Summertime!

We will just call this one a rehash, or a trip down memory lane. It’s July and we are now firmly in the grip of summer here in LA. A grip that is not as firm as it is in… Continue Reading

It’s my Birthday! You get the Present!

Well this week is my birthday! I am turning 39 (again) and in celebration of it I’ve decided (well Roxana Villa decided) to give you, Tonstant Weader, a present. Longtime readers know that both Portia and I are big fans… Continue Reading

Happy 4th!

All right, I know that I really post on the 3rd, (and am writing this on the 1st) but I am calling this my 4th of July post to give it some sort of cohesive spin. It’s still hot here… Continue Reading

Too Darned Hot

Yes, I am lazy. I do have some samples of things but it’s hot out and I am too lazy to put the effort into trying them on. I know that in comparison (as is usual) we here on the… Continue Reading

Off to Camp Patty!

Hey there! Chances are I’m on a train while you’re reading this! Several years ago, Patty moved back to the Midwest to be closer to family.  Anita and I came to visit – Patty’s house is gorgeous, with this awesome… Continue Reading

An Unexpected Gift

So, this happened.  Her name is Coco and she’s nine years old and she’s a seven-pound bundle of fluff and enthusiasm. I didn’t want a dog.  More precisely, I didn’t want to want a dog.  I’m still mourning Lila, and… Continue Reading

A Case of You

I am so off track this week.  LOTS of changes afoot (at work, and some complicated moving plans — details to follow.)  It’s all … going to be great eventually, I think.  Really.  Just not able to go into details… Continue Reading