Tim “Swanky” Glazner
@swankpad.bsky.social
Tiki/Mai-Kai historian. Don the Beachcomber biographer. Author. Lecturer. Computer Scientist.
Salena makes a damned fine cookie. Get it while they last!
October 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Salena makes a damned fine cookie. Get it while they last!
What is Herbsaint?
October 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
What is Herbsaint?
Donn Beach’s 1988 entry in the Rotary Club and his sponsor Martin Denny’s.
October 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Donn Beach’s 1988 entry in the Rotary Club and his sponsor Martin Denny’s.
Don the Beachcomber: Creating Paradise- One Drink at a Time
September 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Don the Beachcomber: Creating Paradise- One Drink at a Time
The Struggles of Donn Beach
September 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Struggles of Donn Beach
The Dirty Rotten Stinker.... Himself! #MaiTaiDay
August 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Dirty Rotten Stinker.... Himself! #MaiTaiDay
It’s sad that classic car culture is now de facto MAGA. Go to a cruise-in or car show or local club and you will see MAGA on parade. They are turning off the next generations. These cars will become worthless in a couple of decades as the Boomers and Gen X MAGAs die out. Young people are shunned.
August 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It’s sad that classic car culture is now de facto MAGA. Go to a cruise-in or car show or local club and you will see MAGA on parade. They are turning off the next generations. These cars will become worthless in a couple of decades as the Boomers and Gen X MAGAs die out. Young people are shunned.
Another of Donn Beach's innovations, fire! Who knew flaming 151 proof rum would make a great coffee drink? Donn... #DontheBeachcomber
June 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Another of Donn Beach's innovations, fire! Who knew flaming 151 proof rum would make a great coffee drink? Donn... #DontheBeachcomber
Great acknowledgement for the film and the man who inspired it, Donn Beach. #JamesBeardAward
May 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Great acknowledgement for the film and the man who inspired it, Donn Beach. #JamesBeardAward
Beware “the thing”
April 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Beware “the thing”
Dive into the captivating life of Donn Beach: cocktail creator, cultural savant, and ultimate host. His legendary adventures transformed him into a mythic figure synonymous with tiki culture. Discover the truths and tales behind his iconic persona in this must-read exploration of an American legend!
April 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Dive into the captivating life of Donn Beach: cocktail creator, cultural savant, and ultimate host. His legendary adventures transformed him into a mythic figure synonymous with tiki culture. Discover the truths and tales behind his iconic persona in this must-read exploration of an American legend!
A very wealthy Trump advisor I know posting about short selling America for great profit and dunking on losers with 401(k)s or biz losing money or job losses… “Yeah you even more rich! We’re all screwed down here.”
April 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A very wealthy Trump advisor I know posting about short selling America for great profit and dunking on losers with 401(k)s or biz losing money or job losses… “Yeah you even more rich! We’re all screwed down here.”
Actress Virginia Field admires Donn's enormous calabash.
March 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Actress Virginia Field admires Donn's enormous calabash.
Don the Beachcomber Hollywood 1937. We're early. Pick any seat... #Tiki #DontheBeachcomber #VintageHollywood #VintageLosAngeles
March 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Don the Beachcomber Hollywood 1937. We're early. Pick any seat... #Tiki #DontheBeachcomber #VintageHollywood #VintageLosAngeles
The legend returns...
March 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The legend returns...
The man behind the myth.
February 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The man behind the myth.
To walk through that gate in the 1930s...
January 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
To walk through that gate in the 1930s...
Herb Kane, Bob Van Dorpe and Donn Beach were close friends and worked together often. They share a vision of the islands.
January 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Herb Kane, Bob Van Dorpe and Donn Beach were close friends and worked together often. They share a vision of the islands.
Me: He lifts the glass slightly as you zoom in.
AI: Sure thing boss.
Me: Slightly! And why did you turn the Zombie into a beer???
#AIFail #AIImagetoVideo #DontheBeachcomber
AI: Sure thing boss.
Me: Slightly! And why did you turn the Zombie into a beer???
#AIFail #AIImagetoVideo #DontheBeachcomber
December 30, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Me: He lifts the glass slightly as you zoom in.
AI: Sure thing boss.
Me: Slightly! And why did you turn the Zombie into a beer???
#AIFail #AIImagetoVideo #DontheBeachcomber
AI: Sure thing boss.
Me: Slightly! And why did you turn the Zombie into a beer???
#AIFail #AIImagetoVideo #DontheBeachcomber
Adventures in AI. For every 1 decent one, it makes 9 bad ones and some really weird ones. I thought I'd share some failures. #AIVideo #AIImagetoVideo #DontheBeachcomber
December 25, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Adventures in AI. For every 1 decent one, it makes 9 bad ones and some really weird ones. I thought I'd share some failures. #AIVideo #AIImagetoVideo #DontheBeachcomber
Donn Beach and the mob started with his brother Hugh.
December 21, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Donn Beach and the mob started with his brother Hugh.
What we men never see. The Mai-Kai Lady’s room in fantastic!
November 17, 2024 at 5:34 PM
What we men never see. The Mai-Kai Lady’s room in fantastic!
Reopening after 4 years and millions in renovations. I’ll be there Sunday. By invitation only for now.
November 15, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Reopening after 4 years and millions in renovations. I’ll be there Sunday. By invitation only for now.