So, we had our first real LA experience the other day. Nothing to glitzy or glamorous, but noteworthy all the same.

Micki and I were sitting in my new favorite sushi restaurant, Kaya, in Marina Del Rey, just a block from where I’ve been working. This place is known for two things: having the BIGGEST lunch boxes in town, and always playing the greatest collection of 80’s pop music imaginable. At one point I made a comment about the woman at the table next to us looking like “Downtown” Julie Brown. A moment later I heard her speak and it was no longer a joke. Just as “Two Of Hearts” came on the overhead, it occurred to us that this woman was in fact “Downtown” Julie Brown. At that moment, my lunchbox appeared even bigger.

Pretty cool, right? I have to say, the years have treated Miss Brown quite well. She looked better than ever and was decked out in a very funky, but incredibly subtle little outfit. If ever I’d have tried to imagine how she dresses while off the clock, I’m sure I would’ve pictured something far more tacky. You go, girl.

PS - this rules.