The power went out in my neighborhood again last night---now it's back up, but I'm having connection issues. I'm in a local Internet/coffee joint not named Starbucks on Venice Blvd, called Venice Grind. I got me a hot cup of smokey latte while I wait for my tech to show up. Light blogging for me until the connectivity issues are resolved. The coffee is great and wireless is free...Louie really loves this place.
By John Amato
— December 17, 2006