7-Eleven

(Left) Wilshire Coffee Pot restaurant, c1930 (located at 8601 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills) and (right) the Coffee Cup Cafe, c1920 (8901 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles). Photos via the Los Angeles Public Library. But no, they’re not now 7-Elevens. 8601 Wilshire Blvd. is an apartment building, and 8901 Pico Blvd. is a Wells Fargo bank branch.

Above My Desk

It was turned over to the new owner yesterday. And yes, this is real: my desk was at this window. I wonder how long it will take him to notice it, and whether he’ll “get it.” One hopes! I like “real life” memes. 🙂