Mysteries of Los Angeles

Why do people imagine that Californians have

a relaxed, indulgent, decadent, do-your-own-thing

approach to life? Their public signage comes across

like a totalitarian Nanny State scolding Walter Mitty.

Break out the topless monokinis,

light a joint and cue the Beach Boys.... Oh wait!

No beer, no swimming, no dogs, no snoozing...

has martial law been imposed?