Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Samsung Selfies


My love affair with Samsung phones began with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S3.

I was the laughingstock of my friend group because I didn't cave in to their delusion that iPhones were the end-all be-all.

"iPhones take better pictures," they said.

"Blah, blah, blah" is all I heard.

Well, suffice it to say that since my Galaxy S3, I've been so satisfied that I upgraded to an S6, then upgraded again to an S9+ which I'm currently using.

Yes, I keep my phones for quite awhile because I keep them in great shape.

I gotta admit, though, that some might think I get carried away with all the Samsung selfies I take. 


And yep, every photo on this post is compliments of one of my Samsung phones!!!


Hey, I gotta keep my family in Indiana abreast of what the heck I'm doing out here without them in sunny southern California!!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚


And I gotta show them that being out in the California sunshine looks really good on me!!!

Thanks, Samsung!!! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

Thank You, Mr. David Milch


I just completed reading LIFE'S WORK, a memoir by TV writer, David Milch.

I have an interesting link to the man.

At one point in my life, I worked as a cater-waiter for a terrific chef named Thomas Symon. David's wife, Rita, would sometimes hire Tom to cater Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. I'd always accept those gigs because they paid double-time.

Anyway, whenever I worked for the Milch family, David was always very pleasant. And very generous. A cater-waiter truly appreciates a great tipper!

At that house, I'd see famous faces from a few of David's television shows. Particularly actors from NYPD Blue. I recall seeing Steven Bochco too.

What I didn't know about are the various addictions that were holding David hostage.

This memoir introduced me to the REAL David Milch.

Not just the rich and famous TV series creator/writer.

The PERSON.

Intellectually, I know that no man is his profession. But usually, you don't know a person beyond his profession. What goes on behind his closed doors is off-limits to our knowledge.

I was moved to read this book because I've spent time in his presence.

In his home.

Around his wife.

Around his children.

Around his beloved dogs.

Yet never knew ONE thing about his internal and external battles.

At 78 years of age, David has truly lived one helluva life. And he has been immeasurably blessed to have his wife, Rita, by his side.

Rita Stern Milch is the LIVING definition of a wife who has stood by her husband...

For better, for worse: his addiction to heroin.

For richer, for poorer: he lost millions unbeknownst to her due to gambling.

In sickness and in health: since 2019, he has been living with Alzheimer's in an assisted-living residence. 

I wish the entire Milch family well. 

May goodness and mercy embrace them for the remainder of their earthly existence.

And thank you, Mr. David Milch, for all the incredible hours of television entertainment and enlightenment you've bestowed upon us.

A thorough book review appears HERE.

Dear Mrs. Althoff

I recently found this note on the corner of Ventura Blvd and Fulton Ave in Sherman Oaks.

I don't know who she is, but I feel pretty confident somebody has a massive crush on her!!!

What I wanna know, though, is if the person with the crush accidentally lost the note...

OR

...if Mrs. Althoff read it, then tossed it!!!

Inquiring minds wanna know!!! πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”

Halloween 2023


Although my trick-or-treat days are behind me, I still like walking around neighborhoods to see Halloween decorations!!!

I can clearly see that some homeowners are really into Halloween.

And some AREN'T!!! 🀭🀭🀭

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Greer Songs

GREER BAXTER

I love surfing YouTube and TikTok for new music. I'm blown away by how many incredibly talented singer/songwriters there are.

GREER BAXTER is gonna be a STAR!!! 

Her songwriting is nuanced and relatable.

And her voice is clear and beautifully pleasant to the ears.

This little snippet of her song, "City Limits" shows me this song SHOULD receive hourly radio airplay.

@greersongs city limits 🏘️πŸ›£️ #originalmusic #originalsong #countrymusic ♬ original sound - greer baxter

To me, it's THAT infectious!!!

All I know is I'm gonna sing her praises to EVERY person I know who appreciates meaningful lyrics and a sweet voice!!!

Yes, I'll continue to surf the internet to hear more and more new voices, but when it comes to GREER, to quote her "City Limits"...

"I know I'll always come back home." 

Friday, October 27, 2023

You Got My Vote

With all the craziness going on these days, our votes are more important now than ever!!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Goodbye, Fellas πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏ


I have recently worked as a stand-in for all three of these gentlemen. 

Now, they're gone. 

May their souls rest in eternal peace. πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏ 

#LanceReddick #RonCephasJones #RichardRoundtree