Category: Los Angeles

Hear on LA, the Republic (or Kingdom), of Los Angeles, its Provinces (or Counties), and their Capitals

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I was recently a guest on Tony Pierceโ€™s podcast, Hear in LA (Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube -- or read on the Hear in LA website) . Toward the end of our discussion, Tony proposed Los Angeles becoming its own country. We didn't discuss what sort of state it would be, I don't … Continue reading Hear on LA, the Republic (or Kingdom), of Los Angeles, its Provinces (or Counties), and their Capitals

Seth & Eric’s Airconditionless Adventure — 9-21 August 1998

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INTRODUCTION 13 August 2023 was the 25th anniversary of my first visit to Los Angeles. All those years ago, I wrote entries in a journal. At first, the accounts of the days' adventures had a diaristic air. After a few days on the road, however, I started just jotting down one and two-word notes with … Continue reading Seth & Eric’s Airconditionless Adventure — 9-21 August 1998

Vegetarian and Vegan Los Angeles

~ Eric Brightwell ~ 24 Comments

As far as I know, there haven't been any comprehensive surveys of global vegetarianism and veganism. Nevertheless, it is generally accepted that India is home to the largest population and percentage of vegetarians in the world, followed by either Taiwan orย Israel. Vegetarianism is also popular inย Austria, Australia, Brazil, and Germany. The US is not an … Continue reading Vegetarian and Vegan Los Angeles

Los Angeles Webography; or, Los Angeles Websites and Blogs

~ Eric Brightwell ~ 12 Comments

Amongst the many resources available pertaining to Los Angeles are websites, blogs, podcasts, and other online-only resources. I read many of them regularly, some too much, and almost all of them occasionally. For my own use and for the use of others (especially explorers and adventurers) Iโ€™ve here compiled what I hope is as conclusive a … Continue reading Los Angeles Webography; or, Los Angeles Websites and Blogs

California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Happy Valley

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There are at least four places inย Californiaย namedย Happy Valley. This blog entry is about the small neighborhood onย Los Angelesโ€™sย Eastside.ย  The first time I became aware of a place in Los Angeles called Happy Valley was after glancing at an online map. I ascertained that it was apparently located somewhere in the vicinity of Montecito Heights, an area … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Happy Valley