Los Angeles, your stock has risen thanks to a flub I may have made.
Just the other day I saw on facebook that my closest friends fiance had the opportunity to meet and speak with the one and only Michael Pollan. You may, or may not, recall that on various occasions I have stated that I am not his biggest fan or really not much of a fan at all. Well, while heading up to Tahoe this past Saturday I asked my friend why his fiance met with Michael Pollan. After providing the reason for the meeting, I inquired how it is that she came to meet with him. The response I received came as a shock to me and instilled a bit of fear. It turns out that Mr. Pollan is a permanent faculty member at UC Berkeley’s Journalism school. Now, why did that instill some fear? Well, as you know (if you’ve been reading the blog), in the past year I have changed directions many times. For awhile I thought about Urban/Environmental Planning (still do), getting back into the snowboarding industry and getting into the outdoor apparel industry. I have though once again shifted directions. I’ve actually been contemplating applying to graduate school to pursue a masters in Journalism. The idea is new, so no harm there but for obvious reasons Berkeley would be top choice. Alas, if per chance someone from the admissions were to view my review and other things I may have said about Mr. Pollan (really not that bad) I could have some immediate points against me. That’s where Los Angeles comes in, you could be runner up, perhaps I should consider schools in your region as well. I’ve decided that my integrity cannot be compromised and I will stick with my position regarding Mr. Pollan. If it hurts me, well, that would stink. That was a rather long winded and boring story without much a climax and for that I am sorry. What’s done is done. Womp.
Here’s what you really came here for anyhow.
Monday, March 15th
@ 7pm
- Mark Gluth, James Greer and Dennis Cooper, authors, will be at Book Soup representing Little House on the Bowery. Each of these esteemed authors will talk about their works. To write out what each of these “badass” dudes have written would be a difficult task for me at the moment so if you’re interested in learning more click the Book Soup link above to find out. I will tell you that James Greer was at one time the bassist for the band Guided by Voices (one of my favorites).
Tuesday, March 16th
@ 7pm
- Jodi Picoult, author, will be at Vroman’s signing and talking about her latest book House Rules. So I don’t actually know anything about Ms. Picoult other than the fact that I’ve heard her name a lot and I believe her to be the author of the book turned movie My Sisters Keeper which I think made a lot of women cry (not that there’s anything wrong with that). I guess I mention her appearance because I am sure she has a loyal following of readers and fans that would like to be close enough to touch her or just get her to a sign a copy of their book. This of course is a ticketed event and those bad boys will cost $28
Tuesday, March 16th
@ 7pm
- Jeff Garlin, actor and author, is going to be discussing his book, My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World, at Book Soup. You’re probably more familiar with Mr. Garlin from his role in Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm in which he plays Larry’s best friend. The book is about Jeff’s attempt to live healthier while filming the seventh season of Curb. In a side note, not having anything to do with Mr. Garlin, I somehow came to be watching the Marriage Ref last night on television (sympathy and disgust welcome). Larry David, Madonna and Ricky Gervais were on it and I almost thought that Madonna was going to beat up Larry David, she could too. That’s it.
Wednesday, March 17th
@ 730pm
- Lisa Lutz, author, will be at Skylight Books reading from and signing copies of her book The Spellmans Strike Again, the fourth book in her Spellman series. I think Ms. Lutz is kind of like Ms. Picoult. That’s all I really know. Oh and I think that a movie for the Spellman Files in the works. Either you know her and her work or you don’t.
