Being a writer can be challenging. Being a great writer is a disease. Being a writer with wealthy friends that will let you stay at their vacation homes for free—NICE CONSOLATION!
Some of my earliest childhood memories float through my mind like the fog that rolls toward the California shores, particularly Belmont Shores Long Beach, where [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2009
SHORT TRIP, LONG BEACH
Burkhalter’s Local News
Not really a blog gang, just some local news.
The Gaming Nazis are at it again dropping heavy fines on the Sapphire Pool venue.
They have also denied Prive’ Nightclub its appeal.
With all the fear going on Caesars Palace has decided not to renew Poetry Nightclub’s lease.
I think this is all just the beginning of a whole [...]
MOVIE REVIEW: THE COVE
Powerful. Impressive. Visceral. Heartbreaking. Humbling. Inspiring.
You all probably remember, or at least know of, the beloved television series “Flipper.” An integral part of the success of “Flipper” was Richard O’Barry who, in the 1960’s was the world’s leading authority on dolphin training. The Flipper lagoon, dock and house was actually O’Barry’s and it’s where [...]
Burkhalter And Guns
I have been around firearms all of my life, in fact, I owned my first rifle and shotgun before I was in kindergarten! I grew up in a home where firearms were a daily thing and readily available and we NEVER had an accident even with cousins and friends coming in and out of the [...]
A Poem By Jeannine Hall Gailey
Female Comic Book Superheroes
are always fighting evil in a thong,
pulsing techno soundtrack in the background
as their tiny ankles thwack
against the bulk of male thugs,
They have names like Buffy, Elektra, or Storm
but excel in code decryption, Egyptology, and pyrotechnics.
They pout when tortured, but always escape just in time,
still impeccable in lip gloss and pointy-toed boots,
to rescue [...]
No More Prive’!
Well its official. According to Las Vegas Mega Columnist Norm Clark, Prive’ Nightclub has been denied its liquor license and is ordered to be completely shut down by July 30th! <http://www.lvrj.com/news/51562577.html> Poetry Nightclub is also listed as possibly on the chopping block. It does make one sad to see good people hurt over stupidity and [...]
Off The Beaten Path
I’m a world traveler of sorts. What you might call a Professional Adventurer. I love to see the sights and sounds of new and exciting places. I love making new friends that can open the door to new experiences. Take Las Vegas for example:
We all know about Las Vegas’ most popular attractions: the fountains of [...]
MOVIE REVIEW: THE ANSWER MAN
This time around, I just have to give you the answer before you even ask the question. In short, the answer is “YES” to THE ANSWER MAN! I love this movie! As soon as it was over, I wanted to see it again. More importantly, I would love to revisit the characters in this film. [...]
Angel On A Motorcycle
Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself calling on your guardian angel? If you’ve seen active military service, I probably know your answer. Most who have experienced danger answer in the affirmative. This is hardly surprising.
A 2008 Baylor University study showed that more than half of all Americans claim to have [...]
THERE’S A NEW DON IN VEGAS
My history in Vegas dates back to the “Good Old Days.” If you know what I mean? And because of this, I’ve met a few Don’s in my time. But perhaps the most interesting of them all has recently come to power in Downtown Sin City, 624 S. Las Vegas Blvd—and that would be the [...]
