Tag Archives: Cypress Park

Respecting the Crosswalks

January 28, 2016 · by · in The Far Corners of LA · 1 Comment

I headed to work this morning just as I do most days.  I ran down the hill towards my bus stop on Cypress Blvd, where I would catch the 28.  I slowed my pace to a brisk stroll once I reached the corner.  The bus wasn’t in view, so there was no longer a need […]

My Adventures with the LA Explorers Club – Garden of Eden the Devil’s Gate

August 26, 2015 · by · in Beauty in Strange Places, Biking, Events Around Town, The Far Corners of LA · Leave a comment

This Sunday I joined the Los Angeles Explorers Club with my friend, Mary, on an intense bike ride through the Arroyo Seco.  I’ve been wanting to check out one of their curated rides since I heard about the group earlier this year.  Their rides explore the history and culture of the city, and delve into […]

4th Annual Clitoral Mass – 8/1/2015

August 11, 2015 · by · in Biking, Events Around Town, The Far Corners of LA · 1 Comment

Last Saturday, I joined the Ovarian Psycos and dozens of other women for the fourth annual Clitoral Mass ride.  This is LA’s largest bike ride organized by and for women.  It was a great afternoon of camaraderie and promoting social justice through bicycling. I arrived early at Olvera Street, where the ride was meeting.  Bike […]