Archive for April, 2009

Christmas Morning and a Camera

Apr 30, 2009 by Lisa Newton

Creative Inkwell, is a new site dedicated to “making your blog great” and was created by Sean Platt and David Wright. It’s currently hosting a creative writing contest.
 
I thought participating would be fun, plus a [...]

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Travelin’ Local visits the City of Brotherly Love

Apr 28, 2009 by Lisa Newton

It is both my pleasure and joy to introduce today’s featured article, by D. Travis North.
By way of further introduction, Travis’ own biography and background is provided by him as:
"D. Travis North is [...]

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“Fishing in the City”

Apr 27, 2009 by Lisa Newton

Have you ever thought about fishing in Los Angeles?
Until I went to the Santa Monica Pier and saw all the people fishing, it didn’t even occur to me, but then again, I’m not a fisherman.
But, [...]

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The Ocean is My Mom

Apr 26, 2009

El océano es mi mamá
Le digo –asústame!- y cuando estoy caminando
Me avienta unas olas que me lastiman y unos
Tiburoncitos chiquitos.
Le digo hazme guapo y me viste con conchas,
alga marinas, estrellas de mar, y perlas [...]

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“Postcards from Ballona”

Apr 24, 2009

On Earth Day, April 22, 2009, a group of artists and volunteers gathered to revamp the “Postcards from Ballona” mural which has graced the Ballona Creek Bike Path access ramp on the west side of [...]

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The Third Street Promenade by Day

Apr 23, 2009

Third Street Promenade is an all pedestrian street in Santa Monica, and is considered one of the premier shopping destinations in Los Angeles.
Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean–coupled with Los Angeles’s Mediterranean [...]

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Torrey Pines Beach – Up Close and Personal

Apr 21, 2009

This is last story from my Torrey Pines series, featuring its ocean shore.
Although Torrey Pines was named for the pines trees that have prevailed for centuries, a major part of the park is the ocean [...]

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Please take me to the Playground

Apr 20, 2009

As of 2002, two-thirds of children, 18 and under, who live in Los Angeles do not live within walking distance (which is defined as ¼ mile) of a public park, according to the study, No [...]

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Los Angeles is the Entertainment Capital of the World

Apr 19, 2009

One of the great things about Los Angeles is that you never know when you’re going to literally encounter or find fantastic entertainment.
On any given day, also, there’s a plethora of creative things to do, [...]

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City Center Rocks Los Angeles

Apr 17, 2009

What was once only a dream not too long ago is now reshaping downtown Los Angeles–culturally, physically, musically, economically, and communally.
On May 15th, 2002, the LA City Council established the City Center Redevelopment Project Area, [...]

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A Solar powered Ferris Wheel?

Apr 16, 2009

After researching the history of the Santa Monica Pier, I was fascinated by its history, in particular, its Ferris Wheel.
Since my days of growing up in the shadow of Cedar Point, I have long been [...]

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Torrey Pines, Dolphins, and another day in San Diego

Apr 15, 2009

When we last left Torrey Pines, I was at the top, looking in all directions.
A few yards down from the trail, I saw that several people were looking out at the ocean; so of course, [...]

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Veterans for Peace, Arlington West, and their Tribute for our Troops

Apr 14, 2009

Every Sunday for the last five years, Veterans for Peace have created the stunning tribute for our troops entitled, “Arlington West.”
It’s physically located on the north side of the Santa Monica Pier.
Quoting directly from [...]

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