Category Archives: Fotos

Que ves?

Te Como la Cara de Plato

Posted on April 10, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Another piece of found art to add to the collection. This fine graphic specimen reminds me of the gitano phrase “te como la cara” which translates to “I’ll eat your face”, a term of endearment similar to “I’ll smother your … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Musica | 3 Comments

Quinceañera Gone Stupid

Posted on April 2, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

The latest trend in quinceañera transportation seems to be focused on excess: massive vehicles utterly inappropriate in the real world but somehow acceptable during the rite-of-passage for young ladies. I’ll hold back my inclination to shake my finger in disapproval, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, This Chicano Life | 27 Comments

Rose Eye Building Coming Down

Posted on March 28, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

The Rose Eye Medical Group building on Broadway (near LHS) which has been vacant for a long time is getting bulldozed. It’s sad to see it go as it had some nice features, another bit of history sent out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Shit I hate | 22 Comments

Traffic Boxes Die Slowly

Posted on March 24, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

August 2006 – Going..

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights | 4 Comments

Trash Day

Posted on March 12, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

I like taking pictures of normal things. Stupid things. The stuff you see everyday but give little attention, as it rightly should be. I find insignificance interesting: the things people use on a daily basis, the language they use to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Pendejadas | 6 Comments

Job Opening

Posted on March 2, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Before there was Craigslist, the simple paper sign would suffice. And in some places, maybe it still does. Especially if your intended target also collects Naughty Chicken vending toys. The small type sez ‘Squeeze me for Egg’, sounds pretty naughty … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos | 4 Comments