Category Archives: Fotos

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Kids at Play

Posted on November 13, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

In a time when most kids think they need the latest video game to stave off the boredom, it was refreshing to see how much joy these two little boys got out of a small piece of rope, using it … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Mexico | 8 Comments

Advertising Icons

Posted on November 11, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Coming up next, a small collection of nicely painted advert items from my trip to the Motherland. I really liked the colorful walls everywhere and the clutteriness of text and images to showcase what is to be had inside. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Mexico | 3 Comments

Simple Dia de Muertos Altars

Posted on November 7, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Pachuco 3000 has an interesting post about feeling a bit burned out with Dia de Muertos, wondering if the practice here is “fading away and being replaced more with trinket collecting and sales.” Certainly commercialization is taking place, that’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Mexico, This Chicano Life | 8 Comments

Working Class Pigeon Food

Posted on October 22, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Someone should really write a paper analyzing the plight of the poor pigeon. No, I don’t mean pigeons in general, I’m referring to those that choose or are forced to live in relatively poor neighborhoods, they’re a bit different than … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Pendejadas | 7 Comments

Lincoln Park Carousel Open! Junta Hispana Mildly Interesting!

Posted on October 14, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

The Lincoln Park Carousel opened yesterday, and I got a chance to check it out today. It’s a relatively small one, but it’s cool to see it back in action. The kids are already taking to the restored attraction. More … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights | 5 Comments

Feria de la Familia at LH Park

Posted on September 23, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

There was a “Feria de la Familia” over at LH park this weekend, I stopped by to check it out. Here’s a challenge for you: see if you can figure out which corporation sponsored this event. Don’t worry, it’s gonna … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights | 20 Comments