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 that [...]

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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 wine [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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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