“I’m not going anywhere. I hope. It’s been an adventure. We took some casualties over the years. Things got broken. Things got lost. “But I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.” —Anthony Bourdain Friday, June 8: the final morning of my latest business trip. I opened my eyes to a shrieking alarm in a … Continue reading Thank You, Anthony Bourdain
Places
Making Noise in Los Angeles: Fernando Lopez
The city of Los Angeles is filled with stories of people who came to L.A. to make their dreams reality—to make some noise. The American Dream may be harder than ever to define and achieve but in a city that welcomes immigrants from all over the world, that dream still exists. One person who came … Continue reading Making Noise in Los Angeles: Fernando Lopez
Los Angeles Welcomes Year of the Dog
The Year of the Dog is upon us. Living in Angelino Heights, the annual Chinese New Year Festival is always just a brisk walk away. Unlike the astrological zodiac, which changes monthly, the Chinese zodiac changes each year. It consists of 12 animals that cycle in the same order. The 12 signs are the Dog, … Continue reading Los Angeles Welcomes Year of the Dog
How Modular Synths Rekindled My Love of The NAMM Show
It’s strange how even something you are passionate about becomes boring and tiresome as it transforms into part of the monotony of life. The NAMM Show in Anaheim had become this way after many years of participation. Working for one of the exhibitors, it became more about the work needed to pull off the show … Continue reading How Modular Synths Rekindled My Love of The NAMM Show
CES 2018 Review: AI Will Change Our Lives (for better or worse)
The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is always an extravaganza. It’s a show designed to amaze visitors with life-changing products and technology that may never see the light of day. There has been a shift over the last few years to present smarter, more realistic visions of the future. Don’t provide an Epcot view of … Continue reading CES 2018 Review: AI Will Change Our Lives (for better or worse)
Real Cars at the Mecum Auto Auction
Between work, play, and family, Las Vegas is like a second home. This time around, work brought me to the City of Sin a week before Thanksgiving. I flew in Friday morning to walk a stage lighting trade show that day. My job requires I walk shows in search of new markets or product ideas. … Continue reading Real Cars at the Mecum Auto Auction
Los Angeles Noise 