March 7 2010
The memory is vague, but the last time I visited Sunset Junction to see Elliott Smith’s iconic “Figure 8” album cover location, I was with Manny. I do remember thinking how special it was that fan’s notes to the late songwriter were visible for everyone to read. The location, like many murals around [...]
March 6 2010
Dark clouds hovered overhead and the parking lot was slick and wet, but they continued to beat their drums and stomp their feet. They danced for seven hours, even when the rains came and the people had gone. Above, Aztec dancers in the East Los Angeles Public Library parking lot.
March 4 2010
I’m not sure the hands are right, but the hats surely are.
March 2 2010
We couldn’t help but keep smiling on the way to the airport because we both knew it was the best way to keep the sadness from penetrating our thoughts. Six days seemed like an eternity together when she first arrived, but Tuesday morning was upon us and our dreadful reality was in perfect [...]
March 1 2010
I understand the vanity involved when carving your name into a concrete wall or spray-painting the side of a building, but I’ve really never understand what carving one’s name into a tree fulfills. Would you like it if I etched my name on your dog’s forehead? Above, a tree in Temescal Gateway Park. [...]
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