Profiles in Coolness: Dad

My dad is a pretty cool fella.  He went to high school in the late 60's, had hair like an Aztec Warrior-Poet and requested (and received) an American-made cherry sunburst Fender Stratocaster for his high school graduation present.  So he had his priorities straight.

I stole everything from my father's youth when I was an adolescent.  His poor CD collection never had a chance.  By the time my brother came around, I'm sure there was nothing left but late Madonna and Jeff Beck.  Yeesh. 

California Donut Shop Diaries: Ham and Cheese Croissants

Its been many a long night that i have yearned for the delicate taste of a ham and cheese croissant.  But not just any croissant; no, the one in my dreams looks the same every time.  I grew up in Southern California, so when i close my eyes and think of a burger, i see Inn-in-Out; when i think of pizza, I see a fat, doughy slice from Pizzamania.  And when i think of a croissant, i see this:

Soft flaky Croissant, thin delicate sheets of ham, and a some sort of gooey white cheese. You can get one of these bad boys at any random donut shop in Cali.  Mothers Donuts in Whittier and 3rd Street Cafe in Downey carries them, for anyone with too much sense to drive around looking for donuts until dawn.