Happy New Year from the Frolic Room in Hollywood, California ... no, I'm not there. Throughout my life I have steadfastly avoided being anywhere but home on New Year's Eve, the technical term for this behavior being "stick-in-the-mud," but I prefer to think of it as self-preservation. There are a lot of crazy-ass people out... Continue Reading →
I wish everyone who follows this blog—and those who just stumble across it—a very Merry Christmas and the very best in 2022. It can only get better, right? Here's my 2021 Christmas card. Follow me on Instagram @gg92118 for all my latest photos!
Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for ... Part 4 of my epic journey through all the Christmas cards I created from 1977 through 2021. (Actually, to see 2021's card, tune in tomorrow, Christmas Day!) 2000 was the last year of my hand-drawn cards. I don't remember if I did cards for 2001-2004,... Continue Reading →
I used to stay in that hotel in the center of the palm trees when I worked for that big pop culture convention. It's called the Hilton Bayfront San Diego, in a bit of Yoda-like language that seems a bit stilted and opposite ("Hotel name out of order, it is."). This shot was taken on... Continue Reading →
As I’ve grown older, I realize that Christmas is really a time for the young. My fondest memories of the holiday season go back to when I was a kid and the magic that surrounded that time of year. A lot of that magic was inspired by the Sears catalog, which my grandparents got each... Continue Reading →
Judging from the response I'm receiving comments-wise, nobody really gives a good rat's ass about this particular brand of navel-gazing on my part, but since I started down this road, I'm damn well sure I'm going to finish the journey and bring it home. So steel yourself for even more cards and yes ... there... Continue Reading →
I recently took a trip to Los Angeles and stayed in historic Pasadena, where I found this lovely neon sign. I had to go back and photograph it at night, and the palm tree behind it was nice enough to pose for me, too! Did you know that if you follow me on Instagram @gg92118... Continue Reading →
We're back with our second group of eight Christmas cards that I created. From 1977 through 2000, I did hand-drawn cards; since then it's been either photo cards (mainly around San Diego and in London) or photo books that documented my travels and/or favorite pics of the previous year. Let's dive in, shall we? (Click... Continue Reading →
Another shot from a night walk from late last year. This restaurant is near my apartment complex and its warm glow really complements the city of San Diego behind it, off across the Big Bay. I don't go out much at night, but when I do, I'm often rewarded with some great photos (if I... Continue Reading →
Long ago and far away ... It was way back in 1977—45 years ago!—that I started creating my own Christmas cards. For this year's festive holiday season (it is December, after all) I decided to dig them all out and share them on this here blog thingie (LUCKY YOU, dear reader!). While I have all... Continue Reading →
December already? WTF?! Here's what I read in the fondly-remembered month of November. Gated Prey by Lee GoldbergThis is the latest (third) book in Goldberg’s Eve Ronin series and is definitely the weakest of the three. I think Ronin is a great character with lots of potential; she’s a dedicated cop trying to make it... Continue Reading →
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