I am easily freaked out when it comes to certain things: clowns, wax statues, twins under the age of 10 (because of The Shining), ghosts, babies, and scary stilt-walking tree people. I was about to take another photo of him when he turned his face in our direction, but his glowing eyes made me scared [...]
Entries from June 2008
Tree Man Sighting on Washington Blvd
June 30th, 2008 · 6 Comments
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Elvino – Coming Soon (no really!)
June 27th, 2008 · No Comments
As I was walking down AKB this week, post-shopping at Heist’s mega sale (80% off! wow!), I saw that the door to Elvino was open – I peeked inside and finally got to meet Bart. They are building away in there! Lot of skinny wine-stocking shelves, a big counter, etc… There will be a whole [...]
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Committee on Homelessness and Vehicular Living
June 27th, 2008 · 2 Comments
The VNC has had many recent meetings on the subject of homelessness and RV-living in Venice – they seem to be dedicated to finding better ways to improve the situation. Here is an email we received from them: Venice Neighborhood Council President Appoints Co-Chairs of new Ad-Hoc Committee on Homelessness & Vehicular Living Los Angeles, [...]
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Plopping and Fizzing at Hinano
June 26th, 2008 · No Comments
Alka Seltzer has come a long way in its marketing campaigns. From the old commercials to this newest ploy: free samples given out by Asian chicks dressed in school-girl uniforms. They skipped on into Mercedes Grill as Bret and I were enjoying happy hour. They offered a Speedy figurine to a small child, who didn’t [...]
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The G2 Gallery at Eco-Fest
June 26th, 2008 · No Comments
The G2 Gallery will be at Eco-Fest – photographs by Larry Ulrich and a variety of books will be available for purchase. You can also visit them and make a donation to Friends of the Ballona Wetlands .
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