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Micky’s bar burned down over a year ago. This month, the newly renovated Micky’s reopened. Lots of frosted glass and steel, along with the requisite colored accent lighting, filled the place. I went with Dennis, along with Chelsea & Alistair, who had just moved into their new place in the Hollywood Hills. We just went [...]

We had to, since the reception for the wedding was at Club 33, the infamous private dining club tucked into New Orleans Square. The place is very 19th Century Gentlemen’s Club, lots of dark wood, antiques, and overdressed staff, who were a bit curt, a stark contrast to the cheery demeanor of the rest of [...]

Well, he was my best friend in high school, which counted for a lot. We went down to Dana Point for the ceremony, which was held at a compass circle overlooking the marina. It was kind of a Scottish wedding. The groom, Todd, and his family cherish their Scottish heritage, and there were several of [...]

So, last weekend I went to two parties in a row, which turned out to be a bit much. Not because of the revelry, but it was a busy week, and I had the two auditions Saturday, and there was no real recovery time between them. Friday was a winter white party, where most of [...]

Yesterday, before the Oscars, we had lunch with our friend Ann. Her Jack Russells, Shorty and Gizmo, were waiting. She graciously invited in her tenants, Jannatha and her lovely fiance, Kyle, to join us. My photo of Kyle went missing, but their two dogs came with them and took to Morgan immediately. That’s dog people [...]

Last Sunday was the Super Bowl, but I don’t follow pro ball, so I didn’t realize until a couple days before that the big day was upon us. I was planning to go to West Hollywood anyway, to meet up with a few friends, but everybody ended up going to parties, Bowl and otherwise. So [...]

This is the day for it. Not that we shouldn’t be thankful the other 364, but today, we’re forced. So, Morgan, I am thankful for you. you’re stoic, resolute, funny, caring, talented, forthright, capable, and a million other adjectives I admire. If I take you for granted sometimes, I’m sorry, but you make it easy, [...]

So much to be thankful for. That I’m not allergic to alcohol is primary right now. I am glad I can have a few drinks with friends and not go overboard. To be able to share good times with good people makes life worth living. Still, it’s all about communication. If you have an open [...]

Oh, to be Mentok. I’m trying not to be angry, really. Someone I care about asked for space while he went through a rough emotional patch. Great; I was happy to give him the room. I assumed he wanted to be left alone by everyone, but that’s not still the case. It’s five weeks later, [...]

It’s great to be needed. I get value, I get to help somebody, I feel as if my opinion matters. But I think if I had to choose, I’d rather be wanted. Being needed creates a demand. Being wanted creates a desire. There’s little or no pressure to perform or fix anything, just an idea [...]