Tag Archives: Ghost Bike

Remembering Phillip

June 19, 2018 · by · in Beauty in Strange Places, Biking, News, The Far Corners of LA · 2 Comments

I decided to buy that succulent I saw today at the market. It’s beautiful. It has a hint of purple to it, and the water beads on it in such a lovely way. It may not be the original plant he gave me, but I’ll always think of Phillip when I see it.

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 […]

Figueroa St. in NELA Needs a Road Diet

October 14, 2015 · by · in Biking, The Far Corners of LA · 5 Comments

My first weekend living in Northeast Los Angeles, I was one of the featured storytellers at BUSted, which was making its NELA debut at Future Studio Gallery in Highland Park.  Everyone at the gallery was abuzz about a hit and run accident that happened right outside the night before.  Irma Yolanda Espinoza-Lugo was in the […]

Bike Week LA 2015

May 11, 2015 · by · in Biking, Events Around Town, Metro Adventures · Leave a comment

Today officially kicks off the 2015 edition of Bike Week LA.  The week will see events all throughout Los Angeles that promote biking as a form of transportation, and raises awareness about bicycle and pedestrian safety. No matter in which side of town you live, there are events near you.  There are a ton of […]