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