There is a casualness and imprecision practically intrinsic to Los Angeles. It's only in this city that I've encountered people who aren't sure what neighborhood they live in. What's more, they seem undisturbed, it's all "Los Angeles," after all, an abstract city where many residents are seemingly less concerned with where they actually live than where they park their cars. Business … Continue reading Los Angeles Linguistics Part 1 — A Tale of Two Neighborhoods
Month: December 2016
Southland Parks โ Visiting Granada Park
A week ago I visited OโMelveny Park, often said to be Los Angelesโs second largest park โ but actually its fifth. A few days later I visited the actual second largest park, albeit of Alhambra, not Los Angeles. That communityโs Granada Park is a pleasant community park second in size only to Almansor Park. ***** … Continue reading Southland Parks โ Visiting Granada Park
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Swinging Doors โ A Guide to Winter Warmers
Though technically still autumn, itโs now felt like winter for over a week here in Los Angeles. The days are very short and on the long cold nights itโs been dipping into the single digits. Weโve been blessed with a little bit of rain here and there and the Santa Ana Winds have been whipping up leaves and … Continue reading Swinging Doors โ A Guide to Winter Warmers
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Southland Parks โ Visiting OโMelveny Park
Iโd wanted to visit OโMelveny Park since first getting wind of its existence several years ago and seeingย repeated references to its beingย the second largest park in Los Angeles (afterย much better known Griffith Park). However, whereas I can easily walk or ride my bicycle to Griffith Park, OโMelveny is about fifty kilometers from Pendersleigh and public … Continue reading Southland Parks โ Visiting OโMelveny Park
Eric Brightwell 