Los Angeles was and is a nonstop kaleidoscope of faces. I walk down Ocean and marvel at the elderly lady with bright orange hair and matching flame lipstick. After encountering this walking inferno, I contemplated myself as a redhead. The Latina woman with the shaved eyebrows and purple liner—was that me? Could I wear gold [...]

Something interesting happened here while I was was working late to put the finishing touches on some projects.  As is often the case when I’m on deadline, I marked up a delivery menu with my dinner order.  I have three or four favorite spots (all of which deliver, of course) that serve burgers, pizza, and [...]