For the Heck of It
May
31
www.Cost2Drive.com
Posted In: For Buyers, For the Heck of It
www.Cost2Drive.com is a website that allows users who are particularly worried (or just curious) about gas prices and what it will cost them to get from point A to point B. The site asks users where they are going and what car they drive, and calculates how much it will cost to get there, how long it will take, and [...]
May
23
Doof-a-Palooza
Doof-a-What?? Doof-a-Palooza, food spelled backwards, is why we live in such a cool place. Doof-a-Palooza is why kids who grow up here never want to leave. It’s probably why I won’t leave. DooF-a-Palooza, the crazy, food-backwards, table-to-source, food educational experience for kids and adults of all ages took place at Jack London Square yesterday. It included contests, games, entertainment and [...]
May
13
Friday Fun Day: Hangar One Vodka – One Love
Those of you who know me know that I love my Hangar One. Here is a recent recipe featuring the ever-so-luscious Pear Vodka. Good thing I have a whole bottle of this! How to make a “One Love”: 2 oz Pear Hangar One Vodka 1 oz Organic Apple Juice 0.25 oz Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar 0.25 oz Amaretto Shake Pour [...]
Apr
04
50% off Exterior Power Washing for Your House
Posted In: Community, For the Heck of It
Well shoot! I missed last Friday’s LivingSocial deal of the day: $120 for exterior house washing, that is 50% off! To be sure that you don’t miss out on future deals, subscribe to their deal of the day. I did! By the way, this is the image from the LivingSocial Deal of the Day that always shows up when I [...]
Aug
10
Cell Phone Numbers Went Public June 2010!
Posted In: For the Heck of It
Cell Phone Numbers Went Public June 2010! I just received my first telemarketer call on my cell phone. Uh uh, no thank you. I immediately registered my number. REMINDER…… all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. …. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the [...]
Mar
26
Mr. Mopps, Beloved Berkeley Toy Store, Is Closing
This morning a friend gave me some disturbing news: after 40 years of community support and business, Mr. Mopps, the beloved community toy store, is closing. I have dear memories of going into Mr. Mopps. The staff there was always so friendly. I specifically remember this one time when I went in with a 2 year old little boy, looking for a lunchbox for [...]
Mar
12
Daylight Savings Time Means Time to Bounce Forward
Posted In: For the Heck of It, Good ol' Fashion Humor
Ok, if Realtors are good for something, it is for constantly reminding you that Daylight Savings has either arrived or left the building. Ok, well, at least I am. See, it all stems back to when I was in high school and working at Target (or Tar-jhay, as my daughter says) in Granada Hills. I showed up one morning EARLY [...]
Feb
25
American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi lists Hollywood Hills home
Posted In: For the Heck of It
American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi lists Hollywood Hills home at $1,649,000. Looks to be listed by Coldwell Banker. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.trulia.com/property/1064008-2324-El-Contento-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90068
Jan
25
New Signals Coming to Carlson @ I-80 Freeway in Richmond!
That is right! There are new signals FINALLY coming to the I-80 / Carlson on and off ramps. If you have ever driven down Carlson to head towards the freeway, you know why this is a good thing. At any given moment, someone coming off of the 80 east side will come to a rolling stop, try to jut out [...]