Neckties hanging on my office door.

Neckties of July 2024

Check out the ties I wore in July 2024. Through various means I have ended up with an extensive collection of ties. I haven’t counted them, but someday I might. I’m guessing I’ve got a hundred neckties or so. One of the traditions I took up a few years before Covid struck was to wear a tie and sports coat to work every day when I was going into the office. I’ve been known to carry this motif into virtual meetings now and then. It has been fun and led to lots of good conversations and interactions. ...

July 31, 2024 · 2 min · 395 words · Christopher Hicks

Our First Youtube Short: Baby shark at bakery

So, we drop in to Tous Les Jours in our beloved Pacheco and we see this sign on the window. I’m still a bit traumatied from this song showing up in the Viral 50 list on my Spotify. But those baby sharks are inescapable! Lol. Meta Shot on my Samsung Galaxy S24+ phone. Uploaded straight to youtube and google maps without any editing. Edited with good old vim although I did try Zettlr recently.

July 22, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Christopher Hicks
Youtube screen shot of First Pismo Visit

Pismo Beach: First Visit

During our first visit to the Pismo Beach area we talk about restaurants, the beaches, and amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. We talk about these places: Zorro’s in Shell Beach Steak & Seafood Wooly’s on Pismo Beach Hotshot Billiards in Pismo Beach InterContinental the Clement hotel in Monterey Passion Fish in Monterey The article about the Del Monte Shopping Center is at SF Gate. You can watch it here:

July 9, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Christopher Hicks

Chicks eats chicks, who knew?

Chicks eats chicks, who knew? Kudos to +Theresa Schreiber, our divine Princess of Amazing Cookies. Images Shared with: Public, Theresa Sawyer +1’d by: Paul Fernandez, Gregory Johnson, Wil Schultz

March 30, 2016 · 1 min · 29 words · Christopher Hicks

In case you were wondering about how I maintain my youthful figure. #420

In case you were wondering about how I maintain my youthful figure. #420 Links Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users Shared with: Public +1’d by: Brandy Butler, Paul Fernandez Comments Paul Fernandez - 2013-07-16T00:49:55Z I thought it was all of the flan and chocolate croissants! :D Paul Fernandez - 2013-07-16T00:49:55Z I thought it was all of the flan and chocolate croissants! :D Christopher Hicks - 2013-07-16T01:30:39Z I suspect the combination is greater than the sum of its parts. :-P Time for more science! ...

July 13, 2013 · 1 min · 178 words · Christopher Hicks

Excellent vegan lasagna

Location: M.A.K.E. Address: 396 Santa Monica Place Excellent vegan lasagna M.A.K.E. Address: 396 Santa Monica Place Shared with: Public +1’d by: Paul Fernandez Comments Paul Fernandez - 2013-06-26T22:29:10Z “awesome vegan” is contradictory :) Christopher Hicks - 2013-07-17T18:48:36Z haha. We’ve even got a vegan reuben adventure planned for Saturday! Go hug a vegetable. :)

June 26, 2013 · 1 min · 53 words · Christopher Hicks

Dinah's Fried Chicken Address: 4106 San Fernando Rd

Location: Dinah’s Fried Chicken Address: 4106 San Fernando Rd Dinah’s Fried Chicken Address: 4106 San Fernando Rd Shared with: Public

June 2, 2013 · 1 min · 20 words · Christopher Hicks

The best flan ever.

Location: Mercado Address: 1416 4th St The best flan ever. Mercado Address: 1416 4th St Shared with: Public, James Hartshorn +1’d by: Dawn Anderson, Paul Fernandez Comments Paul Fernandez - 2013-05-15T18:14:21Z I will not submit to your opinion without trying some myself! Christopher Hicks - 2013-05-15T18:29:12Z If you do that in the next few weeks i’ll join you! Christopher Hicks - 2013-05-16T12:00:40Z I walked past there on the way to FedEx last night. I almost got more flan, but I showed restraint. Screw restraint. ...

May 15, 2013 · 1 min · 143 words · Christopher Hicks

Welcome lunch in Pasadena.

Location: Abricott Address: 238 South Lake Avenue Welcome lunch Shared with: Public +1’d by: Paul Fernandez Comments Paul Fernandez - 2013-04-10T03:45:28Z Jan mentioned that you had a few new SREs. Three, was it? Christopher Hicks - 2013-04-10T04:43:42Z Yes, we’re hiring like mad. Paul Fernandez - 2013-04-10T13:38:12Z It’s about time :) Christopher Hicks - 2013-04-10T13:45:32Z 3 new guys in the last month.

April 9, 2013 · 1 min · 61 words · Christopher Hicks

Amara Chocolate & Coffee

Location: Amara Chocolate & Coffee Address: 55 South Raymond Avenue Amara Chocolate & Coffee Address: 55 South Raymond Avenue Shared with: Public

March 31, 2013 · 1 min · 22 words · Christopher Hicks