Funny Picture Friday: Kevin Returns

Hi everyone.

I was out of the office Wednesday and Thursday because my organization held a large (and very successful) charity golf tournament. However, I am back now, and for your Friday enjoyment, here is Funny Picture Friday!

(I hope it wasn't supposed to be "Glenda")

(If you see someone drowning, Lol!!)

(Psshhh, soccer...)

(Aww that's cute! The snake is cuddling with lunch!)

(When the need to cuddle arises, anyone will do.)

(I'm not OK with the source of that "Maple Syrup")

(He's very excited about his Doppler)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Tuesday's Charity: Para Los Niños

In their own words.....


"Over the last 30 years, Para Los Niños has served some of the most vulnerable children and families in Los Angele and San Bernardino Counties. Founded on the premise of providing opportunities for children living in the depths of poverty, Para Los Niños aims to close the achievement gap by supporting thousands of at-risk children and their families with integrated, responsive and innovative educational and social services that will propel them on paths to succeed in life.

 
In October 1979, the Los Angeles Times published an article that galvanized a community. It was the first of many to spotlight the plight of children and families living in the depths of despair in Los Angeles’ inner cities. It spoke of children living in Skid Row, locked in hotel rooms or left alone to wander dangerous neighborhood streets, while their parents worked to survive. At that time, little attention was paid to these forgotten children. Few services and safe havens existed for these young boys and girls. Ninety percent did not attend school. 

Within a year of the article appearing in the Los Angeles Times, social worker Tanya Tull founded Para Los Niños. In 1980, the organization came to life in a former false eyelash factory where at-risk children, eager for a chance to learn, were offered a safe and nurturing environment filled with exploration, hope and opportunity.
Today, Para Los Niños continues to respond to the ever-growing and ever-changing needs of Southern California’s most challenging communities. The organization’s proven approach helps to build stronger, more stable families and brighter futures for children. 

Today, Para Los Niños continues to respond to the ever-growing and ever-changing needs of Southern California’s most challenging communities. The organization’s proven approach helps to build stronger, more stable families and brighter futures for children."

More Info: http://www.paralosninos.org/pp/index.php
 

Monday Madness: Sports problems and my band

Well, not a lot of madness but plenty of unrequited sports anger.

First, USC loses to Stanford. Granted, Stanford is a far better team this year and was really supposed to destroy the Trojans according to most pundits. But the men of Troy hung tough and had the game won, until the Defense decided to stop playing and Stanford drove down the field to kick a last second Field Goal.

My anger subsided after I attended my Best Friend's 90's-themed birthday party that evening and the Kings beat Vancouver in a shootout (hockey).

As far as the party goes, I was dressed basically how I did in High School: Frosted tips, spiky hair, Red Quiksilver t-shirt, baggy corduroy pants and flip-flops. Quite a blast from the past. =)

On Sunday, I played in a softball game in the early afternoon (I went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and scored 3 times) and got home just in time to watch the Chargers lose to the Raiders. I really need to start rooting for new teams. Patriots? Maybe the Bengals. I like them anyways. Oh well.

As far as the Chargers go, there is no excuse. That coaching staff is terrible. Sure they are decent at the X's and O's, but there is an element of being able to pump your team up, and they just don't do that. The Chargers come out flat every road game, signs of a deep problem. Tom Cable (coach of the raiders) may be only a step-up from early cavemen intellectually, but he pumps his team up and has them ready to play, unlike Norv Turner, who probably has the Chargers doing a team tea-time before each game.

Anyways, enough anger. Thanks to a person who attended my cover band's last show, I have a video (not a great one) to show you all. It's our 48th song of the night (out of 50) and we're a bit tired, but I think it sounds decent.

The song is "Yellow Ledbetter" by Pearl Jam. Enjoy.

Funny Picture Friday:

Happy Friday everyone.

Some pictures to brighten the day a bit.

It may be too hot for Sesame Street, but I love Katy Perry's cleavage.

Literally dropping the kids off at the pool...

Big Smashing Pumpkins fan I take it...

"If interested, contact  Jenna Jamison..."

I wonder about this guy's intentions....

I realize this status update would be pretty awesome, but I wonder if this guy has a problem... 

Happy Friday!

Thirsty Thursday: Gin and Tonic

Gin and Tonic, the old standby.

For years, Gin and Tonic has been the Gin lover’s go-to drink. Clean and refreshing, the Gin and Tonic is a staple of bars and speakeasy’s.

Invented by the army of the British East India Company in the mid-1800’s, the Gin and is associated with the warmer summer months and climates. Tonic water was chosen because of its health benefits at the time.
Tonic water contains quinine, which was used to prevent malaria. Because the tonic water used to prevent malaria back then was terribly bitter and strong, soldiers added Gin to give it a better taste, as Gin was flavored with Juniper. Today’s Tonic water contains less quinine and is also less bitter as it is often sweetened when sold to bars or the general public.

Despite not offering the same health benefits as it did when conceived, the Gin and Tonic remains popular.

Ingredients:
2 Ounces Gin (I recommend Tanqueray)
Tonic to fill
Lime Wedge

Pour Gin over ice in a highball glass. Fill with tonic. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Wacky Wednesday

Happy Wednesday All.


Worst Tattoo Customer Ever:



It's the rage in all the clubs:



Well, it's true:



College Students have known this for years:

Study: Americans Get Majority Of Exercise While Drunk


Strangely enticing:



25 Years of not shutting the fuck up:



And of course, This Week in Unnecessary Censorship:


=)

Tuesday's Charity: People Assisting the Homeless

Back to our regular blogging schedule:

Today’s charity is called PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) and is an incredible and successful non-profit here in Los Angeles. In their own words:

It started off with a letter. A simple invitation to the West Los Angeles community printed on Westwood Presbyterian Church stationery, asking people to get together to discuss the growing problem of homelessness. There were no grandiose visions of a large social service agency, no thoughts of developing a model for services, not even the dream of ending homelessness. This group of conscientious and compassionate individuals just wanted to help the homeless people they saw in their neighborhoods.

“We realized that something had to be done because so many people were 'falling through the cracks,’” said Claire West Orr, the founder of PATH, and the wife of Rev. Charles Orr, pastor of Westwood Presbyterian Church. “From the very beginning we made two decisions--that people would truly be able to help themselves if we offered ‘A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out,” and we committed to being multi-denominational and community-based.”

And so, in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) started with humble beginnings in a basement of a local Westwood church. The Westwood United Methodist Church donated a small office space, and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church hosted PATH’s emergency food and clothing program.

In 2004, PATH reached its twentieth year of existence. From a small program operating out of a church basement, PATH has now become a large regional agency serving over 1,800 people each month. The agency has developed a model of integrated services that communities from all over the state, the nation, and even internationally have looked to for replication.

“PATH’s colorful, eye-catching center, designed by renowned architect Jeffrey Kalban, is a great symbol of its transformation,” states Allan Kingston, CEO of Century Housing Corporation, and a trend-setting leader among L.A.’s non-profits. “The move from its old offices into the new PATH Regional Homeless Center was a metamorphosis from a small agency into a new, largest-in-the-state, active center that meets the needs of even more homeless individuals and families than ever with a comprehensive array of services. It's a great model for the community—and for the nation!”

States Joel John Roberts, “Imagine if more letters like the ones sent out by Claire West Orr over 20 years ago could be sent out to our community, encouraging people to gather together to address the societal issues that challenge this decade. Think of what we could accomplish.”

Funny Picture Friday: MIA

Sorry everyone!

At work, this week has been us moving to our new location, so there has been little-to-no internet and even less time to write.

Next week should be a return to normal.

I present something to make everyone's day a little bit better:

(Must be the City of Bell)

(Bad gift for your kids)

(That does seem to be their natural habitat)

(She LOVES the president apparently)

(I didn't realizer this was illegal now)

(Hey now, just because she's ass-ugly...)

(Of course she was...)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Monday Madness: Dexter, Weather, Weekend

Happy Monday everybody.

For me, as well as anyone else in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, it's been a difficult weekend this week provides little relief. I'm referring, of course, to the weather.

Yes, it's Fall, which for some reason suddenly brought about 100+ degree weather. Literally. It's going to reach 101 at the fucking beach today! Stupid global warming or whatever is responsible for this.When this time of year rolls around, I want weather in 60's and 70's, not sweltering heat.

Anyways, aside from thanking Jesus/Allah/Buddha all weekend for Central Air, I relaxed, which I know is the cliche way of saying I was lazy and did jack-shit all weekend, but seriously, I did relax. I've been incredibly busy the past few weeks and have had little time to do little, so it was nice to just watch football, play PS3 and veg out (in-between trips to the gym of course).

This weekend also brought about the return of an obsession:

Dexter!!

This is easily one of my favorite shows ever (next to Three's Company, Saved by the Bell and The Simpsons), and the premier episode of season 5 last night absolutely did not disappoint. Last season ended on an extremely down note, and that mood picked up right where it left off. It was incredibly sad to see the mood of every character just devastated, while Dexter is trying to deal with showing his feelings, something he has never been able to do, being almost robotic most of the time. I can already tell that this is going to be a great season. Sunday nights just got even better.

Have a great day and try to stay cool!

Funny Picture Friday

Yeah, I changed it, big whoop want to fight about it?

And now a collection of funny pictures:

(Well, that's one way of putting the fire out...)

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 (Duh!)

(Oh no! Not again!)

(Coincidence? I think not)

(I like the deal, but it leaves Chicago thin at the Fish position)

(Radiohead singer Thom Yorke got a cat!)

Happy Friday!