I've been with L.A.P.D. for over seven years now.  Around July, I was pulled in from the field to work analytical detail.  This means I am sitting in the office all day starring at fingerprints instead of being out in the field doing the actual investigations.  Some of you may recall this happened to me in 2009 as well, but only for a few months.  ( Read more... )

Earlier in the year I had the front retaining wall rebuilt. This gave me some extra space in the front yard.  With my mother's help, I managed to "gopher-proof" and landscape the front slope.  I went with all California native plants, which will really help with the water conditions here.  It will take another year or two to grow in, but I am ( Read more... )

I've been in overall good health this year.  I still have the allergy/intolerance issues with Wheat, Soy and Dairy.  About 8 months ago I stopped eating wheat and avoiding gluten as much as possible.  That simple change has done wonders for my digestive system.  I am more atuned to how gluten effects me now.  Even though I've tested negative for ( Read more... )

These days most of my money and time goes into fixing the house, which doesn't leave much time for a real vacation.  I still managed to get a few extended weekend trips in. The first was in January when I visited Puerto Rico .  It was my first time visiting and I was awe struck by all the natural beauty of the Island. I'd like to go back again ( Read more... )