Doo Dah-Palooza
The Ineffable Off-Ramp Mysterions made their first entry at the 31st occasional Doo-Dah Parade in Pasadena.
A (Deli)cious Tradition
John goes to MacArthur Park as the city honors late deli owner Al Langer, who hung on for 60 years as the area went from prosperous to poor and almost back again.
Guacamole, Mon Amour
Ever fallen in love at Trader Joe's? I mean with a product? Then they discontinue that item? You're not alone. Off-Ramp contributor Karen Fritsche walks us through the steps of grief.
The Ineffable Off-Ramp Mysterions land at Doo-Dah
Princess Kate sits on the Off-Ramp Mysterion float, which is supposed to illustrate the mystery of Off-Ramp. Can you figure it out?
The Dresser's Dilemma
Off-Ramp commentator (and Mysterion) Mimi Pond speaks for legions when she asks, "Where do you shop for clothes when you're fifty years old and fifty pounds overweight?"
The Dresser's Answer
John and Mimi stand in front of her outfit for Doo-Dah, a slip-on Radio Tower.
Too Hot!
The Doo-Dah Parade considers itself the "twisted sister" of the prim and proper Rose Parade. With Belly Dancers, large mechanical cats and naked women you can see why.
Pop Star
Off-Ramp contributor Jackson Musker tours Galco's Soda Pop Stop in Highland Park with longtime manager - and noted pop theorist - John Nese.
Abundant Pharmacy
For a California Endowment exhibit, John visits Gin Herb, Chinatown's oldest traditional pharmacy.
And We're Off!
After three hours in the hot sun, the Ineffable Off-Ramp Mysterions march!
Grand Theft Antiquities?
Federal agents raided four museums in Southern California this week, including LACMA, looking for evidence that they accepted stolen objects.
Tarzan of Tarzana
Kevin Roderick continues his tour of the Valley. This time, Edgar Rice Burroughs. Think Tarzana.
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