Sign of The Times

 

Ok, Children. We are leaving the serious & dark clouds behind.

 

 

Two  weeks ago I looked out my window onto Colorado Boulevard. Here in Pasadena. What did I see?  Couldn’t believe my eyes at first. But, Yes, Yes.  Surprise, surprise!!

 

 

Hey! What? Oh! It’s Christmas Time.  In the Pasadena Playhouse District.

These wreaths have only made their appearance in this part of Pasadena. 

Santa is gonna get y’all what you wanted? Y’all been naughty or good – or what?!  HaHa, that’s not many, not many!  HoHoHo! 

Well, you’d better watch out, you’d better not cry…  

This must be the next major holiday for most around here after Halloween.  Obviously, I must have missed Thanksgiving…and Black Friday. So, before Christmas also sneak past me I thought it better late than never to get this Christmas post up. Besides, I have a big backlog of blog posts: where’s my BFF when I really need her?!

Merry Christmas!

And, should I, you know, wish y’all, you know, a Happy a Happy…

Well, ok. Later, ‘cuz…

 

 

Gotta Run! Gotta get into the Christmas Spirit before the reality of 2010 hits.

 

I Got Some News For You

Let’s get a weekend update from the LA Times Business section of November 14th, 2009:

“Yet the magnitude of job losses here and abroad  in this devastating recession poses a huge risk to the future compensation of the still-employed: What if, for years to come, there are masses of qualified people willing to do what you do – but for much less pay??” (LAT/Tom Petruno)

 

 

Oh boy.  Or, how’s about just a few of the headlines that made the grade in the NY Times newspaper of 11/12/09. Although, it was rather sad, I just had to see & read, as seen from a Cafe seat:

 

More Foreclosures to Come!

(“By conservative estimates, another 2.4 million homes are forecast to be lost in 2010, while prices are predicted to FALL another 10 percent or so.” NYT)

 

Community Colleges, Swamped with Applicants, No Longer Welcome All!

(“Sonja Taylor applied to LaGuardia Community College this summer with every expectation of being admitted. She planned to study business, bringing her closer to her dream of owning a restaurant. But…”)

 

Recession & Job Loss Exact an Emotional Toll on Children

(“Hannah said her father’s unemployment had made it harder for her to focus on schoolwork. She also conceded she had been more easily annoyed with her parents and her sister.”)

 

John J. O’Connor III, Husband of Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

(“…died Wednesday in Phoenix. He was 79. The cause was complications of Alzheimer’s disease, the Supreme court said in a statement.”)

 

Azerbaijan: Bloggers Convicted

(“Two bloggers who regularly posted video political parodies were convicted…prompting criticism that the government was clamping down on independent media. The bloggers,…were arrested in July after a fight at a restaurant…”)  Lucky, I’m here instead of there.

 

Mythical End for The Legendary Route 66

(“A Route 66 sign embossed with ‘end of the trail’ was dedicated at the Santa Monica Pier,…”.  “It’s a myth, but it is a myth added to all the other myths of Route 66.”)

Who do you think is looking out for old #1?  For You?  I got some news for you…

(PS: I’m just a Messenger)

 

Gotta Go check the Weather – See when the Sunny Day’s will be Here Again…

 

 

 

 

Food Samples!

 

  Even better than it looks

 

 

 

I don’t think I’ve ever had a good waffle worth its price at a restaurant.  This sad trial, at an Old Town diner last fall, was a mess as well. Maybe waffles weren’t meant to be prepared by restaurants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As seen inside a Korean restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seen at President Thai on Rosemead Blvd.

 

 

Ok, That’s Enuf Food 4 Today. But, Stay Thirsty My Friends…

 

an inchoate, apoplectic quiver of rage

 

  “an inchoate, apoplectic quiver of rage”

 

 

   mirror, mirror

   up her ass

   tell me…will she ever have class?

   will she ever think of another,

   or has she turned out

   just like her mother?

 

 

 

 

 

 

I take no credit for the above post other than for appreciating the talent of Jana, a wunderful Pasadena blogger, artist, & food lover!  This is just a small, tiny sample of her artistry displayed on her websites, glitter soup 101 and glitter soup studio. 

So, what ya think about this unique piece of her art?

One of the main purposes of this website besides covering somewhat less than all things Pasadena, is in its small way to promote community and connection. 

In that spirit, please check Jana out. She’s been doing this internet thing longer than most of us in the area.  Thanks, Jana, for allowing me to share your talent with the world!

Happy Halloween!

 

Gotta get outta here.  The Dog is seeing black cats!

 

Pasadena, Rose Bowl (& U2) to The World

A reminder of a special concert by U2 at the Rose Bowl here in Pasadena. It is the final US concert stop of their current 360Tour. As described by their website: “The Rose Bowl show is the penultimate U2 show this year…” Plus, U2 will be filming this particular show.

“The Who?” No. U2.

“U Who?” No. U2

U who are unaware of the who, what, where, when, or why, of U2 will have an rosy opportunity to get up to speed on this Hall of Fame rock group when they play this Sunday evening here in Pasadena.

Here’s a sample tune:

My guess is the only people who have yet to appreciate or know about U2 wood fall in the following groups: too young, too old, someone like Mr. Earl in So Pasa, prejudiced against rock music, too ignorant, felines, the uncurious, those in solitary confinement, those living in some deep hole of a cave, or the M’s of Altadena. I know…I hear ya: “But, you forgot these people, and that group…!” Ok, and other John & Jane Does.

When you talk about the greatest rockers of all-time you include U2. They join the likes of Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen.

Back in the 1980’s, I witnessed my first U2 live concert, in Long Beach. I think it was only their second performance ever in California at the time. Just in my teens back then. I had this feeling inside these guys were good and gonna be great one day.

Anyhows…

Your experience can be either an expensive ticket in our Rose Bowl. Or,…a FREEBIE streaming live webcast view behind your computer monitor here in Pasadena or any of five continents around the planet.

Come Sunday you can check out these links to access the live streaming webcast of U2 playing the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California:

U2.com U2 on UTube

 

 

I leave y’all now with a newer song sample, Magnificent. I dedicate this to one of my many Pasadena friends, a magnificent girl with a selfless heart who had an emotionally difficult few days this week. She actually much prefers Coldplay, but a great tune is magnificent song! Don’t you agree? Me2.

 

If you enjoyed the samples you heard & saw here, they have even more great music. Purchase some of their music at the “record” store, ITunes, Amazon, etc. And, don’t forget to catch them live here in Pasadena this Sunday!

 

Ok, I gotta get outta here. Stay Thirsty My Friends…