Good Grief Charlie Brown

by chris cunningham

Being across the street from one of the largest shopping destinations in L.A. has its pluses and minuses. During the year it’s a blessing as the Farmer’s Market, Barnes and Nobles, Whole Foods, and the Pacific Theaters are all within walking distance and quite manageable. But, before the last belch of some skanky relative’s Thanksgiving stuffing reaches your nose, it turns into an all out maddening chaos. The Farmer’s Market becomes a grey haired gladiator brawl, the 14 screen theater makes you appreciate the 200 seat art house showing “Harold and Maude”, the book store turns into a study hall for University kids cramming for finals, and the Whole Foods grocery store looks like the food relief deliveries in Somalia. From now until Jan. 2nd I will only leave the house for work and emergency purposes. Oh, and “Return of the King next week. I did venture out to see the Mr. Bubble “snow fall” [LINK] at The Grove tonight. Every night at 7:00pm they shoot fake snow in the form of small bubbles from the rooftops to create a wintery holiday vibe. Which is only applicable if you’re from a fairly northern hemisphere country. Santa was there taking orders from the kiddies. “Buddy the elf, what’s your favorite color?” [VIDEO LINK].