Our friends Eric and Nancy could be cultural ambassadors, they are so dialed in to what’s going on in Los Angeles’ cultural scene. When they invite us anywhere, from dim sum downtown or to a concert, we clear our calendars. Here we sat at the Doheny Mansion inches away from a quivering violin, felt the…
Another situation in which I was invited to a party but didn’t get to meet the hostess. I don’t want to be that “mystery guest” who isn’t gracious enough to thank the person who kindly threw open her floor-to-ceiling doors. Rather than be a faceless stranger, I took a moment to send a follow-up. Please…
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On the late-night News, there was a story about plans for a new architectural design that was ethereal, floating above the ground. I guessed in a flash from the description it was my friend Ron’s work. We’d struck up a friendship on an airplane and when we got back to Los Angeles, I went downtown…
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…I’m the first to admit it. I’m not a Mickey fan, usually, but when “America’s Funniest Videos” tapes on the property of the newest Disney resort, and the exercise teacher’s great, I want to make sure Nita gets proper attention. I ask for the name of the General Manager, and when I get back to…
