Two recommended reads, both from today’s Pasadena Star-News:
1. The golden voice of Dodger baseball – by Robert Rector
Nothing is better than going for a walk through the neighborhood on a summer evening and hearing Vinnie’s voice coming out of just about every screen door.
2. The confessions of Clarence Thomas revealed – by Maureen Dowd
Poppy Bush’s protege has served his master well.
West Coast Grrlie Blather 
Rockin’ links.