Last night we hit the food trucks and pictured above, the most delicious IncrediBalls burgers.
(Ground Kobe beef, bacon, gruyere, arugula, garlic aioli and toasted brioche aka “bun”.)

My first trip to Los Angeles was nested in that quick chunk between Christmas and New Years.

In the place of touristy notions and vague expectations, I was introduced to fascinating and friendly people.

The beginning of an unexpected crush on a city I hope to see again soon.

Homemade tamales by Nicole kicked off the new year proper.

Strawberries were also served.

This little one’s called Maya.

Eagle Rock

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, iPhone, exterior

The Trabant from a U2 show. I think that was the Zoo Station tour.
I dunno.

This is the hotdog Phish rode in on, during a New Years Eve show, I believe.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be interesting for folks that make clothes, or appreciate rock outfits.
It is amazing in that regard.

They don’t let you take photos once you’re inside.

This shot from a corner in Cleveland is for my friend Dicky from California who said he was
tired of seeing the Convenient store.

I’m so behind, but I’m vowing to get caught up one day.

Back in 2003 I got nostalgic when I spotted a Convenient Food Mart in St. Louis.
We had one of these stores next to a Larosa’s pizzeria that served as a hub for post high school activities
back in my hometown.

The pizza joint since closed and the Convenient became an Ameristop.

Visiting Cleveland in June I found this exact version of the one we had in New Richmond.

Memories flooded back all over again.

I almost felt like blaring some Violent Femmes or Rush and asking for someone to buy me beer.