don't you worry I won't share it with you.

on introduction to PR: in order to make any of my communication credits from BU mean anything I must take at least 6 units of comm at CSU. This is 3 of those units. That's pretty much it.

on newswriting for mass media: the other 3 units of those 6 comm units necessary to transfer BU classes for a minor in Comm. A Journalism class and surprisingly interesting. It reminds me of that feeling I had my freshman year when I took intro to Psychology and thought, "I want to go into psychology." "I want to go into journalism." No not really, but the writing is fun.

super week!

2008-02-03T08:40:00.000-08:00

feb 5 o5-
marriage happened 3 years ago. We were loved by all, and thus the world called it super bull weekend. I think that refered to my charged testoterone. This year they're calling it super tuesday. Not as creative, but we appreciate the hype none the less.

Lady k and i celebrated early. Last eve we got all donned and dapper, and rode the bus downtown for a dining experience. We ordered a bottle of wine! Aren't we fine and dandy. We then walked the streets of long beach enjoying a spot o tea and a cup a joe. After the streets had been thoroughly walked, we walked home to dis-don our gay apparel and watch the tube.

We missed our usual santa barbara experience this year, but enjoyed ourselves all the same and none the less, for sure. Yes.

Don't forget about super rock wednesday! The super group, rio brovo estupendo, will be playing at the hotel cafe at 7:00pm. We would love you to be apart of our super audience. Super!

boy howdy

2008-01-26T23:01:00.000-08:00

So, the lady and I went out and got ourselves a new TV. 37" is pretty darn big. We have yet to get the high definition that defines our HDTV but, never-the-less, it's bigger. Soon, charter will define us highly and we will be, defined as super cool, definitely.

We, recently watched chuck and larry be pronounced. They were pronounced, themselves. It wasn't very good, but we laughed none the less.

Today, we tried out our new gym. it is available 24 hours. I could go right now if I wanted. I don't want to, though. I went earlier. I hope I go later, and later, and later, consistently later.

To celebrate our recently upgrade in spending we went to famous dave's bbq. we celebrated by not paying. my father-in-law celebrated by paying.

We then celebrated by walking to the liquor store on the corner, for some vodka. We usually walk to the rite aid for our needs, but, as it was raining, the liquor store won out.

Last night I had a dream that we, you, most likely included, were walking through the forest when a sleuth of bears crossed our path. I and whomever was talking with me was ahead of our own sleuth of humans. This vantage point proved ideal for the viewing of mayhem that would insue. My wife was not included in whomever was talking with me. She was apart of whomever was the remaining sleuth of humans. Mayhem insued. Bears chased humans. Humans ran. At this point i partially awoke, realizing my dreamy state, along with my wifes own dreamy state lying next to me. With such realizations, I chose not to fall back to sleep to realize the conclusion of my dreamy state. And thus, I became awake.

I apologize for my own inability to tell you whether or not you made it out of the bear infested forest. but i can tell you this, my wife is lying next to me on our semi-new couch watching iron chef on our very new tv. And this is all I care about.

political races make me sad for humanity....

2008-01-19T23:00:00.000-08:00

that is all.

...

2008-01-17T22:03:00.000-08:00

I'm drinking wine and watching annie hall. I always forget how great this movie is. I'm drinking wine, because my lady got a dollar raise. I'm watching annie hall because the bushes brought it over. Prior to this we watched i know who killed me. I will never forget how bad of a movie that is.

what a year 2008 has turned out to be. man. amazing. crazy. let me tell you.

yeah...nothing to report, sorry.

couch or camera.

2007-12-30T21:29:00.000-08:00

k and I got some moneys for christmas. we thought about buying a new camera, or a couch. we decided since we have both, neither. we were just gonna buy little things to please our souls. then we saw a great couch for a great price. we bought it. we are currently waiting for the couch. it will be delivered tomorrow. in anticipation, we made room for it by moving our old couch into the other room. we are now watching stardust in a temporary setup of two chairs in front of the tele. it looks a bit funny, us twos sitting here, like something out of friends. we decided to capture it on digital. we set the camera on top of the tv to do so. the first set was to dark. so we did it again. the camera fell. k quickly set it up again. it fell again. now our camera is broke. but we have a new couch on the way. but now we need a new camera. as lady k pointed out, if we hadn't bought a new couch we could afford a new camera, but then again if we hadn't bought a new couch we wouldn't need a new camera. ahh well!!

now our camera takes pictures like this...

thwack

2007-12-28T09:27:00.000-08:00

hey what's up? how've you been? did you have a good christmas? we did. fresno was good. christmas with children is wonderful. monday we came home and had dinner with willy n' lady. we had ham, ribs, white chocolate and rasberry bark, beer, wine, nog and chips and dip. we played games, chit chatitated and watched bad richard dreyfus movies on mute.

k and i enjoyed a private and restful christmas morning alone, with mimosas and egg souffle. after opening presents we went for a walk along the beach, and wished for our jeans to become shorts. the day was beautiful, which we found to be unfortunate. k received a new jacket, and was unable to enjoy it. what did we do with such a beautiful day? we ignored it. we closed the blinds and watched the bourne series all day. and we ate. it was good.

k has been back at work for the remainder of the week and i have been taking it easy, and trying to spend our christmas moneys, playing guitar and starting a new art project.

next year i'll be heading up to northfork to help father trapp with his house. he is building it and it looks like this.

well, see ya next year.

love k&k

Merry Christmas

2007-12-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

something about this man just screams Christmas
I realize this seems a bit off balance, as my ears should be focused on the screams of the baby jesus. But some how, through the vortex of nostalgia, Bing made his voice heard. So hear I am hearing him, and feeling all christmasy. Happy Christmas. Merry Nostalgia.

imagine a word that cleverly sums up the ramblings below

2007-12-22T08:30:00.000-08:00

My last day of work was yesterday. we celebrated with parties, awards, candies, and gifts. The students celebrated with much of the same, but threw in some crying, jumping, eloping, biting and scratching for spice. But hey, they're just trying to communicate.
My arm has communication marks all over it.

last night i saw the duke of silverlake. Wow. Awesome. Wow.

And then on to the Party..."hello old friends. Merry Christmas! small talk small talk Well, see you later."

Today we head to Fresno for a von Trapp family Christmas.

On Monday we head home to enjoy a honeybaked ham and some ribs from the Honeybaked store for a Christmas Eve, to which, I will again add ,you are all welcome to join. We are expecting a guest list of 0-3 people, but if this miraculously multiplies to 10.5 then all the better.

just imagine if we could get 0 to multiply into 10.5, we're talking revolution. viva la revolution.

Duke

2007-12-21T07:27:00.000-08:00

There's a new baby in town. I haven't seen him yet. I've been phlegmy, coughy and runny. I'd like to say I'm feeling better, but I can't. my voice is gone. ba doom ch!

I am feeling better though. I lost my voice belting "baby please come home" with the Flaming Turkey Lips. That's a bunch of teachers and aids who get to together to play horrible renditions of music for the students. I was excited this year cause I got to thump on the bass and hide in the background doing very little. Then they asked me to sing Bono-lishiously. and so I did and lost my voice. Today we play, and I will not sing. I am excited again.

I think we will go see this new baby. He doesn't need to hear me speak yet anyways.

I'm done with school, and have very little cleverness left for such things as writing blah-gg entries

2007-12-14T17:08:00.000-08:00

I spent the last 15 min taking pictures of our christmas lights.

We recieved a gift of a digital frame and have yet to decide whether it is cool or uncool.

I'm currently awaiting the arrival of my wife.

My wife and I will be eating pork prepared in the style of delicious.

I think my rat, scout, has a bad case of hiccups.

my wife is home, now

True or False...

2007-12-08T00:10:00.000-08:00

...I started my paper on the Aristotilian view of God with the question, "What came first the chicken or the egg?"

Christmas!!!

2007-12-03T22:01:00.001-08:00

ahh yes. no snow, but at least I can wear a jacket at night. And there was that rain on friday. I mean, at least it's weather.

I had a paper due on Wed of this week, but the prof said we could turn it in on Monday if we so desired, so of course I'll be turning it in then. It's kind of a bummer though. I was looking forward to being done with it, and free to study for finals this weekend. Maybe I'll finish it for Wed anyways.

probably not.

So Hey, who's in town for Christmas. Lady K and I will be going up to Fresno for the weekend but we'll be back on Monday. So here's the deal, if you're around for Christmas Eve, what say you come on over to our place for warm and fuzzy holiday fellowship. Low key: games, chit chat, tea, coffee, wine, Nog and sing alongs...or whatever tickles your fancy. You in? Let us know.

'ello folks

2007-11-28T20:12:00.000-08:00

This weekend we gave thanks. We thanked in Fresno. We thanked in Mr. Hearst home. We thanked in Big Sur. We were very thankful. We were a site away from the my bachelor debauchery almost 3 years earlier.

2 more weeks of school. This semester has not felt good. I look forward to Dec 12. And then onto Christmas.

The Advent season is upon us. hoo ra! He came. He's coming. Boom!

this weekend

2007-11-18T18:14:00.000-08:00

Lady K and I went to Fresno for a wedding. We had grand times with friends and family. Laurie and James have now been familitized. I got to play kicking tunes on the iDJ. People danced. The wedding was in an amazing backyard. If you're wondering what's in fresno, I'll tell you, super stores and big backyards.

In related news. We have our second bedroom back, which is good cause I've got some studying to do tonight. But of course I'm here with m'lady and the commuter watching "Extras". I'm sure soon enough I'll get used to the second room again. Soon I'll be so studious, you'll call me phill collins.

this weekend

2007-11-12T01:27:00.000-08:00

friday: Billy and beer
saturday: Babies and beer
sunday: Band and beer

tomorrow: Water

birthday

2007-11-10T01:30:00.001-08:00

Happy...

2007-11-09T15:11:00.001-08:00

Happy....

2007-11-08T22:22:00.002-08:00

Mars drives a Saturn in Neptune

2007-11-05T21:19:00.000-08:00

Yep, we're watching the final season of Veronica Mars, the college years. True to form, graduation does nothing to elevate the intelligence of the show.

In other news...

GET OUT!

2007-11-02T19:36:00.000-07:00

Still wanna go? Give us a call. Your probably on the way. We'll totally pick you up. or you can just go on your own. We probably hit the trail around 10:30.

Trailhead: Located in Glendale on Beaudry Boulevard, 0.4 miles west of Country Club Drive. Park on the street, walk up a paved segment of fire road past a vehicle gate and continue on to where the fire road splits (about 0.3 miles).

Beaudry Boullevard: Directions

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The Mighty Yosemite

2007-10-31T20:23:00.000-07:00

Oh, What a gorgeous weekend. Maybe my third time in the park; the first in my early, forgettable years; the second, in college during a blizzard, and then this. Man! Lady K and I had a wonderful time. Mr. Cassidy was all smiles, Mrs. Cassidy was beautiful and the wedding was awesome. We ended up staying in one of them tent/cabin things. Not bad. There was only a bed and a light , and I was questioning our investment. Then morning came, and I open the door. A huge beautiful craig greeted my sleepy eyes. "Hello, My Brother!"

On Sunday we went for a hike up to vernal falls and continuing up to Neveda falls. We didn't end up leaving the park until after about 2:00, but the late start was well worth it. With little more than granola bars in our bellies and about 7 miles under our belt we were ready for some calories. We stopped in Oakhurst for a Western Bacon Mistake.

After a very enjoyable weekend, we've decided to make the move up north, settle into a home in Oakhurst, grab a teaching job in the Fresno School District and spend our weekends in the Park. Check out the pics here

verduuuuuugooo

2007-10-30T19:44:00.000-07:00

The Lady and I are hiking on Saturday and you're invited.

Verdugo Mountain, South End Loop
near glendale
5.5 miles

Who's in?

2007-10-21T08:29:00.001-07:00

Lady k and I went walking in the woods up above Santa Anita Ave. It was long, 9.4, and beautiful. Sometimes I wish we could live over in that area and be closer to all the san gabriel-ness, and other times it's summer.

If you live in that area, you should take the road towards the mountain. Any road will do. Take it till it ends, get out and start walking. Most of the roads over there end at some sort of trailhead. Do this, for me, for you, for the fact that you live relativly close and I live far, again relative. Do this because your cities open up into the woods... mine, into the sea. If I knew how, I would boat for you.

We love our outings and want to share our outings. We often forget to invite our friendlys. Who's in? We don't always go so far. In fact, we never before have.

R.I.P.

2007-10-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

Dixie Rat
?-Oct. 10
survived by her sister, Scout Rat.

Scout just scampered on the keyboard. We shall call it her Eulogy. She said, "bntttttgvb v."

Poor dixie

2007-10-10T19:21:00.000-07:00

I'm writing this with a rat on my lap. she's a sad rat. I fear she may be living her last days. she has a tumor under her belly, near her leg, and she convulses a lot. the fact the she remains on my lap when there is a endless floor of wonders inches away is a testament to her lethargy.

I cut my hair... on sunday...I was supposed be writing a paper, but I got out the scissors instead. Not bad for my own doing.

Day 3

2007-10-07T21:12:00.000-07:00

so no more headaches. yay doctors! Yay healthcare!

my computer is made of anger and it is infecting me.

2007-10-03T20:26:00.001-07:00

...like a virus. Does anybody have a tiger I can barrow? I bought a new airport to relieve me of my leashes, it needs a tiger or a leopard. Torrents don't seem to be helping. they only restart my computer and fail to continue the installation process. I thought the solution would be to burn them to cd mimicing the real installation process. Then I discovered blank Cd-rs don't show up on my desktop anymore. Once upon a time they did. This makes burning files hard. I asked apple and they said, "I don't know, that's weird." I said, "yay, weird!"

I'm having these headaches again, but I think I might now know what they are. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow so I'll find out for sure then. Or not, doctors don't have all the answers. So I was searching webmd.com for some answers and ran across this article on cluster headaches. This sounds so much like what has been going on with me. It even explains the 2 years of "remission" that often happen, and the 1-3 times daily, the pain that wakes you in the middle of the night. I felt so much better just knowing a possible answer. We'll see what the doctor says

BASEBALL!

2007-09-29T22:31:00.000-07:00

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s s sa sa suri kataaaaa

2007-09-23T09:44:00.000-07:00

Good morning! I'm having a cup of joe, while Lady makes the the coffee cake. Good Morning!

I have jury duty tomorrow.

Today we will be go to target to return something then we will rearrange the living room to shake the ants from our pants. I often grow tired of my surroundings. the rearrangement often is the cheapest fix. That is all.

What a stellar post!

boom

Love Stinky, or a sweaty man lost in a big city.

2007-09-18T19:30:00.000-07:00

I went running this evening. Lady K went dress shopping with her "getting married" friend. They locked the door behind them. I think they forgot about me running. I was sad when I got home. I felt homeless. I was hungry. I was thirsty. I was cold. Lady K was dress shopping with her "getting married" friend. I sat on the cold steps for an hour as the evening sea breezes picked up. I watched the the sun set on the lb skyline and thought how long dress shopping can take. last week they were gone for three hours. It's an hour and a half later and I am happier. Jacquie came to rescue me. Lady K is still not home. Like all good christian people, the bryants have clothed and fed.

To get even, I will climb into bed unbathed and snuggle with m'lady all sticky and stinky.

Saturday

2007-09-15T10:25:00.000-07:00

I am presently sitting on a ikea cushion at my asian influenced computer desk, staring out the window at a blue sky. asian because it is low to the ground, thus the ikea cushion. It used to be our coffee table. I sometimes find it funny that we have a laptop. Our battery is dead and we don't have wireless. Also this computer has less storage then my ipod, so I am constantly tied to the external. Given these many leashes, this computer is rarely atop our laps. I think my next one will be a desktop, and I will place it atop my desk because that is where it belongs.

I saw pinback last night at fingerprints. It was excellent. They were sitting down so I only caught glimpses from between bobbing heads. I give the new album a solid. My new system of evalutaion employs the states of matter. The cover however, looks like a Creed album. I give it a gas. But we forgive them cause they look like geeks and even acted the part, and for some reason that gives them certain liberties in the realm of cool. Also, their music goes bop bop bop to the rhythm of my soul. Solid.

call me eric nies

2007-09-05T18:45:00.000-07:00

...cause tomorrow, it's back to the grind. Sorry...

But tomorrow work begins again. most likely the same old teacher, but all new students, along with a complete restructuring of the school. Chaos.

And come evening, the rio bravo will jam. MTV styles. Yo!

J. is getting antsy though and wants another name change for the band. I say El Paso

I enjoy...

2007-09-03T23:05:00.000-07:00

winter coats, frosty breath and ice sculptures

3 things

2007-09-02T13:36:00.000-07:00

1. Damn the heat. That's right, to hell with it. It is completely absent of all things Godly

2. We have new, sleak, matching phones for our new sleak service. (it's not at&t)

3. L. parker is our new roommate.

the death of summer is the birth of me

2007-08-24T16:24:00.000-07:00

Contrary to our friend j. I'm feeling quite content back at home. With all the traveling August seems to have taken flight. And with the end so near, I've only had a few days to thoroughly relax. This week has been so very relaxing. School begins on monday, with work the following week. Tomorrow I celebrate the end of my summer in the usual fashion, A Birthday! Shall we look back at this month of gusto?

(click the picture for a slide show)

from there on out

2007-08-23T21:41:00.000-07:00

everything pretty much went according to plan. seeing family is wonderful and it makes me wish there was some way to make it all so much easier to see them whenever I want. "The lake" reminded me of the place I grew up in VA. Sis and I where amazed at how good we had it growing up.

dover down

2007-08-16T20:42:00.000-07:00

I'm here in Dover, Deleware, home of this f-ing big airplane. It's huge, I've seen it, up close, big. one time it crashed here. not to far from where pops lives.

So I'm visiting pops and lady here for a few days before heading down to the colombian district for some family time. So far I've seen the sights, which included the beast to the left, and I marshalled a golf tournament. I was so marshalicious today that they gave me a tote bag full of tampons, wet wipes and sunscreen. The golf tournament was a part of my pops work. He works for a company that makes all of that stuff. His company just got bought out by a company that is the drumming bunny, not the copper top. For those of you who know my family history you will know it is time to start praying. for those of you who don't, companies have a tendency to buy out the companies my dad works for. This is usually followed with a large residential/occupational change. We're hoping this is not the case this time. So anyhoo, we golfed today and much talk was given to the bunny transition. It is always interesting to see my dad in work mode. He's Good. He's not good at golf. I've never tried. I don't think I will.

And From Here on Out

Tomorrow we will relax, Kayak and hit the deleware beaches. And on Saturday I celebrate births and anniversaries in VA; Me, my grandma, and sis and her hubby. On Sunday I head to "the lake" with said sis and hubby to hang, along with niece and nephew. I am so looking forward to niece and nephew. the are the sweetest darn people in the world, and I love them and miss them with every little bit of myself I can muster up. I just love the little people. Momma gets Monday and Tuesday, ending the week with some sweet motherly love.

home

2007-08-11T23:15:00.000-07:00

With the sun good and set on Kahana, we bid farewell to another vacation. But, man, what a joy home is. and with that we turn our prayers towards those who have set out to build a new one. may your homes be a place of rest, relief and all the stuff I'm feeling now. Here's to Matt, Lisa, Darren and Becca. God Bless you.

And to the Gloyds, Mohalo. you are one and a million. and according to this page so is Jackson

Aloha

2007-08-06T10:36:00.000-07:00

And here we are. The lady and I met trouble along the way but could not be detered from our final destination. We still await one bag, but the united web site says to expected it sometime this morning. It actually says August 5, between 8:30-11:00, but as this was posted this morning I will assume they meant today and will patiently await its arrival.
Hawaii is as you would expect it. The weather is wonderful, the water is amazing, our bellys both red and full. On the agenda for today...snorkel, rest, read, beach, fish tacos, pog and rum.

Augusto

2007-08-04T08:21:00.001-07:00

Well Friends, August has begun, the bethancourts are well on their way to adventure, and my job has gone the way of the paycheck, at least for the next few weeks. The way I figure it, I have about three weeks to thoroughly vacate my mind before classes start and I must return to the unpleasant roll of student. So, here's what's in store...

Today, We begin our Gloyd Holiday. It is but a week, but this should suffice. Upon return Lady K heads back to work and I head off to...Delaware! I know. Sometimes I'm just that lucky. I'll manage a trip down to the district as well to see the fam. Nan keeps having "issues", so I'd like to get some good hearty Grandma lovin' before she leaves her issues behind. Pops has a new house, Sis has a new dog, and Mom has...me for two days. I managed to steal away 2 days from the motha haters in my fam for some quality time. Granola boy (brother) gets no such visit from me as Boston is to far. Perhaps I should lose the nick name. He's on his second BMW, lives in the suburbs and his lady works in the financial district. No, He'll always be granola boy to me. When I was in the the hospital I dreamt up an idea for a comic book, with me and my brother as super heroes. The Adventures of Granola Boy and the Chemokid. I return to the LB on the Tues leading up to my birth. And on Sat (25) you will all come out to visit and celebrate this birth. It will be a glorious time. A month with Gusto. A Gusto month. August.

Sandwich is Land

2007-08-03T22:35:00.000-07:00