Monthly Archives: August 2004

A Break in the Storm

Posted on August 28, 2004 by Eric

For the 1st time since I came here, I finally have time to sit and think of the dramatic change that has happened in my life. I am still happy with my decision to move here and the gig I … Continue reading →

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My 1st day as a Professor

Posted on August 23, 2004 by Eric

Today was the 1st day my contract starts and it begins with a general meeting with all the faculty, staff and administration. This went from 7:45a to 4:30p. During the assembly we were served breakfast, lunch and deserts, which were … Continue reading →

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From the Island in the Sun

Posted on August 22, 2004 by Eric

I slept in late. It was so nice. I went to sign the lease and to see my new home. It was just as I pictured it would be. A nice 2 bedroom, 2 story town home. I spent at … Continue reading →

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My Official Bye to the San Francisco

Posted on August 21, 2004 by Eric

Yesterday I said bye to my apartment. It was a nice place to live for a year I learned a lot about myself. I then took a shuttle to the San Francisco airport saying bye to things along the way. … Continue reading →

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Moving Day

Posted on August 20, 2004 by Eric

I got very little sleep last night. I got maybe 3 hours. I was just to anxious about the movers coming. They came at a little after 9a and started right into it. They were nice guys. One was from … Continue reading →

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Saying Bye

Posted on August 19, 2004 by Eric

I took a break from packing nice brown boxes to say bye to the Pacific Ocean. I went to China Camp State Beach which is next to San Rafael. I had not driven through that area before and wanted to … Continue reading →

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Thanks for your help

Posted on August 17, 2004 by Eric

I have not had time to describe my recent exciting adventures here because of the fun of packing my stuff into brown boxes. On Sunday, my friend Lauri was nice enough to spend the afternoon helping me pack my stuff … Continue reading →

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Headlines

Posted on August 12, 2004 by Eric

Here are this week’s Tonight Show Headlines. Headlines One of my favorites this week:

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Showing a Friend Around Marin

Posted on August 11, 2004 by Eric

A moving surveyor came today. He give me a moving estimate and tentative moving dates. Let the moving fun begin. Then my friend Silvia from the Santa Anita (near LA County) came through town. We had lunch at Chevy’s. I … Continue reading →

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David Raksin

Posted on August 10, 2004 by Eric

Composer David Raksin who composed the great melody of “Laura” died of heart failure on Monday, August 9, at his home in Van Nuys, CA. He was 92 and had been in failing health for the past several weeks. Here … Continue reading →

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