Category Archives: This Chicano Life

Huevos Rancheros: Southwest Edition

Posted on June 26, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Man, where does the time go? This past weekend I was hoping to do a few posts on this here ol’ chanfles blog, I even planned to share a recipe or two, but then all of a sudden the work … Continue reading →

Posted in Huevos Rancheros, La Comida, Musica, This Chicano Life | 6 Comments

True Love

Posted on June 25, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Found on a bus bench. It’s like you know someone so well that you almost meld into one, and even your naps are done jointly. Or maybe it’s just a little nod. I enjoy leaving town for a bit but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 3 Comments

Aguas en el Desierto

Posted on June 19, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Pobre conejito. Minding it’s own business and some careless car comes by and ends its hoppy life. Maybe it wasn’t minding it’s surroundings…

Posted in Fotos, This Chicano Life | 4 Comments

Elotes El Chavo

Posted on June 11, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I’m taking a much needed road trip thru the SW, but don’t worry, my usual pendejadas will be back sooner than you want. I’m mostly checking out some border communities for some new business routes, but let’s leave it at … Continue reading →

Posted in La Comida, This Chicano Life | 2 Comments

The Police

Posted on May 3, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

There is a disparity in perception in this city about the role of law enforcement. On the one hand, there’s lots of middle class people, Westsiders, and newbies that tend to see the police as a dependable backup when something … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Greater Los Angeles, Shit I hate, This Chicano Life | 26 Comments

LH DIY Moving Co.

Posted on April 5, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

End of the month, start of the moving headaches. Can’t afford to stay, can’t afford to go. Deposit, security,  and first month to be paid upfront.  No credit cards, no friends with trucks. How to get this couch across LH? … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 7 Comments