HOMEWRECKERS ANONYMOUS ...

When is a home wrecker a welcome sight?  When it's the name of a home demolition service parked in front of Santa Monica's favorite fixer-upper, that's when!  This mysterious "House of Wreckers" truck was seen in the neighborhood this morning.  Let's hope it was casing the joint ...!

GAME CALLED ON ACCOUNT OF DRIZZLE ...!

Never let it be said that the 7th and Montana crowd doesn't have enough sense to come in from the rain.  At the first sign of drizzle this morning, a crowd including Kovar, Dennis, Peter, Rafael and yours truly quickly dispersed.  And with good reason, too, as inclement weather transformed our favorite Starbucks into a watering hole.  Special thanks to Roving Reporter Lisa Lake for her live, on the scene photography!

SHARK BAIT AND A CASE OF AMNESIA ...

It was an unforgettable moment at Starbucks this morning as an adorable Pug named "Shark Bait" made the scene in her own, customized wagon.  Moments later, the poor traumatized pup -- recovering from surgery -- lived up to her name as that rascal Charlie lunged at her.  In other news, Kathy gave the thumbs-up to Unknown White Male, a documentary about Doug Bruce, a stockbrocker who developed a nasty case of amnesia only to rediscover his gentle side.  Maybe that's what Charlie needs ... a healthy dose of Amnesia!   

CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE ...

Ever wonder what Disneyland looks like when it's empty?  My friends at Disney hosted a dinner last night at an otherwise closed portion of the park -- "California Adventure" -- where we had our very own tour of the facilities.  Can you imagine Disneyland without people?  What next, Starbucks without coffee?!?  Editor's Note:  These photos don't do the experience justice (I guess I need both a zoom lens and a flash!).

I'M ALL EARS ...

You hear the funniest things here at Disneyland Hotel and, for my part, I'm all ears ... especially after my hosts from Disney sent a pair of Golden Mouse Ears to my room, complete with my name embroidered on the back.  For example, I could swear I heard kids running around all night long in the hallway.  Must have been my imagination ...I love this place! 

THAT MAGIC MOMENT ...!

It may not be 7th and Montana, but I’m having an absolutely magical time here at the Magic Kingdom where I'm attending some of the Happiest Meetings on Earth!  The fun began yesterday when, after parking my car on the outskirts of Fantasyland to avoid any Magical Dings, I ran right into America's favorite Ding-a-Ling, Goofy.  Goofy is the one on the left.  Anyway, wish me luck this morning ... something tells me Grande Drip isn’t a Magic word around here!

GET ME A PADDED CELL ...

Here's a Starbuck's Trivia Question for you:  Which 7th and Montana "regular" answers his cell phone by identifying himself as Captain Strange?  Winner gets an all-expenses paid trip to a padded cell, which is perhaps the last remaining refuge from the growing number of nincompoops who shout into their cell phones for all the world to hear.  I say we all invest in a Cone of Silence (see Photo #2)!