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Swingin’ Weather

Apr

20

2009

Southern California has ben beset by wild temperature swings in the last week. Last Monday I was in my poorly-insulated apartment, battling a nighttime low in the high 40’s while bundled under layers of blankets with Chaplin curled up next to me for warmth. Seven days later, it’s 11am, and my little weather program is ...

A Little Toasty 3

Aug

6

2008

In an effort to finally rid myself of this cold, I’m trying out the theory that the constant entering and exiting of air conditioning is what’s made it so bad. Consequently, I’ve left my air conditioner on fan mode. This isn’t anything terribly revolutionary, but it’s been a bit warmer than usual here and it’s ...

The Thing That Really Sucks About Coming Into The Office On Sundays

Jun

29

2008

The building where our offices are located is basically a ghost town on the weekends, and in order to save money and energy, the folks here have elected to keep the air conditioning off. This building was built in either the late 50’s or early 60’s, so the idea that each suite can control its ...

Heat Rises 2

Jun

12

2007

I love my apartment, but being here all the time points out to me with a flashing neon sign its one very glaring flaw: It’s fucking hotter than hell in here. I live on the second floor of my building. There’s very little shade, the airflow is poor, heat rises from downstairs, and when the ...

It’s Beginning To Melt A Lot Like Christmas

Nov

16

2006

Outside my office is the New York Street set at Fox, and a progression of shows have been turning the street into a winter wonderland for various Christmas episodes. It’s amusing, though it’s very weird that it’s been going on since October. What’s probably the final one was out there shooting today, and I guess ...

Hot Hot Hot 4

Nov

7

2006

Here’s why I’m never leaving Southern California: It was 94 here today. Today, November 11 7th! 94! Too bad the Santa Anas are supposed to die down tonight and it’ll be back the downright chilly high 60’s. God bless you, Global Warming.