Half Moon Bay...

looks like Tatooween.

Broke In Boston Launch

Broke in Boston is excited to bring you the alpha launch of our new website. Our goal is to give free advice on, and provide a forum for, discussing cheap places to eat, drink, shop, and have fun. We want to be your source for affordable entertainment in the greater Boston area.

Many of you don't live in Boston and you may be wondering why I am sending this out. It's because I believe you all know what works and what doesn't work with online entertainment guides. I'm inviting you to share your ideas. And don't worry, we don't cry easily. Be brutal. I look forward to hearing your feedback.

Please register and send comments at : http://brokeinboston.ning.com/

Taking Aunt and Uncle to Capitola and Santa Cruz today.

Click Here for Pictures of Carl Barât Performance, The Popscene, SF

"Let's Put Our Future Behind Us." Here's to you, Carl Barât

Before I start gushing about meeting Carl Barât. I need to give some background to what made last night so memorable. I have always been a fan of The Libertines and more recently Barât's new band Dirty Pretty Things.

I saw Dirty Pretty Things perform once in Boston and was mesmerized. Now, where ever I go there is always Dirty Pretty Things album with me.

In times of tremendous joy and sometimes deep sadness or just sitting on the subway, the music has never failed to compliment the mood and inevitably conjure up a thought or a smile.

Back to the show. Last night, Violeta and I got tickets and watched Barât's solo performance. He played a less than confident set of a dozen songs; half old Libertines songs and the other half Dirty Pretty Things. The music was overshadowed by the crowd loudly chitchatting in anticipation for Glasvegas, the headline act. However, Barât maintained a steady flow of catchy tunes that if you listened closely were heartfelt in their execution.

Violeta and I decided not to stay for Glasvegas. We walked past the smoking crowd to the back of the venue where Barât was with his lady. I jokingly told Violeta I wanted to tell him how inspirational his music was to me, seconds before seeing him. Barât was hard to understand, he mumbled and had a heavy accent, also adrenalin was plugging my ears. I told him I appreciated his music amongst other things and we talked a little about his previous albums. When I started to say goodbye, Barât pulled me into his arms giving me an unexpected hug and kiss on the cheek. I walked away feeling elated.

California

I'm back in California and will stay here until January 20th.

I dropped my Dad off at the airport today for his trip to London. He wanted to go on a trip but was worried about leaving our dog who has health problems. I offered to stay longer and dog sit.


My Aunt and Uncle accepted my invite to come to the Bay Area for the remainder of my stay. They're from Pennsylvania and haven't had a chance to come visit in almost four years.


The pieces fit together; I can work on my freelance projects here, take care of our dog, and clean up around the house.

I move into my new place in Boston when I get back.