Folks, it’s that time of year again when I take my vacation. I will be off until July 20, but Steve Ramirez will be here to update the blog and spend time with you. If you have any request threads for him, post your comments here. No thrilling vacation plans like Cabo this year, just going to Palm Springs next week to play golf with the family in 110-plus degree temperatures. When I get back, Lamar Odom better be a Laker…

Above: This is what a vacation should be, but guess I’ll have to settle for some R&R by the pool instead.

Below: This is when you know it’s time to get away …