Nobody Drives in LA — the A Line Extension to Pomona

On 19 September 2025, Metro's A Line Extension to Pomona opened to the public. That day, there was an event called Rock the Rails which offered free music, free rides, and free food at the new stations. I decided to check it out and made an event for a "group ride." I was joined by … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — the A Line Extension to Pomona

Where Fools Fear to Tread — Visiting Portmerion

https://videopress.com/v/DFih1UhZ?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2FDFih1UhZ%2Fimg_0148-1_mov_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true https://videopress.com/v/QpgABgr3?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Back in June, I visited Wales for the first time. I took the train to Portmerion. For the uninitiated, here’s what Wikipedia has to say: Portmeirion (/pɔːrtˈmɛriən/;[1] Welsh pronunciation: [pɔrtˈmei̯rjɔn]) is a folly[2] tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It lies on the estuary of the River Dwyryd in the community of Penrhyndeudraeth, … Continue reading Where Fools Fear to Tread — Visiting Portmerion

No Enclave — Los Angeles Transplants

It’s often said that Los Angeles is a city of immigrants. Although the same is almost never said of refugees, it should be. Together, immigrants and refugees account for roughly 35% of Angelenos. And while native Angelenos are often discusses as if they're as rare as rain, California-born Angelenos actually account for about 52% of … Continue reading No Enclave — Los Angeles Transplants