This morning I published another short story. This one is titled The Station Sparrow.
The humorous little tale was inspired by my own life experience.
I often see birds inside the enormous passenger waiting room of Santa Fe Depot, the train station in downtown San Diego. Feathered infiltrators come through the wide open doors and walk about the floor pecking at crumbs.
That got me to thinking. And imagining. And laughing.
The Station Sparrow is mostly about life, and humor’s saving grace. Click the link to read it.
This morning I was walking to work through Mission Valley, searching right and left for something interesting to photograph, when I had to suddenly laugh at myself. I was passing hundreds of wonders that grew inches from my feet!
Beautiful flowers bloomed all along the city sidewalk!
These photos were taken as I walked up Mission Center Road north of Friars Road, near Civita.
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A humorous sign on the sidewalk. Head into this barber shop and come out a completely different person!
This morning I was riding the trolley to work when I had a silly idea.
To celebrate five years of Cool San Diego Sights, why not post some funny photos from a variety of old blog posts? Because I’m lazy, or perhaps because it adds to the element of random craziness, I haven’t changed the original captions.
Enjoy a bit of humor on a Monday!
A deer dressed in a polo shirt. Humorous street art in Golden Hill.This side of the fun Bart Club utility box has the funny cartoon character’s face in need of a shave!Funny Star Wars street art in San Diego. Jar Jar Binks says Meesa Lova Comic Con.Smile! It’s Friday!Like the mythical Atlas holding up the Earth, an incredibly strong person single-handedly shoulders the moon.Just a funny sign on the grass I thought I’d share.Is that a digital Sheldon Cooper on the screen? No! It’s a funny remote-control parade “float” created by the Balboa Park Online Collaborative.A well-dressed gorilla on a plate in a funny San Diego shop window. I also see some wind-up chattering teeth.Jack in the Box’s Crave Van smashed through a wall of comic books in the Interactive Zone! Too much fun!This funny fellow was carrying the Morning Paper down Sixth Avenue.Why is this silly guy acting like a jellyfish.A bench shaped like a mustache. A fun sight in front of a barber shop.And here’s something scary! It’s probably an old disgruntled lighthouse keeper in a yellow slicker cleverly disguised as a monster. Just my wild guess.Before the official start of the 2016 MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade, team mascots begin down the route through downtown San Diego.A wonderfully bizarre downtown San Diego poster. Fear the power of Sushi Burrito. Finish off your evil hunger!Perhaps this chili was the winner. Looks tasty, if you don’t mind that it’s served from a toilet!A guy in a crazy cow costume gets a photograph of the cattle drive.Crazy people wearing shark heads were promoting Sharknado 2.A very funny utility box. This side shows a woman at the beach covering the eyes of a small boy.A funny sign on the sidewalk near Cooper’s Market and Cafe. Look Morty, they have carbs and caffeine!A funny inflatable in a shop window. The holidays are over! Time for The Scream!
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Sam Malcolm, a juggling comedian from Denver, Colorado, performs high atop a ladder during the Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival!
Today I enjoyed an hour or so at the 2018 Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival. It’s hard to believe, but this is the fourth time I’ve blogged the annual event. Considering how quickly the years have flown by, I must be having fun!
This year’s busker festival is just as colorful and entertaining as ever. It continues tomorrow, so make sure you head down to Seaport Village for lots of fun, laughs and thrills!
Here are photos from a few of today’s performances…
The 2018 Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival is taking place this weekend!Dango (Derrick Gilday of San Diego) climbs a stack of chairs in Embarcadero Marina Park North, right next to Seaport Village.Dango juggles flaming torches to the delight of the gathered crowd!I was laughing out loud at the screwball antics and absurd comedy of Wacky Chad.Wacky Chad jumps rope every which way. An exhibition of amazing physical dexterity.More juggling. This time atop a super tall unicycle.Some crazy, super high pogo sticking was the highlight of Wacky Chad’s routine. He has appeared on America’s Got Talent twice!The Lynx Variety Show, coming from San Francisco, included a feat of amazing sword swallowing.Mitchell Walker is a regular at Seaport Village, and so is his cool didgeridoo!Greg Frisbee prepares to begin his funny Rubber Chicken Show.Extreme Rahim prepares to wow his audience with magic and positive clean humor. I often see him performing at Seaport Village.Extreme Rahim provides a smile and many good memories in San Diego!
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Someone walks briskly to work in downtown San Diego.
Morning in downtown San Diego. Another day has begun. More hustle and bustle. More things to do.
But something feels different . . .
It’s Friday!
Working on the sidewalk early Friday morning. Always more to do.Tearing out the interior of the old Gaslamp 15 movie theater.The antique clock on the John D. Spreckels Building seems optimistic. Almost four o’clock on Friday would be good right now.Someone is wide awake and bright-eyed behind this shop window.Don’t interrupt my breakfast! One of the many cats at the William Heath Davis House in the Gaslamp.Smile! It’s Friday!A hearty laugh over breakfast.Friday morning mowing at Petco’s Park at the Park.To a best friend on a morning walk, which day it is doesn’t matter.Carrying the bicycle up many steps, heading toward the bayfront. It should be a fine day for a ride along the water.Waiting for a Friday morning Coaster at Santa Fe Depot. One last weekday commute.Daydreaming while heading to work on the trolley. Almost the weekend.
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Town and Country Hotel sign reads: CUIT 5TEALING O R LETT3RS
I was heading home from work today when I spied something funny through the bus window. The big Town and Country Hotel sign now reads: CUIT 5TEALING O R LETT3RS. Either a crook has stolen the missing letters, or somebody is providing us with a good laugh!
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Fast Heart Mart sings smart, memorable music on San Diego’s Embarcadero.
For a few minutes this afternoon, during my walk along the Embarcadero, I relaxed on a bench with a smile on my face. I was tapping my toes listening to some really smart, folksy, bluesy, heartfelt singing accompanied by banjo and harmonica. I was enjoying a performance by Fast Heart Mart!
Please check out Martin’s website. He’s toured all over the world and has opened concerts for a wide variety of musical acts. He has ten albums!
I listened to his original composition titled “Good Lordy, I’m Forty” and laughed out loud. The lyrics are intelligent, humorous and strike a chord! And his voice has a distinctive, edgy but pleasingly authentic sound that I could listen to all day.
You can find many samples of his music on his website. I urge you to pay a visit!
Fast Heart Mart strikes a chord and produces smiles!
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Avoid urban decay. A funny image on the window of a dentist office in San Diego’s East Village.
For your enjoyment, here’s another random batch of funny photos taken around downtown San Diego!
Don’t break into this downtown San Diego business. A sign on the door warns: Beware of Attack Cat!A very odd sign near a parking lot simply states: MEOW.A bench shaped like a mustache. A fun sight in front of a barber shop.Funny quote inside a store window. I only drink champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.Photo of funny shirt inside a Gaslamp window. We must learn to take life with a grain of salt, slice of lime and a shot of tequila.A wonderfully bizarre downtown San Diego poster. Perhaps I need to eat here. Fear the power of Sushi Burrito. Finish off your evil hunger!Funny sign on East Village sidewalk. Rubbing an eye to wake up. Maybe some coffee will help!
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On the set of Tonight in San Diego, taped with a live studio audience in The Raw Space at the Spreckels Theatre. Host Jesse Egan talks to comedian Erik Knowles.
Are you looking for some cool entertainment? There’s a live television talk show debuting in San Diego modeled after those popular late night variety shows which millions of people love. It’s called Tonight in San Diego.
Anyone can attend a live taping of new shows in The Raw Space, a small venue that is part of the downtown Spreckels Theatre. Like those well-known national shows filmed in Los Angeles, San Diego audience members participate in the live taping: clapping and cheering on cue, while enjoying comedy acts, live music and interviews of local celebrities. Of course there’s a house band and opportunities for the most enthusiastic audience members to win prizes. There’s also a bar serving wine and beer that people can visit during breaks.
I was invited to the most recent taping–which was last night! It was the last episode of the show to be featured exclusively on YouTube. From this point forward, Tonight in San Diego will air on KSDY Channel 50!
So what did I think?
The show is fairly witty, fun and quite well-produced. The host Jesse Egan, who hails from Ocean Beach, is a naturally funny guy. The monologue was a bit silly. The music was great. The opportunity to watch a live television show being produced is what intrigued me most–I was surprised at the number of people involved and impressed by how smoothly the entire process went.
The night I attended, the guests were standup comedian Erik Knowles, San Diego Rugby’s Phil MacKenzie (aka The Dragon) and a fantastic musician Mike Pinto, who I considered to be the highlight of the evening. The atmosphere was casual and many jokes were off-color. Laughter was provoked with quips about open pants, alcohol and smoking weed. This will obviously narrow the show’s appeal. I got the impression the show was directed more toward party people and hipsters than a more general audience.
Tonight in San Diego has incredible potential. At this point, seemingly few know about it. If this is your cup of tea, head to their website and get a ticket. As a member of the live studio audience, you’ll certainly be entertained for an hour and a half, and you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of history. Because I think this might be the beginning of something big!
The Raw Space is a small venue on First Avenue just south of Broadway in downtown San Diego.A comedy act by Erik Knowles, who explains with a wink that being a stoned Dad can be surprisingly beneficial.Tonight in San Diego host Jesse Egan discusses our city’s new pro rugby team with guest Phil MacKenzie.Photograph of the house band’s drummer. Three other great musicians were concealed by cameras. Yours truly, a mere blogger, was considered media and given a front row seat! I still can’t believe it!A quick change on the set. Getting ready for a musical act by talented guest Mike Pinto, who brought the house down.A video screen off to one side shows what actually appears on television. Here Jesse Egan is having a laugh with musician Mike Pinto.
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