
Columns on life, laughter, and the occasional gin, from a 30-year Los Angeles Times writer.
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I inked myself with a pen the other day, something that rarely happens anymore. Generally, I only pick up a pen to write thank-you notes to the gardener, not much else.
The two-inch ink mark on my leg took me back to the days when I had bl...
Cleopatra reportedly killed herself with a cobra. I prefer steaks rare and single-malt scotch.
Either venom will work fine — one quickly, the other over time. I will admit that the cobra is far more dramatic, almost romantic.
That’s Cleop...
Say what you want about Los Angeles: the prices, the traffic, the spotty leadership. But this city is full of great storytellers.
I like when stuff goes a little wrong.
OK, what’s so wrong with beguiling diversions? They’re rare, but are they wrong? And is fussing over my kid’s meals a beguiling diversion?
I nibble as I cook, which makes fasting before a routine blood test a little extra challenging, for...
Random thoughts while waiting for an order of fries (extra crispy) and a chocolate malt (extra malt):
Dad jokes are the best jokes.
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Renowned L.A. Times columnist, author and speaker Chris Erskine writes about family life in Los Angeles.
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