tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193502271201475702012-01-29T14:31:41.065-08:00join us on our wild adventure we call life. pure life!g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.comBlogger1261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-39725224272425549392010-07-26T20:19:00.000-07:002010-07-26T20:21:16.225-07:00

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...but we didn't take enough pictures.

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g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-26025812028769699992010-03-06T07:46:00.000-08:002010-03-06T13:42:22.386-08:00

Sure, there's a new kid in the house, but let's not forget who's really running the show.If Sophie's hungry, she gets her own food.She loves sitting in boxes.And wearing cute hats.Really loves sitting in boxes.And wearing cute hats.Even if they aren't really hats.She figured out how to use the stool to reach things that we don't want her to reach.This is the last photo of Sophie with a pacifier.

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We made it to two months, and, as you can see, Lucinda looks more like a real little person every day. She is a happy, mellow baby who loves her big sister, crying, eating, sleeping, and not a lot else. We knew she was advanced, and we were right: According to the doctor, Lula is at a "4 month old smiling level".

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-32830961181757401192010-01-12T11:09:00.000-08:002010-01-12T11:13:54.522-08:00

I also got the Big Star box set. But this was better.

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We are so excited to announce that on Friday, December 25th, 2009 at 9:33am, Santa Claus brought us one heck of a stocking stuffer: Lucinda Mae Seifert weighed 7lbs., 8.5 oz., (or 3lbs, 72.4 oz) and was 19.5 inches long. She loves mamas milk, long naps, crying, and burping. Sophie is excited to have a little sister, and by "excited" we mean totally confused. In no time, we are sure they will

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-75477953828257444202009-11-01T16:14:00.000-08:002009-11-01T16:29:57.949-08:00

This was Sophie's second Halloween, but most likely the first one she really enjoyed.Sophie's friend Henry. Sophie was very excited to meet Elmo.Mommy pushes Sophie on Halloween night.Sophie's first official Trick or Treat!She doesn't realize that some of these things are supposed to be scary.

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Not too long ago, we went to the Atwater Village Street Fair. There was a lot to look at.Like a couple of drunk people crashing a Brazilian Dance demonstration.Is "1%" his blood-alcohol level?I made lots of new friends.Almost everybody seemed happy to be there.There was also a more intimate dance demonstration.It wasn't all dancing and sad people in balloon hats, there was also lots of music. A

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g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-69841917628538157752009-07-11T09:44:00.000-07:002009-07-11T09:48:01.775-07:00

Usually commercials involving computer graphics and babies are kind of creepy, but this one is awesome.

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Sophie went to a pool party yesterday, and she was in serious model mode.

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-1021735384220266112009-07-05T20:16:00.000-07:002009-07-05T20:19:20.437-07:00

She really likes it.

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-6456913726729501862009-06-18T17:36:00.000-07:002009-06-18T20:44:07.782-07:00

We just went on our first camping trip as a family of three. We had to borrow my Uncle John's mini-van to fit all the junk my mom and dad wanted to take.They bought this portable high-chair just for the trip. I love sitting right at the table.This is the beach, fifty feet from where we were sleeping.We hung out on the beach a lot.I couldn't get enough.This was our tent.My parents were worried

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-31103294748217829992009-06-11T10:07:00.000-07:002009-06-11T10:22:32.314-07:00

You're probably thinking "that's the coolest shirt I've ever seen". Well, the customers at Amazon really, really, really like it.

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-71373294359095837632009-06-08T09:38:00.000-07:002009-06-08T09:49:23.813-07:00

On Saturday, I went to my first swimming lesson. We aren't actually enrolled in the class, so we had to pretend that we were supposed to be there.When the instructors took roll, my mom said that she "was a guest". It worked!Suckers.

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g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-4700250917020523082009-05-06T14:52:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:34:31.724-07:00

Daisy's favorite past time (besides licking and jumping on people) is sitting by the front window, watching the world pass by. And since Sophie's favorite past time is watching daisy, well they pretty much end up in front of the window together at some point during the day. These were taken yesterday morning after the they finished breakfast.Sophie likes to "pet" Daisy. What that really means

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-82514300712988864732009-04-17T08:29:00.000-07:002009-04-17T13:41:56.507-07:00

earlier this week our family took a drive to the carlsbad flower fields. the gorgeous spring flowers are in 100% bloom. it was fun to spend a couple hours leisurely walking the grounds.the carlsbad climate is perfect for growing the ranunculus flower, and the garden is still the only ranunculus grower in the world that allows visitors to walk the fields to experience the flowers up-close.sophie

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The last couple of months have been full of firsts. I had my first solid foods.I can even feed myself. It's not that hard.I met my first cat.And I met this bigger cat at my first hockey game.I went to my first Passover dinner.I helped my mom sell hair clippies at the Silverlake Farmer's market.I read my first book. Well, to be truthful, I just look at the pictures.

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g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-38362975922616788062009-03-07T21:32:00.000-08:002009-03-07T22:16:38.785-08:00

cherry blossoms, or sakura trees as they are called in japan are about to bloom. i LOVE these trees. my neighbor has two in her front yard and i often find myself gazing at them for long periods of time. not only are they absolutely stunning, i find their symbolism to be intriguing. in china, cherry blossoms symbolize feminine beauty, strength, and feminine principle. the japanese believe that

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-22911725039928289962009-02-13T09:20:00.000-08:002009-02-13T09:23:06.668-08:00

Sophie turned 6 months old yesterday! Happy half birthday, Miss Sophie!

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If you have a chance, get to the Vanity Fair Portrait exhibit at LACMA. It runs through March 1st. In fact, you can catch the exhibit for FREE this MLK Monday through Target Free Holiday Monday program. Me, Sophie, and Phoebe caught it on Tuesday and it was great. Good to see you, Phebs!

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-23790548396137020552009-01-09T17:21:00.000-08:002009-01-09T21:42:32.945-08:00

the other day mommy took me to downtown los angeles for their monthly artwalk. it was my first time in an art gallery. well, not exactly. once when i was about 6 weeks old my parents took me to black maria gallery but i was really cranky and we left like, 5 minutes after arriving. so for all intents and purposes, it was my first experience with art. here's mommy and me walking down the street.

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Something i read today from my favorite inspirational website The Daily Groove by Scott Noelle: "Today's "groove" is a simple message from me to you, and it's completely UNoriginal!... "Happy New Year!" Three words you've probably recited a few times this week, but have you considered how powerful they are?Every time you invoke the thought of a happy new year, you're setting an intention to

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In honor of Morton's 30th Birthday the famous Steakhouse will be offering FREEEEEEE (yes, you read right) Mini Prime Cheeseburgers THIS Sunday, December 21st at the Burbank location. They'll be serving them up at the bar from 5-6pm. Apparently these are the cheeseburgers that started it all. And judging by the picture above, I believe it. See you Sunday!

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My parents have been too busy to post lately so I thought I'd give this blogging thing a shot. Here are some highlights of my life in the past month or so.Me and mommy celebrating Hope and Change.Bath time!I hope these naked pictures of me on the internet don't come back to haunt me one day! My first time meeting Great Grandma Angie! I love you GG Angie!Will someone please tell my mom to stop

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marty feldman called. he wants his eyes back.

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g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-86481000844088507182008-11-03T08:20:00.000-08:002008-11-03T08:25:33.972-08:00

Here's a little taster of what everyone looked like on Halloween!

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KISS is offering these shirts on their website.But, before you get excited and think that KISS might actually be pro-bama... On their website, you can also purchase this almost identical shirt with a KISSified image of McCain.The band would never endorse anything political (though I can't imagine Gene is anything but a Republican). I doubt they even care if you vote. Certainly, they will never

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We've been really busy the last couple of weeks, so enjoy these photos from some guest photographers... (Heath's parents)

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It seems like the last couple weeks, Sophie spends most of her time smiling.However, she still manages to get in her share of goofy faces.I wonder where she gets it from...

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heath or gina?

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g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-16493913113431852292008-09-20T08:22:00.000-07:002008-09-20T08:50:57.950-07:00

Because you demanded it... more photos of Sophie. She will be 6 weeks old on Tuesday, and time is just flying by. Sophie is more alert every day. She makes some serious eye contact, and tries to smile a lot. (though it often comes off like more of a condescending smirk) We've introduced more activities into her routine. Now, instead of just eating, pooping and sleeping, she is also bathing,

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-59296842597270354892008-08-31T07:56:00.000-07:002008-08-31T08:16:02.896-07:00

Here are some newer photos of Sophie. She spends most of her time sleeping, nursing, pooping, crying and looking adorable. The last few days she's become much more alert, and has added "making eye-contact" to her list of hobbies. Here she's wondering who the cute girl in the mirror is.We've learned that there are several stages of sleep. Deep sleep: Really deep sleep. Really, really deep

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-47237893907648242322008-08-13T16:01:00.000-07:002008-08-13T16:40:28.511-07:00

We are so excited to announce that yesterday, Tuesday, August 12th 2008 at 4:53 pm, Sophie Claire Seifert was born! She weighed 8lbs 4.4 oz, and was 19 inches long. According to the doctors, she is "perfect." Sure, they were only talking about her body temperature, but we think that complete and total perfection were implied. Sophie has crazy black hair, her mother's lips, and daddy's "mellow"

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-89296399099798610942008-08-09T09:29:00.000-07:002008-08-09T09:52:23.466-07:00

Whenever I watch one of those show like Dateline or 48 hours, I always notice how they have to sum up the murder victims entire lives in one or two sentences. Some poor gal, who was probably very three dimensional always becomes something like "a single mom with a passion for collecting garden gnomes." It makes me think how I would be described on television if something horrible ever happened

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-28989819854924089622008-08-01T11:43:00.001-07:002008-08-01T11:48:25.829-07:00

Daisy turned 1 year old on July 30th. I took her to Petco and she picked out some doggy toys. We went for a nice hike, and she got to chew on a new bone. All in all, I think it was a good day for her! Happy Birthday, Doodle-Daisy!

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-82805249527926749512008-07-23T11:12:00.000-07:002008-07-23T11:22:10.190-07:00

less than 4 weeks to go...

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Me and Gina recently put together a "Family Disaster Plan". As you probably know, havng canned food on hand is an important part of emergency preparedness. Thankfully, this company has just introduced a line of canned bacon! Maybe we'll buy a case of it.Instructions: 1. Open Can. 2. Remove bacon. 3. Unfold wrapping.4. Say "Whoa that actually looks really good for canned bacon."For sale - for real

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-66078835386565179432008-07-10T14:08:00.000-07:002008-07-11T09:58:34.409-07:00

Anyone remember Yaz? The synthop band from Britain? Well I sure do. Me and a few friends went to their concert Tuesday night at the Orpheum. It was a total flashback to the 80's....I just kept remembering those summer nights dancing under the stars at Studio K with my bangs spiked high, wearing pointy black boots, with my red lipstick on.I remembered every song. If you saw a very pregnant lady

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-26306890783444148572008-07-10T11:23:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:01:49.503-07:00

For those of you that don't know, Heath is a collector of ALL things. I kid you not. From CD's, records, DVD's, magazines, and books, to shot glasses, hockey pucks, ticket stubs, and KISS memorabilia....the list can go on and on. TRUST ME.One thing he collects that cracks me up are pennies. Not just regular old pennies, but those novelty pennies you get at say, Disneyland. The ones where you put

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-74431172286537361412008-06-30T20:20:00.000-07:002008-06-30T20:26:33.994-07:00

Does it taste like bacon? Or is it floss especially designed to remove bacon bits from your teeth? Either way, I'm intrigued.

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Fun, new venture Carin and I are working on.... More to come...

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We found this on a wall during a recent walk. 5 words. 0 spelled right.

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Allow me to introduce what real drag queen goodness is all about. Below are some pics of of a recent Chico's Angels show. If you haven't heard of this troupe, here's a snippet from their MySpace page:"Three sexy Latina detectives who failed the Police Academy in Cha-Cha heels. They got weapons! They got glamour! They got attitude! Join Kay Sedia, Chita Parol and Frieda Laye on their action packed

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I try not to write anything here the same day that I write on LAist, but I just couldn't sit back and not spread the word that today is "Free Cone Day" at Ben & Jerry's. For my LAist post, I also made fun of hippies and Dave Matthews. You can read it here.

g and hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605828900358685947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419350227120147570.post-25977872822383632732008-04-28T10:23:00.000-07:002008-04-28T10:42:29.396-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, there was a memorial service for beloved Sunset Junction mainstay, Bingo. If you’ve ever been on Sunset between Sanborn and Hyperion, you’ve surely enjoyed the super wiener-dog of all time strutting his stuff; greeting shoppers and friends at Pull My Daisy – the store belonging to his supercool owner, Sarah, or satisfying his legendary love of bacon just outside Eatwell.If

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Monkey'>http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=31191780">Monkey Riding Mini Bikehttp://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf" flashvars="m=31191780&v=2&type=video" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="430" height="346">

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Last weekend, we headed downtown for the Annual Bleesing of the Animals. Even though Daisy is generally well-behaved, we figured it couldn't hurt to have her blessed.There was a huge, huge line of people waiting with their pets. Some of them put visors and sunglasses on their dogs and pushed them around in a wheelchair. There were snakes...Turtles...Even Easter Bunnies.Instead of getting in

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One of the nice things about the WGA strike was that me and Gina were able to spend more time with each other. Consequently (or maybe not) we are going to have a baby! It's going to be a girl, and her name is going to be Sophie. She's due August 18th. We have a lot to learn between now and then. Thankfully, our friend Brian sent us these tips...Hmmm... A crate worked great for

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Last week was our 2nd Wedding anniversary. We celebrated by driving up to the snow. Heading up the Angeles Crest Highway, it took us about a half hour for us to feel like we were in a Winter Wonderland. One of the things we love about LA is how many awesome places you can get to in less than an hour. We took an awesome hike. Daisy loved the snow.Actually, I'm not sure Daisy even realized she

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Enjoy these photos from a British newspaper. Little man. Big heart. Bad clothes.

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This months Vanity Fair features photos recreating scenes from classic Hitchcock movies using contemporary actors and actresses. Here's what Dial 'M' For Murder might look like if Charlize Theron starred in it.Here is Scarlett Johansen and Javier Bardem in Rear Window. It's not as taboo as remaking Rear Window with Chrostopher Reeves, but it still seems like a bad idea.Putting Renee Zellweger and

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It's hard to tell, because our puppy is too dark to photograph, but Daisy got a haircut this week. We had her trimmed way down, and left her with a Mohawk (or faux-hawk) on top. The groomer was ecstatic to give Daisy a punk 'do, and did a great job. We never realized how skinny Daisy was until we saw her all-clean-shaven. Maybe we don't feed her enough. The bow in her hair has disappeared,

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Our favorite LA blog, LAist is having a Super Tuesday party...and we're all invited!The party takes place at Seven Grand in Downtown LA. Here's the deal: the first 75 people to arrive with their "I Voted" sticker will get a free drink! LAist says, "All of the TVs will be showing election returns, so come out and join other hip politically conscious Angeleno's to cheer on your politcal candidate,

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This weekend we finally found some time and headed down to Geffen Contemporary Museum at MOCA for the Murakami exhibit. We got there around 4:00pm and found the line snaked around the building. I don't know if everyone decided to venture out after being held prisoner from the dreary Los Angeles rain, or if people were inspired to catch the exhibit because it's closing next weekend. Regardless, I

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On New Years Day, we went to a fun gathering at a friends house. In one of the rooms, they had an unfinished puzzle laid out for their party guests to help with. We liked the idea of doing a puzzle, and the host graciously lent us one on our way out. Last night, after only three and a half weeks, we finally finished it! (Or I should say, Gina finally finished it.)We were semi-disappointed when we

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Seriously. How gross does this look? I sincerely doubt that this is "La Combinacion Perfecta". More like "La Combinacion Disgustinga".

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So I'm thinking I might try my hand at the whole marathon experience again and go for the Los Angeles Marathon. Well, not really the whole marathon. I'll either walk/run the half marathon or run a 10k or something. They even have a bike tour starting before the actual race begins. How often can you bike 26 miles through the streets of Los Angeles without worrying about a truck sideswiping you?

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The craziest fuckin' house we've ever seen. We were driving down a major street in Phoenix, when we saw signs advertising "Santa's House - Free Tours". The lights were so bright, we could see them from a block away, even though the house was around the corner.Room after room had been severely redecorated for the holidays. We were greeted at the front door by the guy who owned the house. I'm

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I haven't blogged in a while because I've been preoccupied with the writer's strike. (As a writer on strike, that seems reasonable). If you're interested at all, I implore you to check out LAist, for whom I've been filing a report "from the front line" nearly every day.In the meantime, here are some firsthand photos:

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This morning, Gina got up at 6am and ran a half-marathon in Long Beach! That's 13.1 miles! Not only did Gina acheive the amazing acomplishment of completing the race. She also raised over $2,500 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Thank you friends!Gina's been training for several months with a group called Team in Training. They abbreviate their organizations' name as T.N.T. But we all know

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Right before taking her home:The drive home:On her wee-wee pad. Pee already!!Relaxing on the hammock: I'm thirsty!Her favorite toy:Her 2nd favorite toy!

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For those of you that have known me for a while know that I respond to the name Verdugo. You see, my last name is Vadurro. Since getting married it's Vadurro-Seifert. But for over 35 years I was Gina Vadurro, and a few select friends chose to call me Verdugo.Fascinating piece of information, I know.Anyway, you can imagine my excitement when I read that a new watering hole has opened up in Glassel

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One of the best conversations I've ever overheard:(To be read with a Latino accent)Teenage Boy at mall sits at the food court and sees a Teenage Girl walk by.Teenage Boy: "Hi"Teenage Girl: "Hi"Teenage Boy: "Come Here."Teenage Girl: "I'm sure. For I don't even know you. "Teenage Boy: "Come here. For I can know you. "Teenage Girl walks up to Teenage Boy and continues to talk with him. Now that's

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WTF??!! is all I can say. And I mean that in the best way possible. Yes People, Point Break LIVE! is a stage adaptation of one of the best worst movies ever.Point Break...LIVE??! Whoa.My friend Libby, who's is working on this project says this, "Point Break LIVE! is the absurdist stage adaptation of the 1992 Keanu Reeves/Patrick Swayze extreme-sports blockbuster. This action play offers a true

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What's better than going out for drinks with friends?Going out for FREE drinks with friends. We have a new favorite website. It's la.myopenbar.com, and you should visit it often for a list of cool events going on around LA! (or SF or NY) On any given day, you might find out about an art opening with free food and drink, or you might hear about a cool DJ set at a bar offering free champagne and

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NocTOURnal LA is an event in Downtown Los Angeles meant to encourage people to walk the streets at night while checking out some very cool LA sites. We headed down there with a bunch of friends and painted the town...RAD!Yes, I said "Rad".The night started off with a band performing at The Grand Avenue outdoor stage. About 400 people showed up and danced to salsa music under the stars. Next we

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We decided to give up our carefree, wild days to start a family. Well, sort of. In just two short weeks we'll welcome Daisy into our life. She's the cutie on the right. Daisy and her eleven (yes, eleven!) litter mates are half Labradoodle and half Labrador.Heath's been reading The Art of Raising a Puppy while I've been watching just about every episode of The Dog Whisperer during my waking

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I know... Heath and I are terrible bloggers. We've neglected our one and only loyal follower (Hi, Phebs!) and pushed our blogging duties to the wayside.We should be called Blah-gers.In an effort to make nice, we've decided to commit to blogging more often. And I'm going to start by blogging every day for an entire week. That may not seem like a big commitment to some of you, but to us it's a huge

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Last week we saw Wilco at the Greek theater. It was a hot day, which made it a beautiful night. There was an almost full moon, and the sound at the Greek was much better than usual. You could hear everything really well. The band sounded super-tight and confident as they ran through a set that relied heavily on the new record, Sky Blue Sky, and on the excellent Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.This is

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Last Wednesday night at the Hammer Museum, Filter magazine hosted a DVD release party for David Lynch's "Inland Empire".Besides a screening of the film, the event promised a special musical perfomance by the director, a post-screening Q&A, free David Lynch coffee and Dewars and RedBull, silkscreened T-shirts created for us on the spot, DJ's, and more surprises. The first surprise was that the

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For you immature people:

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The next day, we decided to drive to the Volcanoes National Park. It's almost exactly on the opposite side of the island, and we were told that there were two ways to get there. We decided to take the slightly longer, but more scenic, route so that we could see more of the island.It was a good decision, because we were able to take a short hike and see more waterfalls. And more waterfalls. And

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From Kauai we traveled on to The Big Island. Even though we managed to get direct flights from LA to Kauai, and from Kona to LA, our flight from Kauai to Kona had a layover in Honolulu. We checked into our hotel just in time to see the sunset. This is the view from our room!The next morning we drove along the coast. This beach was just south of where we were staying. We stopped to take in the

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A few weeks ago, we went to Hawaii for some much needed rest and relaxation. All in all, we spent 8 nights - 4 on the Big Island, and 4 in Kauai, visiting my parents.When I think of Paradise, the image that is conjured up in my head is pretty much exactly Kauai. We could have easily stayed another two weeks without missing home. For all the relaxing we planned on doing, we barely had enough time

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I don't exercise much these days, but when I do, I enjoy listening to my iPod. I like setting it on "shuffle" and seeing which of my 5,886 songs comes on next. When I'm especially bored, I try to think of reasons why one song is linked to the next. Sort of like playing a rock and roll Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.Last night, I wasn't actually planning on working out. I was merely taking a short

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Wednesday night we saw Roger Waters at the Hollywood Bowl. The sold out concert was packed with middle aged overweight white people. As we were making our way up Highland, we saw a guy playing Pink Floyd songs on his guitar for handouts. As we passed him, sombody ran up and threw him the coolest tip ever... a ticket for that night's show!As I expected, besides sounding great, the show was very

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Last night we went to the Egyptian for a screening of Guy Maddin's new film "Brand on the Brain!". Billed as a "live cinematic spectacular", I can only attest that it was a truly inspiring theatrical experience - A black and white silent film accompanied by a live 11 piece orchestra, live foley artists, a Castrato, and a live "celebrity" narrator. Previous showings in other cities featured

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I'm finally emerging from inside the black hole that is television production, and I am once again ready to eat, drink, and be merry. One of my favorite places to participate in the aforementioned activites is The Smoke House in Burbank.The refined, old-school hangout has been a Hollywood favorite since they opened in 1946. Their Sunday Brunch is classic.Me and Gina made plans a long time ago to

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I'm pretty sure Crate and Barrel doesn't sell glasses this big.

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These cards are too funny not to share. My cousin e-mailed the link to me the other day and I laughed out loud while reading them. Someecards are for "when you care enough to hit send". Here are some examples for your viewing pleasure: Here's one for a new arrival:How about congratulations for the happy couple:Cheers to the college graduate!Happy Birthday to your favorite friend! Dirty little

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It was disturbing watching our beautiful, breathtaking park that has given so much to the people of Los Angeles go up in a giant ball of flames. These pictures, courtesy of Atwater Village Newbie's blog shows us just how close the fire was to becoming completely out of control. Thanks to the LA Fire Fighters who worked round the clock, endangering their lives to ensure ours.You can view more of

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Any occasion with the Vadurro's, large or small, turns into a feast. I always say that hanging out with her family is like being in an Olive Garden commercial, except with great food. (not awful, awful food). The very first time I met Gina's mom, Mary, she appeared like a vision - emerging from the smoke-filled kitchen; In her arms, an enormous bowl overflowing with giant veal meatballs. Here

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So, we've been hearing about this new bar downtown called Seven Grand. (It's at the corner of 7th and Grand - get it?) It's run by the same people who run Golden Gopher and The Broadway Bar - two of our favorite downtown haunts. Last Saturday, after the roller derby, we finally had the chance to check it out.I was happy to discover that Seven Grand boasts a special menu featuring 125 whiskeys,

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While most of you are guzzling margaritas and belting out bad versions of La Bamba on Cinco De Mayo, Heath and I are going to participate in a race that will take us on a wild goose chase around Los Angeles.I'm a HUGE fan of Amazing Race, the TV show where twelve teams of two race around the world performing all kinds of crazy challenges for a chance to win a million bucks. Well, Race LA is a

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That's how my friend Brian described these pictures. These are pictures of fast food items: Advertisements vs. Reality.According to fellow blogster extraordinaire, The West Virgina Surf Report states that, "Each item was purchased, taken home, and photographed immediately. Nothing was tampered with, run over by a car, or anything of the sort. It is an accurate representation in every case. Shiny,

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Despite not watching American Idol this season I feel like I'm completely caught up with all the hubbub... With full recognition going out to the cheesy tabloid sites I find myself clicking to.Note to self...must stop clicking!My obsession at the moment is Sanjaya Malakar and his never ending hair-dont's. I hear he has "terrible stage presence" and he "sings like a girl" but this vocally

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