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Hey Soul Mates,
just a thank you to shout out to Johnnie Wilder, Jr whose passing was announced today. Johnnie was the lead singer for Heatwave. Readers will remember that I wrote a blog about them just this past month. We had fun trying to play The Groove Line at our rent party. A talented cat. Peace, Johnnie!

The day was productive. Got one last hair cut before our departure. Thanks, Monica. So fresh and so clean, clean. I also got the first of my altered shirts. Hallelujah. My shirt fits! It's not easy finding sharp shirts when you got a figure like Mr. Pretzel.

I picked up some reading for the flight. Got Toure's new compilation of essays "Never Drank The Kool Aid." I heard him talking about it on the John Salley Block Party the other morning. He had some interesting things to say about Lauryn Hill. Where'd you go, Lauryn and what happened!? Figured I'd show some support. I'll give you a review when I'm done.

Tomorrow is Friday. My last day at work in Hollywood for a while. Enjoy the weekend. I'm busying packing.
From L.A. With Love

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Anonymous said…
Bon voyage and have a blast on your From LA w/ Love tour!
5:46 AM, May 21, 2006
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