Author Archives: EL CHAVO!

End of the Mural Era

Posted on November 11, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

At least at Martha’s. Remember when last month I told you about the end of the Alza mural at Martha’s Kitchen? (Oh wait, that was last year. What happened to all those months?) Well it looks like some spray can … Continue reading →

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Halloween Traditions Dying

Posted on November 1, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

Last year I wanted to write this post because I was livid and angry at how pathetic the Halloween holiday had become: Americans will spend lots of cash on the holiday but hardly anyone comes to the door to ask … Continue reading →

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Halloween Customs

Posted on October 8, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

For when a costume is not enough. I will take something of a prankish nature that won’t lead to jail time, please.

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Dumb Photos

Posted on August 28, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

Many of you might think that my interest in the banal is due to the technological wonder of digital photos, assuming that the relative cheapness of digital media leads to pictures of nothing, or subjects that should be relegated to … Continue reading →

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Bus Driver Without a Bus – In Shorts

Posted on August 24, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

I guess he had the day off. You know, from not driving a bus.  

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Custom Jalopy

Posted on August 15, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

There is something spectacular about seeing custom vehicles that are kept together via ropes and duct tape. It barely runs but it looks good, err sort of. My sense of unique will not be denied!

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