A dearth of broccoli in my home will require a visit to the grocery store this afternoon.

Seeing Herman's Hermits at Thunder Valley

Guilty: Christmas shopping.

I had the jets set so high on the hot tub that I believe it became airborne for a brief time.

How many clocks must one man own? I just spent the hour I'm gaining tonight setting them all back.

Looking forward to seeing the Beach Boys on New Year's Eve right here in Sactown (well, at Thunder Valley)

Holy smoke! No smoke. Brad's truck finally passed the smog check. It's been an ordeal since August.

Now that Halloween is over, I'm enjoying my first egg nog of the season. Don't worry, the Christmas lights aren't going up just yet.

104 trick or treaters by 8:30. I think there are still a few more. We're almost out of candy.

I see that the World Series is on TV. Which countries are playing?

It's raining. Didn't bring a jacket. Did not have umbrella with me when I went to donate blood. Fortunately, light rail was nearby.

Home sweet home

We were asked for ID at a Vegas club. Pretty cool.

Looking forward to seeing myself on the cover of Rolling Stone. At least if last night's dream comes true.

At 2:05 AM this morning, every leaf on every tree in my yard fell off. Weird.

Sacramento's Light Rail System is 24 years old. I estimate I've ridden over 10,000 trips since the beginning.

It's the cat's annual bath day. They don't really care for it, but I think in the end, they gain some benefit.

Bought our TSO tickets. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

On one of the coolest days of the summer (80) I decided to get in the pool for the first time since late July.

Yum... Alligator jerky.

My body was so empty of salami that I had to take radical measures and eat several ounces.

Just about died from a charleyhorse. At least it felt like it.

Son and family are on cruise in Caribbean. Rerouted because of Hurricane Irene. They will be well clear of its path.

is still carrying the Post-fest glow.

Enjoyed another successful ToddFest/Weat

Today's my boss' birthday. I gave him the day off.

is enjoying leftover jambalaya from Mimi's for lunch

Rescuing Brad with a dead battery in his truck. So glad we have AAA. Enjoying Starbucks in the meantime.

We're waiting for Cece to be discharged from the hospital this morning. She's doing extremely well.

Just watched video of surgery Cece's undergoing tomorrow. Unfortunately, there's no way to unsee what I just saw.

Fire alarm at work.

Been a fan of Chicago for over 40 years. First time seeing them in concert. Worth the wait. Fantastic!

is going to Chicago in California. Once more to Thunder Valley this weekend.

Quite upset to discover that the milk Cece bought yesterday was not pre-opened for my convenience. I had to twist off the cap by myself.

Woo hoo. NFL season is a go. Oh, yeah. Don't care.

New Car + Rock + Windshield = Not Happy

Saw Todd and Randy R and John F in the casino.

I cannot name a single member of the Sacto Kings or the Oakland A's. I think one of the Beach Boys plays for the SF Giants, as I recall.

New shoes. Comfortable. 'nuff said.

Happy Odd Sequence Day 7/9/11. Second time to celebrate at 1:03:05 PM

I though the life of an actor would be all glitz and glamour and parties. Turns out, I still have to mow the lawn.

managed to get invited to Google+. If you're there, add me to one of your circles - rdlinder

Tonight's the night: my stage debut at the Thistle Dew - http://ping.fm/bkX2D

If you missed it the first time, Todd is sitting in with the Late Show band on a Letterman rerun tonight

Hot day. Cool pool. No contest.

I am now compliant with the law - CO detector installed.

Reconsidering my junk pile out for street collection. A lot of people are taking stuff. Maybe I should keep it?

"Deterding Pool brings classic summer fun" - Unfortunately, I initially read this as "Deturding" - totally different concept

Bought Thunder Valley Casino tickets: Tubes; Chicago; Frampton; Hall and Oates. Will be rocking.

Tomorrow's the big day. It'll be in the paper.

Swim and a soak before bed. Very nice.

Exactly 52 weeks to the day, my commuting option has changed for the better. Much better.

Just got a spam "2ND NOTICE AGAIN". Wouldn't that simply be a "3RD NOTICE?" Think I wouldn't notice?

Backyard now seats 34. Currently seated: 2. What's wrong with this picture?

is a bit stunned to realize that Rio Linda High has had 40 graduating classes since mine.

Matt, Brad - pay attention. Dad - please ignore: This year people celebrating Father’s Day will spend an average of $106 on the big guy.

Heat wave! Actually not. It's very nice outside. More to come.

just recalled the "Nippy Freeze", Nu Way Market's version of an Icee. Hadn't thought of that name in years.

Darn. Spilled some Jacob Marley on my pants leg.

I saw the light - new lights in the office that have been out for years.

Checking calendar once again. Fog?

iCloud is active on my iPhone and I didn't have to do anything. Pretty cool.

Glad to hear they have been vindicated: Cows not at fault for decline of Yosemite toads

A quick spot check of locales across the country indicate it's warmer just about everywhere. 62 here at noon. Won't get much warmer.

I just heard that Shaggie is retiring. What will Scooby do?

I think I've sussed it. The poles have reversed. That's the only way to explain wintry conditions in California in June.

I've been selected to present a monologue for Thistle Dew's "Shorts and Shorters" production which opens July 8.

Celebrating the 117th semi-annual observation of my birthday.

Another gray Saturday. Waiting for Spring. Would like it to arrive before summer.

Bought the new Lady Gaga album on Amazon for 99 cents. Overwhelming response making a long delay in getting it downloaded.

Hmm. Still here.

Watching the film Bonhoeffer at church

Ahhh. Is there anything better than a new set of earbuds?

Thunder and lightning and hail. Oh my!

It was on this Friday the Thirteenth in 1983 that my son Brad was born. Happy birthday!

It's the happiest day of my life. No more meetings today.

has come to the sad realization that DOS is not Unix (I live a sheltered life)

Election day: are you voting? Oh, that's right. It's only for the 3 people in Antelope that are likely to show up and exercise their right.

Looking forward to corned beef and cabbage this Thursday.

Changed two of my work calendars. One from April to May, another from March to May.

Thank goodness for song previews on amazon.com. I saved $5 by not buying a Gorillaz album.

Happy Easter!

Changing a bathroom faucet. Once of my least favorite jobs.

Gas prices have stayed higher than the current date all year. I'm hoping that ends sometime this month.

Are children of Todd Rundgren fans known as Toddlers?

Bought tickets for Rod Stewart/Stevie Nicks in Oakland, CA

took 310 photos of my granddaughter at her birthday party yesterday. She turns one year old tomorrow.

If you look hard enough, there's probably a TR quote for any situation.

Made some calls, moved things around and canceled stuff. Now I'm mad.

Now into hour 3 waiting for the phone company. Not counting the 4 hours for a no-show on Thursday.

If you expect (but do not seek) disappointment at every turn, you'll feel better when things turn out fine.

Happy birthday to my son Matt!

Forgoing my Raspberry Chai tonight for a Caramel Chai

Congratulations to my niece, Dr. Kathryn Linder, who got her Ph.D. on March 20. Great job, Katie!

Filed my tax return. Glad it's over. Not glad how much money I owed.

The house is alive with the smell of oven (self-cleaning cycle)

Reported for my first day at Department of Water Resources 33 years ago today.

Just bought the new Ant-Bee (Billy James) CD "Electonic Church Muzik' - http://ant-bee.com/

Taking Toastmasters training for VP Education

Yay! Brad brought home a cup of clam chowder to celebrate National Clam Chowder Day.

I'm in the Bee again - http://ping.fm/8Eg1O

Thank you to the person who took out the anonymous generic Valentine's greeting in today's Bee. Saved me a few bucks.

To the dentist! It's not a toast.

Gave an 8 minute speech with 2 minutes of prep time at Toastmasters. My topic: Uriah Heep and Todd Rundgren. Got them on my mind.

37 years ago today, Joe College took Susie HS Senior to a Uriah Heep concert on their first date. Exactly 2 years later, they were engaged.

Researched flight from Sacto to Reno. $415. Stops in LA and Phoenix. 9h3m. I'm pretty sure I can bicycle there faster. And cheaper.

My first exposure to Black Eyed Peas. Hopefully my last. Thank goodness for skip ahead on the DVR.

Not watching the game today. Who won?

New Cars album out May 10th - "Move Like This" - Not the New Cars. Oh, it's so confusing.

Nice multimedia (with computer-generated voice) overview of Todd Rundgren - http://ping.fm/kjJnt

Groundhog will have no trouble seeing his shadow in Sacramento today. Unfortunately, that means six more weeks of winter.

OMG, there's a light fog in Sacramento. Will this brutal weather ever stop?

Home

Not quite home sweet home yet, on the ground at SFO.

It's the last ride... On the LIRR heading to JFK

Got our boarding passes for tomorrow's flight home

Small panic as we thought we had lost tickets for Sunday. Fortunately, found them.

So nice to finally grab some shuteye. Was up for more than 28 hours. Got 3 for now.

The trip begins... now

I lose FB friends daily. Does FB drop them, or do people just genuinely hate me?

Finally! The calendar may say January, but the weather says Spring. A nice day to be outside in Sacramento.

Had lunch at Hamburger Patties with Daniel Iasbeck.

No play by play tonight. I'm just going to sit back and enjoy.

Front page story in today's Sacramento Bee - http://ping.fm/Hpkw2

Adrian Bourgeois is taking the stage.

It may be hard to believe, but I think tonight at Tex Wasabi is even more exciting than last night.

is looking forward to the first TR jam tonight at Pearl on the River.

Apparently I am now an Ophiuchus, instead of a Sagittarius

My alter-ego, The Purple Mosquito, was established in 1966, during the TV run of The Green Hornet

Pearl on the River event for 1/17 is SOLD OUT. People with prior reservations being called today. We are IN!

It's beginning to look a lot less like Christmas - Taking down the decorations.

Bought a new 2TB hard drive for my iMac. Named it "2ndWind"