Sharon and I hosted a living room set for the Andrew Heringer Band. We ended up with just about 40 people. The music was great. It was a very nice evening.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
2009 Andrew Heringer Band Living Room Set
Sharon and I hosted a living room set for the Andrew Heringer Band. We ended up with just about 40 people. The music was great. It was a very nice evening.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Smallest King's Crowd in 21 Seasons
Kings will tap loan pool from NBA - Sacramento Bee
The announced attendance of 10,439 [for Wednesday's game between the Kings and Bobcats] at Arco Arena was the smallest ever in their 21 seasons in the building.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
California Historical Landmark #1002-1
California State Historical Landmark #1002-1
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This landmark is located on the Northwest corner of San Pablo Boulevard and Church Lane, San Pablo, California. There are 14 other California State Historical Landmarks in Contra Costa County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 37° 59.517 W 122° 21.376.
You can log your visit to this landmark at waymark.com.
Point Pinole is the last site of the Giant Powder Company, the first company in America to produce dynamite. Following devastating explosions at their san Francisco and Berkeley sites, the business moved to this isolated location in 1892. Incorporating the established Croatian community of Sobrente, the company town of Giant quickly grew into one of the North Bay's industrial centers. Explosives were produced here until 1960 and were essential to mining, dam and other construction projects throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
2009 Kings versus Bobcats
With Sharon traveling for work, Jack and I went to the Sacramento Kings versus Charlotte Bobcats NBA Basketball game. The Bobcats beat the Kings by a score of 98 to 91. The game was never really as close as the final score would suggest. The Bobcats won for the first time in franchise history at Arco after losing their previous four games.
Gerlad Wallace had 27 points for the Bobcats on 10 for 17 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free throw line. I have always enjoyed watching Wallace play. For much of the game, I followed him rather than the ball. Wallace had an impressive one-handed, alley-oop dunk where he went airborne along the baseline to grab a pass from Raymond Felton.
Kevin Martin also had 27 points; he was 7 for 14 from the field and 10 for 12 from the charity stripe.
Coming out of trade deadline last week, the Kings have 7 new players! Natt played 11 different players tonight.
Gerlad Wallace had 27 points for the Bobcats on 10 for 17 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free throw line. I have always enjoyed watching Wallace play. For much of the game, I followed him rather than the ball. Wallace had an impressive one-handed, alley-oop dunk where he went airborne along the baseline to grab a pass from Raymond Felton.
Kevin Martin also had 27 points; he was 7 for 14 from the field and 10 for 12 from the charity stripe.
Coming out of trade deadline last week, the Kings have 7 new players! Natt played 11 different players tonight.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Today With Spring Here Finally
For the conference project for her sufi class ("reaching out to god: the history of sufi thought and practice"), Morgan is writing songs based on some poetry.
This one is a Coleman Barks "version" (called versions rather than translations because his versions are often not very close to the original) of a poem by Rumi (who lived in the 13th century). The Barks version is called "the whole place goes up," but Morgan calls it "today with spring here finally."
Kaila is singing the upper harmony part on the recording.
Depending on which browser you are running and which plugins you have, the embedded control may not show up. In that case, you can find the song here!
This one is a Coleman Barks "version" (called versions rather than translations because his versions are often not very close to the original) of a poem by Rumi (who lived in the 13th century). The Barks version is called "the whole place goes up," but Morgan calls it "today with spring here finally."
Kaila is singing the upper harmony part on the recording.
Depending on which browser you are running and which plugins you have, the embedded control may not show up. In that case, you can find the song here!
Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week - Brett Dennen - San Francisco
Talking to Drew on Monday night, he noted that he had seen Brett Dennen at Bumbershoot and was very impressed with his live performance.
The complete list of Starbucks iTunes picks of the week is here!
Brett Dennen - San Francisco
The complete list of Starbucks iTunes picks of the week is here!
Brett Dennen - San Francisco
Monday, February 23, 2009
Lexus RX400h Day 240
I took the Lexus RX400h in for the 15,000 mile service this morning. I am on a pace to drive 23,000 miles in the first year. I am averaging 24.8 mpg since I brought the car, down slightly from 25.1 after 3 months and 24.9 at 6 months. The EPA rating is 24 on the highway and 26 in the city.
It is an all wheel drive vehicle. When we tubing with the boy scouts, I was impressed with how sure footed it was in the icy parking lot.
One other note. After 15,000 miles, the brakes are worn only about 10%. Above 10 miles per hour, the RX400h uses the electric motors to brake.
It is an all wheel drive vehicle. When we tubing with the boy scouts, I was impressed with how sure footed it was in the icy parking lot.
One other note. After 15,000 miles, the brakes are worn only about 10%. Above 10 miles per hour, the RX400h uses the electric motors to brake.
NBA Power Rankings 2008-2009 Week 17
As of today, according to John Hollinger, the Kings currently have a 19.6% chance of getting the first pick in the draft lottery.
Chad Ford's 2009 Mock Draft generator is here! Can you say Blake Griffin or Ricky Rubio?
The Kings jumped two spots from last to 28th in Marc Stein's weekly power rankings of NBA teams, ahead of the Grizzlies and Clippers.
NBA Basketball Power Rankings - National Basketball Association - ESPN
Chad Ford's 2009 Mock Draft generator is here! Can you say Blake Griffin or Ricky Rubio?
The Kings jumped two spots from last to 28th in Marc Stein's weekly power rankings of NBA teams, ahead of the Grizzlies and Clippers.
NBA Basketball Power Rankings - National Basketball Association - ESPN
See? Told you that the Kings make you pay attention even when they're an 11- or 12-win outfit. And there's still lots to monitor here post-deadline, starting with Drew Gooden and whether they keep him or buy him out.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2009 LYB Minor Twins
For the 2009 Spring rec baseball season, Jack has been drafted by the Twins in the Minor Division of the Laguna Youth Baseball League. In one of those odd twists of fate, the Cunningham's and Sanborn's boys are also on the team. I figure that the odds of this happening randomly are about 1.6%. The coach does not appear to be anyone that any of us know. There are no players from Gunners on the team and only one player from last year's AAA Padres team [Denis].
Saturday, February 21, 2009
2009 SEAs Dinner and Auction
We stopped at the Clancys for a quick drink and some hors d'oeuvres. From there, we went to the Sanborns. While Jack stayed Tim and Tanguy, their foreign exchange student, the four of us went to the SEAs dinner and silent and live auctions at the St. Joseph's Parish Hall. This year's theme was the 10th anniversary of the school. They had large group pictures of all the kids at the school covering the walls.
This is one of the main fund raisers for Jack's school. It is the tenth year that they have had the auction and the seventh year that we have attended [2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008].
This is one of the main fund raisers for Jack's school. It is the tenth year that they have had the auction and the seventh year that we have attended [2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008].
Friday, February 20, 2009
5th Grade: Art Lesson F
This month's art lesson for Jack's class focused on understanding how the brain works. This appreciation can assist students in allowing their mind to do its best work whether the goal is creativity or accuracy in detail. The lesson examined three paintings, including: L’Infante Marguerite by Diego Velasquez; Pinkie By Thomas Lawrence, and; Blue Boy By Thomas Gainsborough.
As part of the lesson, students first made a drawing based on a verbal description (left brain) followed by a second drawing using techniques designed to access the right side of their brain.
As part of the lesson, students first made a drawing based on a verbal description (left brain) followed by a second drawing using techniques designed to access the right side of their brain.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Hang 'Em High
Running on the treadmill on Sunday and Monday, I watched Hang 'Em High as a HD rental on the AppleTV. Unlike the earlier Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns, it was filmed in hollywood and includes a cast of recognizable stars, including Dennis Hopper, Alan Hale, Jr. and Ed Begley.
Clint Eastwood Movies
Running on the treadmill, I have been working my way through Clint Eastwood Movies.
1992 - Unforgiven - 07/13/2008
1985 - Pale Rider - 01/24/2009
1976 - The Outlaw Josey Wales - 03/15/2009
1973 - High Plains Drifter - 02/08/2009
1971 - Dirty Harry - 01/11/2010
1970 - Two Mules for Sister Sara - 03/09/2009
1968 - High 'Em High - 02/16/2009
1966 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 09/07/2008
1965 - For A Few Dollars More - 06/28/2008
1964 - A Fistful of Dollars - 05/24/2008
1992 - Unforgiven - 07/13/2008
1985 - Pale Rider - 01/24/2009
1976 - The Outlaw Josey Wales - 03/15/2009
1973 - High Plains Drifter - 02/08/2009
1971 - Dirty Harry - 01/11/2010
1970 - Two Mules for Sister Sara - 03/09/2009
1968 - High 'Em High - 02/16/2009
1966 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 09/07/2008
1965 - For A Few Dollars More - 06/28/2008
1964 - A Fistful of Dollars - 05/24/2008
Kings do another small deal before deadline and waive Mikki Moore
Kings Blog and Q&A: Kings do two small deals before deadline; waive Mikki Moore
In a three-team trade, the Kings receive Will Solomon and cash considerations from Toronto, with the Raptors acquiring Patrick O'Bryant from the Celtics and Boston getting a conditional future second round pick from the Kings.
They also waived forward Mikki Moore. The veteran had only $2 million guaranteed of his $6.2 million salary for next season if he was cut by June 20.
Kings do small trade with Minnesota
Kings Blog and Q&A: Kings do small trade with Minnesota
The Kings have agreed on a trade to send forward Shelden Williams and point guard Bobby Brown to Minnesota in exchange for fourth-year guard Rashad McCants and veteran big man Calvin Booth, according to two league sources.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
California Historical Landmark #512
California State Historical Landmark #512
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This landmark is located on the Northwest corner of San Pablo Boulevard and Church Lane, San Pablo, California. There are 14 other California State Historical Landmarks in Contra Costa County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 37° 57.526 W 122° 20.430.
You can log your visit to this landmark at waymark.com.
Site of adobe house, grape arbor, and gardens built in 1842 by Jesús MarÃa Castro for his mother, Dona Gabriéla Berryessa de Castro, widow of Francisco MarÃa Castro who had been granted Rancho (Cuchiyunes) San Pablo in 1823. When Dona Gabriéla died in 1851, the adobe became the property of her daughter, Martina Castro de Alvarado, wife of Juan Bautista Alvarado, who was Governor of California from 1836 to 1842.
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