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2014 Year in Review for LA’s Car-Free Commuter
Hello dear readers! I’ve been on a brief break for the holidays, but I’m back! I was in Milwaukee for a week over Christmas and received quite the surprise to see temperatures some days were warmer there than in Los Angeles. I’m glad to be back in LA-LA Land and ready for more Metro adventures in […]
CicLAVia as Seen Through My Eyes: South LA, 12/7/2014
Sunday afternoon was CicLAvia, the event where streets are closed to vehicle traffic as a celebration for bikes, skateboards, and non-motorized vehicles. Sunday was the first time the event was thrown in South LA. I did the ride with my friends, Skippy and Samantha, and we had a blast! We met up at my place […]
CicLAvia – South LA – 12/7/2014
This Sunday is the next CicLAvia event, and the first in South LA. The route will connect Leimert Park to Central Ave. via Martin Luther King Blvd., and will be open only to bike, skate and pedestrian traffic. Hubs will be located along the route that include various events celebrating the neighborhood culture and will […]
Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a holiday viewed in many different ways by Americans. A quick perusing through social media this morning shows this. A day off work. Extra time on the couch to watch football and the parade. Enjoying a decadent meal. Black Friday discounts. Dreaded time with family that doesn’t share the same political beliefs. For […]
Hoff the Beaten Path – Now on Instagram and Twitter
Finally! I am bringing Hoff the Beaten path to Twitter and Instagram. Follow me on both sites to keep up with my sights and experiences through green commuting in LA. Follow me on Twitter @hoffbeatenpath or on Instagram @hoffthebeatenpath.
BUSted! Storytelling Wins Emerging Ideas Award at the New Urbanism Film Festival
Wow, great news! The storytelling show and Hoff the Beaten Path favorite, BUSted!, has won the Emerging Ideas Award at the New Urbanism Film Festival. The Festival featured four days of film, interactive events and workshops that aimed to encourage a dialogue about making Los Angeles a more walkable, sustainable, and thriving community. BUSted! was […]
Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Weekend: Part Three
Happy Friday, dear readers! We made it through the week, and if you’re anything like me you’re kicking off your weekend by eating a personal sized pizza on the couch (don’t judge me). After all the fun last weekend with Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations, I’m ready to keep this weekend low key. […]
Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Weekend: Part Two
Last Saturday, I attended La Cita’s Dia de los Muertos party, art show, and birthday celebration of my friend, Alicia. What a great time! Local artists were on hand painting faces, as well as showing off their creations. The crowd was great, and fun times had by all. Check out the good times we had.
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