It gets windy in the desert, and tonight it’s especially so. The National Weather Service issued a strong wind advisory for the Antelope Valley tonight. In the western portions of our little triangular slice of desert, places like Antelope Acres,… Continue Reading
I woke up this morning and the tip of my nose was sore and tender. I think this means that an adult pimple is erupting. Feels like I’m a little bit old to be getting pimples. But there it is… Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I made a post; that’s not been for lack of activity but rather because of a surplus of it. I have some time today so I will have a chance to write more. The big… Continue Reading
When you file a lawsuit, you need to serve the complaint on the defendant. Then, you need to file what’s called a “proof of service” with the court, to prove that you’ve served the defendant. The court will normally schedule… Continue Reading
This was news to me. I knew that there were more Democrats here in the Antelope Valley as a result of demographic and economic change here — mainly people moving up from Los Angeles to be able to afford houses.… Continue Reading
No trick-or-treaters came by the house tonight. The Wife and I did step out for about forty-five minutes to get some milk and bread at the grocery store (and almost got killed by a really foolish teenage driver, but that’s… Continue Reading
The chairmen of five county Republican committees have filed a lawsuit against five (generally heavily-Democratic) county registrars to prevent them from counting votes for Jerry Brown in his campaign for Attorney General. The theory is that Government Code ยง 12503… Continue Reading
I’m taking a short break from grading papers for my recently-concluded online classes and going through some bills that came in the mail today. I notice that my bill for my student loan is unusually low. So I scrutinize the… Continue Reading
For better or for worse, America has a two-party system. As one commentator pointed out recently, this is not likely to change for the foreseeable future. Assuming that the Democrats re-take control of Congress, about all we’re promised is a… Continue Reading
Sometimes, things happen that make me realize that I’ve a lot for which I should be grateful. I am grateful for my parents, who have provided unfailing and unflinching support for me in recent years, especially when times were hard.… Continue Reading