I set out to visit Alexander Hamilton’s house on West 141 Street, New York City. The ride was an easy one from Brooklyn, the L to the A off at 145th and Nicolas Avenue. Being a decidedly downtown girl when I lived in NYC, I had never taken the A train so far north. Hamilton’s residence, aka The Grange, is a short walk from the subway to Hamilton Terrace. The house is rather … [Read more...]
Up the California Coast Road Trip: Part One
I needed to get out of myself. Thoughts spun around my head like a hamster in a wheel. I needed to shut my laptop and get the hell out of Dodge, specifically up the California Coast for a road trip. So rather spontaneously I reserved a room at the Alamo Motel and took off. Every destination would be rather random and unplanned. A step out of my comfort zone. I don’t know … [Read more...]
Lotus Festival Echo Park
The Lotus Festival in Echo Park, Los Angeles takes place July 15th and 16th. If you haven't seen these beauties go this weekend. Lotus blossoms don't last very long, and this year they've bloomed even earlier. Come! Take in the sites and enjoy the food and fun. … [Read more...]
The Way I Like to Travel
There are different types of travelers. First timers filled with trepidation and excitement. Some take travel steroids and hit one city after another racking up cities for bragging rights. The frugal fanatic is hell bent on getting the most for the least. Some travel for work, I was amongst this group for a very long time. I got to see a lot of incredible places while shooting … [Read more...]
Echo Park & Angelino Heights
I'm getting a bit tired of food posts. So I've decided to showcase what I consider some of the hidden gems of Los Angeles. And I couldn't think of a better person to explore with me than Kelli of Layers Los Angeles. Kelli is familiar with Echo Park Lake, but had never explored the area. I was thrilled to play tour guide as I had lived in the area for many years. The park is … [Read more...]
