1) I recently visited Los Angeles for the first time. While I enjoyed Venice (not the beach), Santa Monica, and Pasadena, I was disappointed in the the traffic issues in L.A. I know that that’s probably a common complaint. Seriously, though, with as much money that is in that city and as much as people there care about clean air and a better environment, can’t someone get the ball rolling on a better transportation infrastructure?

And don’t get me started on the service industry (e.g., wait staff). For years, I’ve heard that Dallas is like L.A., only smaller. I disagree. Dallas is like L.A., only nicer.

Still, the people the plus one and I hung out with were great and very hospitable. I’d go back again, and this time I won’t have any illusions about it.

2) Calla comes out with their new album on 20 February, and I’m excited. With every new release they expand and push themselves creatively, as any important artist should. Check out their first single, “Bronson,” available on their Web site.

3) I leave for Melbourne, Australia, tomorrow for a work trip. If you’re nice to me, I may bring you back a magnet. Or a kangaroo.

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