This morning I got blog-spotted at a coffee shop in Venice. But the lurking Elish reader snuck off before I could get her email or anything. Jennifer? Where art thou?

This afternoon I spent three hours with a documentary crew who are making a film called “Hulatopia.” I got to be the “hooping head” who talked authoritatively about midcentury american hooping and how difficult intercourse would be if everybody had a hula hoop. Oh and I got to hoop in the Pacific, thus attaining one of my goals for this trip (see next post).

Then I ate a fish taco I’ve been dreaming of for some time (Angelinos, I realize it’s just Rubio’s, but appreciate that shit! Taco Del Mar can’t compare). I’ve visited with numerous old friends, made a couple new ones, and touched the ocean. 24 hours in, this business trip has already been an enormous success.

I’ve taken some pictures. Would you like to see?