The following article was meant for a local news site. After getting it about 95% completed, finding the last few details I needed to wrap it up was proving quite difficult. My editor told me not to worry, it’s an historical piece with no … {more >>} about Purging My Demons — The History of Rodeo’s Rio Theatre
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Hey, I’m Deano. And I Write!
Lost (and Found) Weekend
Most people look forward to their weekends. A break from the dreary work week. A chance to reset and recharge. Me? I’ve spent many lost weekends puttering around the house, maybe getting a couple of small things done but mostly … {more >>} about Lost (and Found) Weekend
Mending
This post was originally going to be yet another entry in the now ongoing “Surreal” series, as at this point it doesn’t seem to end. I’m recovering from my SECOND hernia surgery, and my 80-year-old Dad is going in for a triple-bypass next … {more >>} about Mending

My Surreal Year – The Sequel
And like most sequels, it’s way worse than the original. How do you top breaking a limb and almost laying someone off on the same day? Fast forward a couple of months. My Mother, whose cognitive and physical abilities have been in a slow, … {more >>} about My Surreal Year – The Sequel
Deano’s Portfolio
I'm very fortunate that a few people have thought enough of my words to pay me to write them. Give me a shout if you'd like to be one of them. … {more >>} about Portfolio
About Deano

Howdy. I like to write. Go here to see my published work. I also have a beer site, neglected but still clinging to life. The plan here is to showcase my freelance work, beer or otherwise, and also ramble on about whatever's bugging me (which is usually me) on my blog here. I'm fortunate to share my life with a beautiful wife and a (mostly) adorable cat in the Bay Area suburbs. We have food/clothing/shelter, and can take the occasional vacation if we choose. I need to be better about … {more >>} about About Deano