Archive for January, 2008

Pinkberry is a Goldmine

Monday, January 21st, 2008

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Pinkberry was packed like a night club last Saturday night. I swear to God they could open a Pinkberry next door to a Pinkberry and it would still be packed. Frozen Yogurt was big in the 90’s but this has taken it to a whole new level. The weird thing is it’s JUST Pinkberry that is enjoying the comeback. Remember Penguins Frozen Yogurt? They used to be on in every mini-mall across the Southland, you know right next ot the One Hour Photo and the Nail Palace. Now they are mostly closed or get no love.

Pinkberry has spawned a flock of sad and lonely imitators. This is a list of all the hack shops that are trying to jump on board: Blue Cherry Yogurt Bar, CéFiore, YogurtBerry, Yogurt Tree, BerryLine, Yo Berry, Kiwiberri, Snowberry, Roseberry, Berri Good, Limelite, Bear Naked, Pingo Berry, Peach House, Dolci Mango, PapaMingo, and Cantaloop. YogurtBerry? Are you kidding me? If you drop by any one of these stores you’ll find them totally empty. So sad…

I like Cap’n Crunch on mine. I’ll see you in line.

Remember that cool Mid-Century on Mulholland?

Monday, January 21st, 2008

It’s getting remodeled. I can’t wait to see what it’s gonna look like.

Before:
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After:
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I had lunch with close to Nestor Carbonell

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

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Here’s Nestor Carbonell spotted outside the Sofitel talking about the pilot he just shot. Sheila and I were on our way to lunch at Simon LA. He’s on my favorite network TV show: LOST. I watched about 75 episodes in a row on iTunes. It took me a couple months to make it though. I’m totally hooked.

Quick Impression: I’m Ted Nugent!

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

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I could explain this photograph but that would take all the fun out of it.

This is the Ugliest Shoe Ever Made.

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

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Ugly: as in very fucking unattractive.

I had lunch with close to Sarah Silverman

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

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You may not know this but Sarah Silverman is stalking me. In the photo she looks all innocent but trust me she is totally checking me out. See how she has her head down trying to pretend that she’s reading the menu. Yeah right, I’m totally buying that you’re trying to pick out which one of the three thousand items on the Jerry’s Deli menu you’re gonna order. I know you’re getting the half sandwich and bowl of soup because that’s what I always get. So sad.

Sofa of the Month Club

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

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Man, it’s been a while. The corner has been looking pretty lonely. The occasional mattress would pop up here and there but never any sofas—until today. this is a nice little brother/sister act. The little one appeared yesterday and this morning I see that the big one sneaked up behind it. The bigger the crowd the more people show up. I guess the same goes for furniture. I really like the crack-allure the little one has. It kinda looks like a bowl of pudding left in the fridge for too long. Again we’re missing the bottom cushions but those never seem to turn up. On my way home tonight I’m gonna check for change. Wish me luck.

UPDATE:

Someone dropped off another sofa today taking the grand total of sofas to 3!

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UPDATE:

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Someone threw another into the mix. Four is a record but let’s go for five. Come on residents of Van Nuys you can do it!

I drove to Christmas dinner with close to Jay Leno

Monday, January 7th, 2008

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I saw Jay Leno driving around on Christmas and snap this photo. He waved back and smiled. Merry Christmas Mr. Leno!

He’s driving his 1932 Duesenberg SJ. How do I know this? Because I went to his website jaylenosgarage.com. This dude owns a million cars.

I drove to work with close to the cast of Reno 911

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

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Saw these girls walking in the rain on Ventura. Great legs!

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