A Cautionary Tale: Southern California is "not real life".

Take a close look at the map posted above. What you are looking at is an archeological, as well as, a sociological anomaly. The boundaries of this region stemming from Tijuana, Mexico, northward toward San Francisco, is home to the most striking, extravagant looking human beings, per square mile, than any place in the world. If you don’t believe me (and I don't blame you, if you've never been here) then, please, come see for yourself.

Ricci and I have discussed, debated and deliberated the simple question to all of this: "Why?" Why are these people here? Is it the weather? Well, the weather IS ridiculously BEAUTIFUL on a consistent basis. But that can't be the "only" reason, can it..?

Is it Hollywood? Is it the military bases? What is it??

Well, after some careful thought last night I figured it out, at least for the "women" part. I now have a good idea why so many excruciatingly beautiful women FLOCK to all parts of Southern California with no end in sight...

"Options".

SoCal gives you every "option" you could ever want in life. And how many times have you heard a woman answer the question: "So, what do you want out of life?" The usual answer: "Everything." And from TJ to San Fran, you can actually "have it all".

If you like swimming all day..SoCal has it. You like skiing all day..SoCal has it. You like weed? We gotz it. You like having your picture taken? we got'cha covered. You like the beach? Well EVERYBODY likes the beach.. But do you like mountains with those beaches, or just mountains separate from the beaches..? Hell, WE GOT BOTH.

"Options". Whatever you want to do, you can do it..in spades..in Southern Cal. But do not think this is some "commercial" for living in sunny San Diego, or "Golden" Newport Beach.. Oh nooo.

You see, this entire region, though based on reality, is far from it. "How so, Professor? I mean, don’t people live, work and raise families out there? You're crazy Professor!" Sure they do. But for the most part, it's all "pretend", until the next "fantasy " comes up and then you just move on to that new one.

I always wondered why relationships here are so fragile. Why my first thought on marriage was that, if I ever did get married I would immediately leave the State.

..Why? Well, you see, here, if you have ANY weakness...A N Y at all, you can exploit that weakness 500-fold. You like shopping? you can shop FOREVER here..everyday. You like long legs? Here, you can see the EXACT type long legs on 14 different types of women, all stunningly beautiful..every single day. ..Mind you, you can't GET these women at all. But eventually, you'll start thinking you can. And that's when you'll start looking at your wife or girlfriend "differently".

Let's say your husband just isn't cutting it anymore in the romance department. In So Cal, just go outside. You can "go outside" EVERYDAY. It's always spring time here. And you'd be AMAZED how many men want to "romance" you to death. Now, of course, these men aren't worth a damn and have no respect for you, your husband or your burgeoning family..but they LOOOOOVE the romance part. If your "weakness" has to do with romance and relationships and being with that "certain special someone"..you are in trouble. That weakness will be exploited.

And this is why women come here in droves. "Options".

Men are pretty stupid, generally so I'm guessing they come here either by accident, the military, a job transfer, or for the WOMEN (whether seen on TV, movies or other media).

Women though, move out here on a mission. They KNOW exactly why they're here. And they've known for a while.

This is a cautionary tale, folks. Yeah, Southern California can be fun, but understand where you are. Scuba diving is fun too, but you better know how to swim. You'd better get training. You'd better know what species of fish to stay away from. And you'd BETTER know.. when to get back in the boat.