The odds & ends of a daily life...

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(01/20/23) Morning shift at 2023 Sundance Film Festival Day 2 - standing in a snow flurry! . . . @sundanceorg (at Park City Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpJSuwuFkD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It's time for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival! . . . @sundanceorg (at Park City Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmkQHBOjyi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@PoormansMorningRush Check out these @KROQ "relics" I recently dug up! Maybe I should start wearing them again! https://www.instagram.com/p/CnK98smJVOH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(01/06/23) The "Apple Fritter Is Taking Over The World Tour" visits Burbank, California and Donut Prince located in a shared strip mall with a CVS and a few other small businesses. I didn't cry after my 2nd COVID Booster shot needed for an upcoming film festival... so it was time for a celebration! . . . @DonutPrince #Burbank #Donuts #AppleFritter #ItsWhatsForBreakfast #SweetEats #Gluttony #SoGoodButSoBad #DonutLover #AroundLosAngeles #ExploreLA #ThisWeekInLA #DiscoverLA #ExploreYourCity #FoodPic #FoodPorn (at Donut Prince) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFcfn7JEx1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(01/01/23)... Happy New Year - Part 2! I'm awake, out of bed, and ready to tackle any and all challenges this year has to offer! My first official task is to get brunch ready, warm up all streaming services, settle into my couch, and leave a large ass imprint in said couch because I'm certainly doing a couple of the Seven Deadly Sins the rest of the day! Today's elixir begins with this genie bottle of bubbly French goodness most certain followed by other libations! Can I use enough exclamation points!? Champagne de Venoge Princesse Rosé. Paired with a smattering of cheese, crackers, meats, and shrimp cocktail. Drank and dined while watching ""Glass Onion" A Knives Out Mystery" streaming on @Netflix. Continue to stay safe, be respectful of others, and be the best person possible! . . . @ChampagneDeVenoge #Champagne #HappyNewYear2023 #Brunch #LazySunday (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4wYGxJgoY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(12/25/22)... Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! Tonight's elixir is this simple #cocktail as I polished off a bottle: Peppermint Vodka Martini 2.00 oz. vodka 0.75 oz. peppermint schnapps 1 mini peppermint candy cane (optional) Plus, the customary first shot whenever opening a new liquor bottle. Paired with nothing because my belly is full with lots of yummy food! Drank solely as a nightcap for a good night's sleep. Continue to stay safe, be respectful of everyone, and be the best person possible! . . . @TitosVodka #Vodka #HiramWalker #PeppermintSchnapps #Bartending #Cocktails #Liquor #Liqueur #Mixology #MixedDrinks #Drinks #ShakenNotStirred #InstaDrinks (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmo2Zr1pGYu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(12/22/22)... It's been a long time since I hit the home bar! Tonight's elixir is this simple #cocktail as I polished off a bottle: Chambord Raspberry Margarita 1.50 oz. tequila 1.00 oz. Chambord 1.00 oz. lime juice 0.50 oz. Cointreau Paired with random snacks because I still haven't bought much groceries. Drank and dined while watching "The Family Man" on @PeacockTV. Continue to stay safe, be respectful of everyone, and be the best person possible! . . . @E.CuarentaTequila #TequilaJalisco #Blanco #Tequila @ChambordLiqueur @Sadaf_Foods #LimeJuice @Cointreau #Bartending #Cocktails #Liquor #Liqueur #Mixology #MixedDrinks #Drinks #ShakenNotStirred #InstaDrinks (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmkB36FJzeX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(10/28/22)... Man, it feels like forever since I posted anything here, which in my opinion is a good thing because it means I've been too damn busy with work and other interests! Thankfully, this non-stop year is slowly coming to an end before the excitement starts up again in 2023! To that end, let the weekend begin although I will be working - LOL! Tonight's elixir is this bottle of wine which was featured during the recently-concluded 2022 Newport Beach Film Festival: 2016 Six Foot Six Shiraz Geelong Red Wine - a screw-off cap, deep ruby red color, jammy oaky sweet aroma, medium body, earthy jammy minerally oaky flavor, drying finish, slight earthy oaky aftertaste, and medium astringency. Paired with nothing since my belly was still surprisingly full with sushi from lunch. Drank while watching the 300th episode of "A Cup Of Tea And A Chat With Allie & Bean" @AllieAndBean streaming on @Patreon. Continue to stay safe, get vaccinated or boostered, decide whether or not you want to wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @6Ft6Wine #AustralianWine #Shiraz #RedWine #Wine #Vin #Vino #Vegan #Cheers #WineLover #WineTasting #InstaWine (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkSRoodtv_A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Travel time means alcohol drinking time! A lovely #mimosa to start the day as my breakfast meal! (at Wpizza By Wolfgang Puck) https://www.instagram.com/p/CislR70OaaI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(09/06/22)... The start of a short work week, California is still in a heat wave and on fire, and all three candidates showed up for their respective vacant apartment viewing! Tonight's elixir is this beer a friend left at my place and felt simply by the name it was time to finally drink it: Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. Autumn Blaze Pumpkin Ale 5.0% ABV - Dark amber color, cinnamon pumpkin spices aroma, light body, cinnamon malty pumpkin spices flavor, easy finish, and pumpkin spices aftertaste. Paired with takeout Hot Link Pizza and Pesto Cheesy Garlic Bread from @BlazePizza. Drank and dined while watching the coming-of-age comedy "Honor Society" starring Angourie Rice, Gaten Matarazzo, and more streaming on @ParamountPlus. Continue to stay safe, get vaccinated or boostered, decide whether or not you want to wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @Untappd @IndieBeer_ @LABrewers @CaptLawrence #NewYorkBeer #Elmsford #PumpkinAle #CraftBeer #Beer #Cheers #BeersOfTheWorld #BeerPorn (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiMkJTWOuFg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(09/05/22)... Happy hot and humid Labor Day holiday; yet I still worked! Tonight's elixir is this beer from a relatively new local brewery I was first introduced to at this year's @PasadenaFilmFestival: Cervecería Del Pueblo "Curuba Fruited Tart Ale" 4.0% ABV - Hazy yellow color, fruity metallic tart aroma, light body, fruity sour tart flavor, tart finish, and fruity tart aftertaste. Paired with leftover homecooked orange chicken and steamed white rice that needed to be eaten. Drank and dined while watching the drama "Locating Silver Lake" starring Josh Peck, Finn Wittrock, and more streaming on @Hulu. Continue to stay safe, get vaccinated or boostered, decide whether or not you want to wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @Untappd @IndieBeer_ @LABrewers @DelPuebloBeer #CaliforniaBeer #Pasadena #SourBeer #CraftBeer #Beer #Cheers #BeersOfTheWorld #BeerPorn (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiJj7agMeB9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(09/04/22)... Desperate times call for desperate measures! When you have nothing else to drink with your @PizzaRev pizza except water, and then someone offers you a @CoorsLight. It tasted damn good... the beer and the pizza! (at Eat|See|Hear) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGzOYpslif/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(09/02/22)... Day 2 of this sweltering heat wave with temperatures over 100°, the start of the long Labor Day holiday weekend, and I'm finally cracking open a new tequila bottle and trying it out with the customary initial shot! Tonight's elixir is a slight variation of this #cocktail: Curaçao Margarita 1.50 oz. blanco/silver tequila 1.00 oz. orange curaçao 1.50 oz. lime juice Paired with homemade vegetarian tacos consisting of corn tortillas, shredded cheese, back beans, carrots, peas,, and picante sauce on this no-meat Friday. Drank and dined while watching the comedy "Me Time" starring Kevin Hart, Mark Wahlberg, Regina Hall and more on @Netflix. Continue to stay safe, get vaccinated or boostered, decide whether or not you want to wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @E.CuarentaTequila #BlancoTequila #Tequila @BrovoSpirits #OrangeCuraçao @Sadaf_Foods #LimeJuice #Bartending #Cocktails #Liquor #Liqueur #Mixology #MixedDrinks #Drinks #ShakenNotStirred #InstaDrinks (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDjmJquBJF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(09/01/22)... Let the start of September begin along with what is forecasted to be the hottest heat wave this year! Tonight's elixir is this beer from one of my favorite local breweries; check out the artwork: Paperback Brewing Co. "Strip Poker Massacre Double West Coast IPA" 9.0% ABV - Deep amber color, hoppy aroma, medium body, dry hoppy flavor, dry-hop finish, and creamy hoppy aftertaste. Paired with homemade mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, and canned vegetables (basically whatever I could find around the kitchen!). Drank and dined while watching the action comedy "Day Shift" starring Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, Snoop Dogg, and more streaming on @Netflix. Continue to stay safe, get vaccinated or boostered, decide whether or not you want to wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @Untappd @IndieBeer_ @LABrewers @PaperbackBrewing #CaliforniaBeer #IPA #CraftBeer #Beer #Cheers #BeersOfTheWorld #BeerPorn (at Silver Lake, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiAyZtnu5_D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(08/28/22)... A lazy Sunday that is desperately needed, and the team from Hawai'i won the Little Leage World Series beating Curaçao for the title! Tonight's elixir is this bottle of wine left by a friend: 2007 Castello Romitorio Brunello Di Montalcino Red Wine - a real cork, deep ruby red color, dark berries oaky aroma, medium body, bold dry dark berries jammy oaky flavor, drying finish, and dry bold dark cherries smokey aftertaste, and medium astringency. Paired with homemade Hawai'ian sweet bread muenster grilled cheese sandwich. Drank and dined while watching the comedy drama film "Together" starring James McAvoy, Sharon Horgan, and Samuel Logan streaming on @Hulu. Continue to stay safe, get vaccinated or boostered, decide whether or not you want to wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . #ItalianWine #Chianti #RedWine #Wine #Vin #Vino #Cheers #WineLover #WineTasting #InstaWine (at Silver Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1RC0IMcHm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(08/25/22) The "Apple Fritter Is Taking Over The World Tour" visits Norwalk, California across the street from city hall and the courthouse. This is a victorious treat! . . . @RainbowDonutsNorwalk #Norwalk #Donuts #AppleFritter #ItsWhatsForLunch #SweetEats #Gluttony #SoGoodButSoBad #DonutLover #AroundLosAngeles #ExploreLA #ThisWeekInLA #DiscoverLA #ExploreYourCity #FoodPic #FoodPorn (at Rainbow Donuts Norwalk) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChsaPiwPjRM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(08/22/22)... The start of another "work week" as this humidity continues although the temperature drops to a more comfortable level. Tonight's elixir is this bottle of wine purchased on a recent Northen California wine country getaway trip: The latest under $50-priced find directly from the winery on a recent getaway - 2021 St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery Sauvignon Blanc White Wine: a faux cork, mellow yellow color, sweet honeysuckle tropical aroma, light body, honey supple sweet tropical flavor, crisp finish, slight tart green apple papaya tropical aftertaste, and low astringency. Paired with homecooked baked mahi mahi on a bed of romaine lettuce, homegrown tomatoes, and a balsamic vinegar & olive oil dressing. Drank and dined while watching "Disney's A Wrinkle In Time" starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey and more, on blu-ray. Continue to stay safe, decide whether or not you want to wear a face covering, wash your hands, drink plenty of liquids, and be respectful of others! . . . @StClairBrownWineBeer #CaliforniaWine @NapaValley #NapaValley #SauvignonBlanc #WhiteWine #Wine #Vin #Vino #Cheers #WineLover #WineTasting #InstaWine (at Silver Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chl3IfLOprQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=