1. If you're going to have a bar called "Chicago Freddie's" and you opt to flank the front door with life-sized statues of the Blues Brothers, make sure they're wearing shades, jackass.

2. One-hundred degree temperatures and palm trees cause a weird visual disconnect when they are backed by snow-capped mountains.

3. Rich people suck balls.  Driving to the law office with one of my compadres, we passed a public elementary school. "Look around, you, Jimmy," I said.  "There's all these beautiful golf courses, manicured lawns, fountains everywhere; the money and engineering to make this wasteland green is astounding.  Then why the fuck are they forcing their kids to play on sand and dirt!?"

4. Last night's meal was delicious all around.  A Caesar salad (can we spot a trend here?) followed by a large, well seasoned NY strip steak, mashed potatoes (including skins, thank you!) and grilled asparagus, washed down with two Fat Tire beers.  Unfortunately, we got there late enough that the kitchen was closed before we got a chance to order dessert.