We’re approaching an era of stability in our lives. There is one roof and only one city. We’re taking the same trips and creating memories together. I found my tripod last week in a garage housing decades-worth of belongings I’ve left behind and mostly forgotten. This was the first time I’d used it [...]]]> August 18 2010

We’re approaching an era of stability in our lives. There is one roof and only one city. We’re taking the same trips and creating memories together. I found my tripod last week in a garage housing decades-worth of belongings I’ve left behind and mostly forgotten. This was the first time I’d used it since…some time ago.

Rochelle (far right) is back home in the Bay after living in South Africa for six months, and then briefly hanging in Los Angeles. Revaz and Laura (middle) are both in the Bay on their way to Portland. Laura will then leave to Kenya for a year where she’ll be based with human [...]]]> August 17 2010

Rochelle (far right) is back home in the Bay after living in South Africa for six months, and then briefly hanging in Los Angeles. Revaz and Laura (middle) are both in the Bay on their way to Portland. Laura will then leave to Kenya for a year where she’ll be based with human rights project Enough Project. Revaz heads back to Brooklyn and he’ll start his second year at The New School. Anna and I are headed back to Los Angeles. We were granted one day together and it involved futbol in Dolores Park, burritos, happy hour, portraits, and promises to see each other soon. I’m hoping it’s sometime in February. Maybe in Mexico.

My nephew is around 10-years-old. The shirt is closer to 30-years-old. Homeboy is bringing it back.

There are a few things you must do in this family before a certain age. You must learn to cheer for a certain sports team. You must visit Las Vegas, NV before your first birthday. And you’re obligated to learn how to play the family’s game: poker. Jacob, age 4, just got started [...]]]> August 14 2010

There are a few things you must do in this family before a certain age. You must learn to cheer for a certain sports team. You must visit Las Vegas, NV before your first birthday. And you’re obligated to learn how to play the family’s game: poker. Jacob, age 4, just got started on #3.

He’s recently lured me to the bright lights of a bowling alley. Champions are made on Monday nights.

He just likes to make sure we’re alright.

The interior needs lots of work, but you couldn’t tell from the polished exterior. The Chevrolet DeLuxe is Pancho‘s new ride.

Defari will tell you all about it.

Manny: “I decided to start my own band.” Me: “Yeah?” Manny: “Yeah. Can you guess the name?” Me: “My Own Band?” Manny: “No.” Me: “…” Manny: “What’s my name?” Me: “Emmanuel Sevilla.” Manny: “Bingo!”

Oso moved out to DF last month just in time to see us leave. It’s natural to wonder what Mexico City would have been like with my fiancee and a really good friend living in the city. It took a visit from David to enlighten my coffee ordering. Before him, it was puro [...]]]> July 28 2010

Oso moved out to DF last month just in time to see us leave. It’s natural to wonder what Mexico City would have been like with my fiancee and a really good friend living in the city. It took a visit from David to enlighten my coffee ordering. Before him, it was puro americanos. After, cortaditos from Cafe Guardatiempo – a dingy cafe with no wifi about five minutes from my place – were the norm. It’s the type of experience that will be difficult to replicate in Los Angeles.

David came out after a long flight from DC to wish us well and take the remainder of our belongings. Even after a sleep-depriving trip, he was able to muster enough energy for a proper farewell.