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Tag Archives: split pea soup
I Walked Around Pico-Robertson In Jeans Friday Night
Friday was my graduation day. I had a friend in from the Bay Area. I had my psycho-therapy. And I did not have much spare time. So when my buddy came over at 5pm, I was still in my jeans. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged graduation day, jewish law, orthodox jews, psycho therapy, shabbos candles, split pea soup
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That Great Smell In The Bathroom
At yoga this morning, I ran into author Tony Rafael (The Mexican Mafia). He’s working on a new book about the Mexican drug cartels and their cooperation with the Mexican Mafia (American born Hispanics who control gang activity in Los … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Yoga
Tagged crone, gang activity, hispanic descent, mexican drug cartels, Mexican Mafia, split pea soup
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I Wanna Sing
I wanna dance. I haven’t felt this good in 20 years, not even when I was regularly —– this —- star. Last night I had dinner with a beautiful African girl. Today I had my Alexander Technique lesson. I’m letting … Continue reading
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Tagged african girl, Alexander Technique, forgetting sarah marshall, jack kerouac, split pea soup, yellow fever
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Split Pea Soup Makes Me Very Happy
I am serious. I eat a hot bowl of split pea soup and I always feel happy. There’s no other food that so consistently makes me feel good.
The Best Insurance Bargain
When I first bought car insurance (it was in the summer of 1985), my State Farm agent Bernie recommended I get towing insurance. It cost about $15 a year. With towing insurance, I get 100% of my towing expenses reimbursed. … Continue reading
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Tagged best insurance, Google, hotplate, pre diabetes, split pea soup, starch
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All I Need Is A Little Attention
I came home this afternoon feeling down. So down I made a video elucidating all the reasons I hate myself. But now I feel like a million bucks. Why? Because I’m about to eat split pea soup and I got … Continue reading
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Tagged chat room, million bucks, split pea soup
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