Author Archives: EL CHAVO!

Local Holiday

Posted on March 17, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Lincoln Heights celebrates St. Patrick’s Day for some very localized reasons which you can read about over on Chimatli’s blog. This is some holiday preparation I spotted the other day. A toast to you all.  

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights | 1 Comment

Urine Lorax?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

In Downtown Los Angeles, someone needs to speak for the trees. Not from getting chopped down and turned into Thneeds but from getting turned into convenient dog urinals. How is dog urination an acceptable soil amendment for sidewalk trees? Look at this … Continue reading →

Posted in Greater Los Angeles | 3 Comments

Cholula Store is Closing, maybe?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

I never took the 2nd door to the left but I am still sad to see Cholula Store go, whatever it is. “Serramos” is the perfect goodbye.  

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Paris Diamond

Posted on February 19, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

I recently saw the movie “Midnight in Paris” by Woody Allen thanks to a great matinee deal courtesy of my local library. It’s a decent enough film (which in this day only requires a minimal story line and maybe some … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights | 2 Comments

Three Clowns

Posted on February 11, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

For your entertainment. Here is one. See if you can spot the one in this picture. The last one. Fin.    

Posted in Fotos, Gente, Greater Los Angeles | 1 Comment

Food Stamp Stash

Posted on February 5, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Unlike many poor people, including my mother, I am not ashamed of having been a participant in the Food Stamp program. Back in my GR days this was actually a luxury, allowing me to purchase pricier food items like fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastside, La Comida, La Politica es un desmadre.., This Chicano Life | 6 Comments