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The death of the Times

I dread reading LA Observed in the morning. Not because it’s not a great blog. It is. So great that every morning I fear reading another blow to the LA Times. Sure enough, now the  TImes is losing it’s regional/California section, and 70 more jobs are going out the window.

It feels like it’s a never-ending stream of doom and disaster for that paper. I’m a naturally optimistic person, but even I know that this is a devastating strike to the paper.

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Writing and missing

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I wish I had more time to write on here, but the days pass so quickly now. My plate is full, and I’m loving it. I’m working at Metromix, still writing for The Cinema Source, trying to write a book or two and spending my free time enjoying this wonderful city. There are so many times throughout the day that I want to write on here, but like I said, time just flies.

I went to a show at the Laugh Factory the other night. Dane Cook performed, and was pretty honest about his recent troubles with his brother stealing $4 million from him. I can’t imagine that sort of betrayal. Like he said, “I’ll give you my two cents–but I’m going to need that back.”

There were drunk hecklers in the show, and they actually got removed during Dane’s part. Later, as we were leaving, a huge brawl started in the street. Of course, the hecklers were the source of it all.

Now that I am done with my trips (Hawaii, Vegas, San Francisco), I am already itching to travel again. I want to go on a cruise, go to Puerto Rico, and head back to Europe…. It really is an addiction, but not a bad one to have.

I am on Twitter now… It’s been more prosperous than I ever could have imagined. I’ve gotten copy editing jobs and a free starbucks card, and it’s only been a few months. I definitely recommend it to everyone, especially media types (if any still exist–layoffs are more common than drunk celebrities these days).

I am still trying to reach my goal of really having adventures in this city. Things like seeing Dane Cook at the Laugh Factory, and we’re seeing Rent in March…. Los Angeles is wonderful (no matter what anyone says) because the city is so alive. There are so many opportunities for art, culture and adventure. I just want to experience as much of it as I can.

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Of recent times

I’ve finally finished flying, and boy are my arms tired (haha). But seriously, I’ve returned from Vegas, and I am ready to really buckle down for 2009!

2008 was hard on many, and I know I’m blessed that I wasn’t hurt too much by the economic struggles (knock on wood). I hope 2009 brings all sorts of goodness to everyone in my life—because such wonderful people deserve a little love in life.

Here’s a recent piece at Metromix:

NFL Hotties (just in time for the Super Bowl!)

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Five balls

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I’m reading “Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas” right now and there was a really interesting passage on a balanced life:

“”Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you’re keeping all of them in the air.

But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls…are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered.”

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It’s been a while…

…since I wrote. I’ve been busy traveling, and spending some time with friends and family. I’ve also been working at Metromix as a contributing editor for TV and pop culture. Here is some recent stuff:

‘Real World: Brooklyn’: Meet the cast

2009: The Year of Yellow

I’m going to try to get back into writing on here, too. So keep a lookout!