May is almost over and the city continues to evolve in the COVID-19 era. Here are a few things that occurred in Los Angeles this past week. City of Angels Boxing Empties Out City of Angels Boxing was a thriving boxing gym in the heart of the city before March 2020. It welcomed people from … Continue reading May 25, 2020: Last Week in Los Angeles
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Travels of an Angeleno Before COVID-19: A Day in Shanghai
After three grueling days of walking in and around the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the time had finally come to enjoy the city. I had already developed blisters on both feet by this time. Each step was a test of will, curiosity, and desire for new experiences. Century Park The lake at the center … Continue reading Travels of an Angeleno Before COVID-19: A Day in Shanghai
Layover in Dallas
It was a Friday morning in July. I drank long past midnight the night before. After helping a coworker to his room at the Airbnb in which we were staying, I crashed in bed knowing I had an early flight. I set multiple alarms on the phone hoping one would be the one to get … Continue reading Layover in Dallas
Driving California State Route 1: The Pacific Coast Highway
Long before today's modern highways intertwined through the entire country, the term highway referred to long roads made for long distance driving. The best known of these roads is Route 66, which originally traversed from Chicago to Santa Monica beach. Then, it was the easiest way to travel if you were looking to move west. … Continue reading Driving California State Route 1: The Pacific Coast Highway
The Many Universities of California
While nerve-racking, one of the most exciting times as a parent has been my daughter's junior year of high school. This has been the year to visit local universities to help whittle down her college list. This is also the best way to show her it's not all about the big popular universities with ridiculously … Continue reading The Many Universities of California
The Streets of Los Angeles: Pico Boulevard
We Angelenos are constantly stuck in our cars but seldom give any thought to the history of the streets we drive on. What's the story behind Mulholland Drive? Why does Eagle Rock have a neighborhood of streets named after major universities? Why do we bother navigating through the Alvarado/Glendale street junction when we know it's … Continue reading The Streets of Los Angeles: Pico Boulevard