It Might Help to Catch Up on News Before Calling Your Bookie
After the arrest of the restaurant diner in the finger-in-the-chili case, the lineup at Hollywood Park featured a great hunch bet, pointed out Joe Hughes of Irvine. The horse won (see accompanying). Of course, Hughes noticed it only in retrospect. “I didn’t bet this race,” he lamented.
The computer revolution spreads ... : To the fashion world. Mary deVall of Santa Monica spotted a sale of what seemed to be some undies for the sharply dressed keyboard set (see accompanying).
Unclear on the concept: Agoura Hills resident M.V. saw a for-sale ad from a surfer who didn’t take the model name of his board very seriously (see accompanying).
Some cutting words: Joe Navarro, 77, is one of the oldest active barbers in L.A., having started 49 years ago (see photos).
This despite the fact that his downtown shop on 2nd Street is unmarked, save for a barber’s pole that stopped twirling long ago.
When I ran into him the other day, I noticed his hair was long -- shaggy, even.
“I haven’t been able to cut it because my shoulder’s been sore,” he said.
Yes, Navarro shears his own locks.
“I don’t trust other barbers,” he explained, “especially the ones that call themselves ‘hairstylists.’ ”
Besides, if he cuts his own hair, he doesn’t have to leave a tip.
Cutting words (cont.): Navarro smiled when he mentioned a competitor who has several products for sale, including a hair-restorer and an anti-hair-fallout cream -- neither of which accounts for many sales.
Could have something to do with the barber’s appearance.
“He’s bald,” Navarro said.
miscelLAny: The other day, I mentioned that one driver I’d steer clear of is an SUV owner with the plate US MALE and a plate-holder saying, “Disgruntled Postal Worker.”
Well, US MALE (whose first name is Rich) wrote to say that the “disgruntled” image is only a myth. “Most of us are easygoing, fun-loving, mentally stable, law-abiding citizens,” he said.
He added: “I hope you’re not expecting your income tax return in your mailbox anytime soon, Steve. Oops!”
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