First of all, welcome everyone to 2021! For those of you reading this, we made it. For those of you not reading this, well, congrats anyway. I begin 2021 and Where the 91 Ends, with another Tale of Andrade. This particular tale takes place in 2001, shortly after my arrival to Los Angeles from Palm […]
Everyone, family and friends, have their holiday traditions. Some are extravagant, some steeped in generations of tradition. Some are new and small and some are silly and ridiculous. But we all hold onto some sort or sense of tradition that makes the holiday season so special. My immediate family has a traditional Christmas Day but […]
Greetings everyone, as we inch closer to Christmas and, thankfully Dear God, 2021. As the shuttering of California drones on, I want to continue to salute, support and applaud local establishments, who are fighting for their lives. As I read my monthly Food & Wine magazine, I sadly peruse the list of great Los Angeles […]
I put this story in the category of ‘You Need to find new friends, bud’. And so, this tale is neither to embellish the events nor shame the disaster of all of this story. I am not laughing (ehhh) nor am I glorifying someone’s misfortune. However, Mel Brooks did say that “Tragedy is when I […]
It’s another week into another week of Quarantine and shutdowns and it’s hard to remember what month we’re in, let alone year. Oh wait, no one will ever forget that this is 2020. It’s so easy to point fingers and blame so and so and who and who and believe me, I have and hold […]
Reaching into the archives of Tales of Andrade, I bring you another story of Love’s Labour Lost. And yes, I have said the failures of my past love life are funnier than the successes but some of the failures have been spectacular blow ups. With that in mind, I give you my Alyssa Milano story. […]
Hang outs. Watering holes. Diners. It’s the small spot that keeps this country on the go. The family owned business is the heartbeat of this great country and the South Bay of Los Angeles is dotted with places that are hard core watering holes. As we enter a new phase of shutdown, I will be […]
A nice shout out to this chilly November week in California. I got to feel 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, in a remarkable week of weather. I got to jog in chilly 5 AM weather then golf in 70s and sunshine. For those of you who say you don’t like California, well, I like […]
Alright, it’s clear I’ve had a checkered dating past. I mean, not altogether unsuccessful; I have a moderate amount of charm to get me into and out of most situations. But also, not altogether successful. It I would write a non-fiction novel it would be titled, “Ten Reasons why she’ll Never Sleep with You.” That […]
Another wild week in the jungle we call 2020 but I can’t remember exactly what transpired this week. Something big, right? I know Bowling Green gave up 62 points in their football game but I don’t think that’s national news (or surprising). It’ll come to me. Anyway, we move forward toward Thanksgiving. As happy as […]
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