The lion of the Los Angeles Times is in the hospital - Al Martinez

Al Martinez is a columnist for LA Observed. He has previously been a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and the Daily News.

From Mr. Martinez:

"I had no essay this week in L.A. Observed or in
my AARP blog because I was suddenly hit with a severe pain caused by a cracked rib caused, in turn, by using a steroid to help me breathe, caused by copd, caused by god. Blame him".




Let's wish him well in his speedy recovery.