Browsing all posts in December, 2008.

the reader.

last june, i was interviewed by the reader for “a story about local radio.” to my surprise, it’s on stands, 7/11 floors, and head shops NOW!
the sizable piece (included below,) entitled why local radio is no longer local, hits some interesting territory. should you choose to read, i wanted to offer [...]

no texting (while driving.)

effective january 1st, 2009, governor arnold schwarzenegger and the state of collie-fornia has a new year’s resolution for drivers: NO TEXTING while behind the wheel.

furthermore, if you’re caught breaking your resolution, expect a $20 fine for a first offense and $50 for a second offense. third offense? your texting device is [...]

go bolts.

San Diego Chargers 52 - Denver Broncos 21
a historic win.
for the 3rd consecutive year, SD Chargers own the AFC WEST.
a historic playoff spot.
go bolts, down with the colts…

success.

while mama is getting “prepped” for delivery, papa sits in a long, empty hallway.
on the adjacent chair, a weathered, two-year old issue of hot rod. not interested.
deep in thought? or, anxiety? both.
my mantra: “healthy mama, healthy baby.”

in an attempt to calm the nerves (”attempt” being the operative word,) i pace the [...]

new dad.

lucia cantore.
12/22/08.
11:21 a.m.
7 lbs. 7 ounces.
21 inches.
a true (christmas) gift.
mama/baby are doing great.
thank you for your love, support, and blessings.
good night,
chris.
p.s. yes, i will post pictures…

last supp3r.

monumental evening.
our last meal together as a threesome.

we ate homemade (nana cantore) baked ziti and italian sausage. warmed the belly.
tomorrow, everything is going to change.
i have learned many lessons over the past year. including, change is good.
i am elated.

save(d) trestles.

from the L.A. times:
U.S. Commerce Department rejects Foothill South toll road
The controversial Foothill South toll road, proposed to connect south Orange County with north San Diego County, was handed a major blow this morning when the U.S. Commerce Department announced it would uphold the state Coastal Commission’s rejection of the plan.
Federal officials could only override [...]

fire pits, saved!

After much debate (or, community sand throwing,) the fire pits have been saved by an anonymous donor. Pledging $259,500 to maintain the fire pits for the next year and a half, said donor asked not to be identified to the public. In turn, many have dubbed him “Secret Santa.”

Per the mayor’s office, “not [...]

goodbye, monty’s.

on campus bar to close at S.D.S.U.
when i first arrived to s.d.s.u., it was henry’s place.
too young to (legally) drink at the time, every friday, i’d mope by the outdoor patio, filled with beautiful, half-naked coeds slamming pitchers, and mutter to myself, “one day…one day.”
a couple of years later, the name changed to monty’s.

and, i [...]

best in music, 2008.

as heard on KPBS (these days with tom fudge.)
kpbs. part 1.
kpbs. part two.
btw, technically, radiohead and MGMT was released in 2007. =)
best in music, 2008.
10. Aaron Parks. Invisible Cinema.
A jazz pianist from Seattle, Washington (now, based in Brooklyn.)
A child prodigy, Parks entered the University of Washington at fourteen as a double major in [...]