Author Archives: Avitable

My original wedding website, aka The One With The Invitation #FRIENDSPC

Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2012 by Avitable

Our wedding invitations, sent out in early 2001, were very formal, with the exception of a website address at the very bottom.  It was a concession that I insisted on, even though wedding websites were not yet the norm. I … Continue reading →

Posted in FRIENDS Photo Challenge, Love and marriage | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

My gay ol’ time in San Francisco

Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Avitable

The first sign that I might be addicted to technology was when I assessed everything that I was packing for my three-night trip to San Francisco.  Why did I think that I would need a laptop, corded mouse, two separate … Continue reading →

Posted in FRIENDS Photo Challenge, General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 47 Comments

The One Where I Cheat On A Meme #FRIENDSPC

Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Avitable

My great-grandfather was always old.  Even when I would ride my bike to his condo, and he would drive us to the mall so I could play at the arcade, he was wrinkled and gray.  Born in the beginning of … Continue reading →

Posted in FRIENDS Photo Challenge, Photos | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

San Franvitable

Posted on Friday, February 3, 2012 by Avitable

The last time I went to San Francisco was with Amy for one of our anniversaries while we lived in LA.  We drove up, spent three days in Napa Valley, a day in San Francisco, and then traveled south to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Art | Tagged , | 32 Comments

The One With Monica’s Boots #FRIENDSPC

Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Avitable

I’ve never seen the need for too many pairs of shoes.  All I have is one pair of dress shoes, one pair of sneakers, one pair of high-tops (are they still called that?), and one pair of sandals.  I walk … Continue reading →

Posted in FRIENDS Photo Challenge, Photos | Tagged , , , , , | 25 Comments

The One With All The Coffee #FRIENDSPC

Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Avitable

My dad, reading the paper, talking to me about the funny pages, holding his cup up to his lips, perpetually trying to sip while I asked him questions.   My principal, sneaking behind us in line, pouncing on those who … Continue reading →

Posted in FRIENDS Photo Challenge, Photos | Tagged , , , , , | 16 Comments

A meme I can support

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Avitable

Photo-a-day challenges can be a fun way to spur some creativity, and recently I’ve been so busy that I haven’t been blogging, or even creating, with the frequency that I like to.  Starting tomorrow, February 1st, I’m going to start … Continue reading →

Posted in Memes and more | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

I’m 35 today. I think it’s time to stop counting birthdays.

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Avitable

(psst – here’s the original)

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , | 50 Comments

The life lessons I’ve learned.

Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Avitable

On Thursday, I turn 35.  (It’s not too late for you to buy me a present either.) It’s not really a milestone, except that I will no longer be in that vaunted 18-34 age demographic.  There’s nothing special you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Avitable Gives Advice | Tagged , , , | 53 Comments

A letter to my 17-year old self

Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 by Avitable

This isn’t the first time I’ve written a letter to my younger self,  but after seeing the letter written by my friend (and awesome comedienne) Lauren Brown, I decided to do another one. Dear 17-year old Avitable, On Thursday, I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Avitable Gives Advice | Tagged , , , , , | 31 Comments