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The Dress Detective, Case #735/b
The first day I saw the Orange Lady it was October and the smog hung low in a fair attempt at a moody atmosphere in Los Angeles. The film industry was slow and jobs in wardrobe on movie sets were … Continue reading
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An Open Letter: Quarters, Bitch!
To all you sad bastards who never noticed the last decade of commemorative US State Quarters: I know that it’s 2009 and I should just let it go. It’s almost six months since the final release of the Hawaii state … Continue reading
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Overheard in Runyon Canyon
Runyon Canyon is a gorgeous hike overlooking Hollywood that feels more like a velvet roped club. It’s where LA goes when it can’t get enough LA, a nature hike to see and be seen. A nature hike. Only in LA … Continue reading
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Trust the Faggot: Questions from Queens and Other Boroughs
Dearest Invertina, My husband and I have recently moved into a new apartment. I found at a flea market a rather elegant Japanese bench with shelves underneath to store shoes. I thought I’d have our guests remove their shoes upon … Continue reading
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