The Awl Author: Philo Hagen Article Mentions
Author, Philo HagenMentioned, Mariah Carey Mentioned, Andy Dick Mentioned, Michael C. Hall Mentioned, Mario Lopez Mentioned, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mentioned, T I Mentioned, Mrs. Claus Mentioned, Starbucks
by Philo Hagen When I was a kid we'd escape the Seattle winter gloom and rain and roll down Interstate 5 to California. Descending from the Shasta National ForesT Into California's Central Valley, I'd always put down the window and stick my hand gleefully into the warm, rushing air. It feels like California, mom! It feels like California! Not long ago but many years later, I found myself traveling that same stretch of highway. Windows down, a hot and dry wind tousled my hair as I reached my hand ouT Into the sun. It sure felt like California alright, and I couldn't help but notice that this realization had left a very big smile on my face. That's when I thought: is it self-abusive to spend your whole life in wet, dark, dank cities when you ...(read more)
... by Philo Hagen When I was a kid we'd escape the Seattle winter gloom and rain and roll down Interstate 5 to California. Descending from the Shasta National ForesT Into California's Central Valley, I'd always put down the window and stick my hand glee ...
... really is our Mrs. Claus, but only because Grandma was given a stray bullet. Stopping at the mall to pick up a few holiday items myself, realizing thaT I hadn't been in an actual mall in years, as I walked past the Kiehl's store I spied Mario Lopez ...
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