DEATH CHEATER

Super prolific graf artist Diar was in a very serious accident a couple of months ago, a bunch of artists have donated some work for one, of a couple scheduled benefits to aid him with medical expenses. It's a miracle he's alive, so do your good turn and contribute by purchasing some artwork from the roster shown or making a monetary donation to the address that follows.

CLOUT MAGAZINE

D. Donations
P.O. BOX 659
GILROY, CA 95021-0659

I sent in the piece below, it's small (3.5" x 5"), woodburned.

The Dodgers were NO HIT yesterday and they still won. Haha. Terrible.

<3 PUCHO, PUCHIE, DON POLLO <3

My Dad is the hardest person to shop for, only because he's set in his ways and knows what he likes so there's little wiggle room. I created this list last year, of the default Dad's day gifts and it has stood the test of time. Since I recently blogged about Ma dukes, it's only right they get equal playing time. Here it is with some edits reflecting the past years evolution.

• Anything SF Giants or 49ers (gross, I know- still his only flaw)

• Jim Carey, Mr Bean movies (now that he has DishTv, it's all about the DE PELICULA channel)

• Polo Shirts and 501's
  

• Boston baked beans (He's now all about strawberry sundaes in a cup, Coca Cola in a the glass bottle and Cajeta)

• Cruz Azul merch (probably not a good idea, it's too soon, the loss in the finals probably still stings. Maybe just the Mexican National team new fit.)

• Something for his troka (usually from a gas station/truck stop...i.e air fresheners, pewter Santo or Virgen, accessories with sports insignia)

• Aviator sunglasses (or reading glasses, I think he buys a new pair every month.)

• Mexican Comedian Polo Polo CDs or Chico Che CDs
  

• I don't think it exists but a Gift card/season pass to el yonke (also known as "Pick your part" or Pick and pull")

Everyone really likes my Dad, he has a contagious laugh where his eyes disappear and he turns red. He's an awesome mechanic and an excellent ikea furniture builder. I love watching boxing and soccer with him because he's always so animated. I miss the days we'd carpool to work together and listen to oldies. I admire the confidence in his broken English and his ability to drive 10+ hours overnight and still party with some birria once we arrive. He doesn't even get mad when we make up different nick names for him. :)

BROWN

This morning while internetting, I came across a bulletin on the space. The subject line pulled me in, "Mexican Artists in the Bay Area", so I followed the link to an article on today's front page of the SF Chronicle. I read it out of mere interest and was surprised to read this whole SENTENCE. :)

My favorite part is "San Jose based" yeeeaahhh! Ricardo says it's finally a legit write up cause people have to PAY for the Chronicle. :D I just think it's funny how I found my way to it. I would have never known about it-Thanks Francisco for the bulletin. Here's a LINK to the whole article, good read.