I never really intended to write about the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles on this blog. It is a hard neighborhood to write about in regards to it being a “happening” destination. It is pretty residential. Blocks and blocks of dingbat apartments, peppered with restaurants, and private businesses not open to the public. Throughout L.A., Safer at Home, I have gotten to know Palms better out of necessity. I have…
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Los Angeles, take-out guide part two
Continuing on with my Los Angeles, Safer at Home take-out guide I start a little in reverse. I begin my recommendations where the meal ends, with dessert. I continue with drinks and then get into tasting menus. Again, don’t read when hungry. NOTE: Many of…
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Five things I have been doing during Los Angeles, Safer at home: Part two-Wild Parrots
Continuing on from part one, the five things I have been doing during Los Angeles, Safer at home, I am going to stay in Pasadena. Today I would like to talk about some Pasadena natives–the Wild Parrots of Los Angeles. Two: Hearing the daily migration…
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Five things I have been doing during Los Angeles, Safer at Home: Part One-Book Releases
During these last few months of Los Angeles, Safer at Home (L.A.,SAH), I have made an effort to explore and learn new things about this city. Things I know I wouldn’t have had the chance to experience if I was commuting to my 9 to…
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A year in review
Dear readers, This Ugly Beautiful City 2.0 is now a little over a year old. Its birthday was on June 8th and I missed acknowledging it. I think I needed a minute to reflect. This year has been a lot. A lot of fear, anger, sadness,…
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How to explore Los Angeles without leaving home: week 5
Here we are still. This is week seven for those of us in Los Angeles. We just experienced our first heatwave. It is hard to not want to climb into the Pacific Ocean and jump the waves. Finding virtual opportunities for you to explore my…
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How to explore L.A. without leaving the house: Week 4
Week four for the blog and week six of being #saferathome for those of us in California. I hope you are all healthy and safe. Without too much introduction, I am going to get right into it. If you are finding the explore Los Angeles…
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How to explore Los Angeles from home: Week 3
I am starting my fifth week of #saferathome. My third week in showing you how you can explore Los Angeles from home. It has felt long and short at the same time. It feels eerily quiet, except for the sound of sirens and this songbird…
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Explore Los Angeles from Home: Week 2
Continuing on with my series on how to explore Los Angeles from home, I bring you seven ways to see my favorite city from your couch. It is hard to find positives right now, but if I can list one, it is increased access to…