Category Archives: Fotos

Que ves?

Yard Sale?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

When is a yard sale not a yard sale? When there’s no yard? When it’s indoors? It is curious that a storefront with many booths inside (aka indoor swapmeet) would start using the term yard sale for their method of … Continue reading →

Posted in commodities, Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Pendejadas, This Chicano Life | 7 Comments

Circa Oct 2, 2009 4pm

Posted on October 2, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

A man on a go-cart waves to a man in a car. A parade of one for an interesting October afternoon.

Posted in Fotos, Gente, Lincoln Heights | 3 Comments

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Frijoles Rancheros

Posted on September 19, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

And so the re-purposing of that initial pot of beans continues. This variation is easily the one that gives me the most satisfaction, a legume experience that is pure gustatory pleasure and reminds me of better days. This recipe might … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, La Comida, Mexico, no-recetas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 15 Comments

Insipid Public Art

Posted on September 13, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Patriotism leads to ugly art. And I have the pics to prove it!

Posted in Fotos, Pendejadas, Shit I hate | 14 Comments

Libro Sentimental 1453

Posted on September 4, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Mexicans have taken the art of graphic novels to a level which has yet to be surpassed. Sure there’s all those stories of wandering lust, as you can imagine, but I think this series known as “Libro Sentimental” rules this … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, commodities, Fotos, Mexico, Shit I love | 3 Comments

Couch Mound

Posted on August 23, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I was driving by the Loft area on Ave 26 and saw this amazing mountain of couches. In Lincoln Heights you get used to the occasional couch or two on the sidewalk, but this was special. I had to pull … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Fotos, La Politica es un desmadre.., Lincoln Heights | 19 Comments