Hot N Heavy: Oils by Attar Bazaar

The heat is still on and seems like it’s going to be here for the month. Which is kind of stinky (sometimes literally) because I am a big fan of “May Grey” and it’s sister, June Gloom. Which should be… Continue Reading

Yes, I am whining. Again.

I do have things sitting here waiting for me to review but it’s hot and I’m lazy. Yes, I know that it’s not as hot in West Hollywood this morning as it is in say Wauwatosa or even West Adams.… Continue Reading

The Heat is On

Well the heat has finally hit here as well. Not like Paris, not even like Peoria, but it hit 80 F at 10am and it isn’t looking like it will get much better. So I will skip the slightly musky… Continue Reading

It’s My Birthday, and I’ll Whine If I Want To..

Not today, mind you, but it is this weekend. I am unashamed to admit that I am turning 65 years old. Not that I did much other than eat, sleep, and breathe to get here, but I guess the point… Continue Reading

Smells like Democracy

Well, today is election day here in California and it wouldn’t be an election without drama. The gubernatorial race you likely have heard of already. It’s a weird all-in primary where the top two vote getters will be on the… Continue Reading

Hooky for the Holidays

(March here — Tom scheduled this but for some reason it didn’t post! I guess WordPress was on vacation.) Yes, I am a bad person. Well, minorly bad. This weekend was Memorial day and I spent a chunk of it… Continue Reading

Somewhat playing hooky, and a Day with Demeter

So this is going to be another one of those “Tom was too lazy to focus on.. the focus of this site.” Yes, I do have a bunch of stuff I could and should be reviewing But I am not.… Continue Reading