Purple Haze

Somewhere on Venice Beach, CA
Locals are giddy with the prospect of the CA November referendum that would legalize the possession of 1 oz of weed and/or the ability to grow your own. Personal observation is that many citizens have already jumped the gun. Polls show more than half of Californians support the ballot issue. The proliferation of Medicinal Use clinics is already huge, many fretting the vote will put them out of business and/or lower the profit margin. Can Wal-Mart be far behind? Some say the legalization will assist in lowering the 19.5 billion (yes, billion) deficit by becoming a new source of taxation.

In the meantime, LA County is considering school closures and layoffs ala KCMO.

At the same time Rodeo Drive keeps on ticking, no shortage of high end vehicles and bulging bags with designer logos in the hands of well-heeled shoppers. We spotted Larry King, wow, how old is he anyway? By himself, I suspect on the prowl he's keeping a sharp eye out for wife #8.

So much for LALA Land.