Home now. "Circus Liqours". The

January 31, 2002

Home now. "Circus Liqours". The name tantalizes me. It sits at the corner of Vineland and Burbank if memory serves me correctly. You Angelinos can giggle if I am wrong. A giant neon clown holds the big bass drum emblazoned with the words "Circus Liqours". Those must be some crazy drinks. The alcohol endorsed by clowns has got to be pretty good. I take it they might not be big on the expensive wines but the parties would be a lot of fun. I'm now a short flight away from that clown and his psychedelic booze. I was returning a bass guitar today and one of my friend's dogs, who is usually "stand-off-ish", large, and seamingly benign, became unfriendly as I attempted to leave his yard. French Mastiff. This got her brother (usually oafish and friendly) all excited too and he joined in for the torment. My friend was ensconced in his studio and couldn't hear me pleading with the dogs to once again recognize my non-threatening nature. I wonder if, "can't you see you're terrifying me?" is direct enough in these situations? I gave them lots of petting just the other day. I don't get it. I backed my way to the gate and my last burst of anger actually worked and she let me slip out. The downhill of the adrenalin rush is similar to that one you get after the near fatal car accident you realize just about happened to you. I'm worried about her though. When dogs act that way there is something wrong. Maybe someone with flaming red hair, blue boots and a bass guitar has been lurking around there with evil intent and she is going to take it out on anyone who fits that description. I fit that description just the other day though and she was OK with me at that time. WAIT A MINUTE! The clowns! They fit that description! Maybe they put some of their crazy liqour in her bowl. Naughty clowns. There is probably a D.R.F.C.A.P. chapter somewhere in Hollywood. Dogs Recovering From Clown Alcohol Pranks. Well...it IS Los Angeles...maybe there are prescription drugs for dogs in her situation

CN