The Bodhi Tree, a Bookstore No More
The Bodhi Tree has been a Los Angeles institution since I can remember. Located in West Hollywood, on Melrose Avenue, the Bodhi Tree was one of the first bookstores of its kind. It was a metaphysical bookstore, redolent with incense burning in its labyrinthine rooms. Just walking through the door made you feel like [...]
When Sex Goes to the Dogs
Let me begin by saying I enjoy having pets. Pets are great companions, and they give you unqualified love in return for very little. To be the object of adoration, you just need to pet them, feed, them, change their cages or little boxes every now and then, and take them for a walk. [...]
Good Taste and Dog Food Pate`
Once upon a time quality branding followed quality product. In order to be recognized as a premium line, the manufacturers, designers, whatever, had to actually produce quality goods. You, the consumer, could tell the goods were of high quality because of the materials used and the art and craft of their finishing. [...]
When You Still Want to Marry a Virgin
We are nearing the close of the first decade of the 21st Century. Yet there are men who still want to marry a virgin. Forget the bygone days when the mother-in-law or some other responsible party held up the bloody wedding night sheet to proclaim the chastity of the blushing bride. Forget the fact that [...]
Obesity and Healthcare Reform
While everyone rants and raves on one side or the other about healthcare reform, little is said about one major contributing factor to the outrageous cost of healthcare. Fat people. I know it is a term that makes everyone flinch as it is no longer politically correct. There are other terms to use instead, full [...]