Sometimes You Need Beer to Fall In Love

The Hollywood Bowl is a really fantastic venue for concerts. Quaint, great acoustics, outdoors, romantic, and you can bring in your own food and drink - including booze. Of course, that generally sets me up for a headache the next morning - quite literally.

Last night, Charlie and I (no comments from the peanut gallery - this has been on the calendar for months) went to see Gavin DeGraw and Sheryl Crow at the Hollywood Bowl. We packed our picnic lunch and some travel size wines, and had a great evening. I know what you're all thinking, "CHARLIE!?!?" Yes, Charlie. Let's just say that we've been talking again - nothing serious, so cork it. ANYWHO, the concert was pretty great. My only complaint is that Sheryl Crow, a boots and jeans kinda gal played and sang her heart out in Manolo Blahnik stilettos and a Dolce & Gabana gown. Man, has she gone all Hollywood on her roots. But, nonetheless, she was entertaining. And, Gavin DeGraw, who opened for her rocked. If you haven't already, check out his CD - he's one talented kid. But, he definitely won my permanent affection when he sat down at the piano and played the most beautiful and brutally honest song I'd ever heard. The title? "Sometimes You Need Beer To Fall In Love". It was almost as if you could see the Doves of life flying out into the sunset. So romantic. But seriously, the more wine I drank, the more romantic the ambiance - or so I thought. I think our little friend Gavin has a valid point.

I did wake up this morning with a blazing headache and an Englishman beside me. Lordy lord, will I ever learn? Red wine gives me headaches and so do British men. No need to lambaste me. I'm doing it quite well to myself.

On a lighter note, I did a TOTAL LA thing this past weekend. I had Cameron, aka - the new doggie star, professionally photographed. Now, before you think I've totally cracked up, I must justify it with the fact that I was at the pet store while they were doing it. As you can see, Cameron is a total stud. And so no one gets confused because he's so puffy and white, I put him in a dump truck to prove his masculinity. Laugh all you want. When Cam stars in the next "As Good As It Gets" and makes me millions, you'll all come knocking on our door.....