CHANFLES!

Yeah, I know, flyers of missing pets are nothing new. For as long as humans have been in the company of domesticated animals (sure, why not?), there’s been notices of alert whenever those companions shake off their domestication and break free, even if it’s just for a little while. Or maybe they get stolen for a longer while, it’s all the same. Missing pets, someone wants you back. And since LH wants to be part of human history, people here post signs as well. Here are some I’ve spotted.
The above lil’ puppy needs his medication, “family and kids miss him alot”, and is just too cute for it’s own good. Hope it made out okay.
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Across the street from the new Sav-On CVS, and right next to the ugliest building in LH, an electrical pole sports a nice side view mirror. I’m not sure how long it has been there but I doubt it saw the crapification of the used-to-be nice building it reflects: the amazing mural of the two-headed chicano/a with the 6 arms, each one holding an element of danger (if you’ve seen it you know exactly what I’m talking about) was painted over with a turdy shade of brown that now clings on the whole building. In one stroke they flushed away the finest example of public art, a provocative and perplexing mural that intrigued the passerby. I thought I had taken a picture of it but I can’t seem to find it, anyone out there have one?

“NEVER LEAVE THE 1 YOU (LOVE) 4 THE 1 YOU LIKE. B-CAUSE THE 1 … LIKE…4…” Like most philosophy, when it gets to the good stuff, it just peters out. Or maybe someone is just trying to hold on to some deep secrets.

Every few months the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce organizes a big Sidewalk Sale on Broadway, where merchants, both local and visiting, setup booths in which to hawk their wares. It’s mostly the usual stuff you’d expect in a working class Latino community, nothing fancy, but it’s quite fun just to walk around and check out the mix of people. Here’s a few pics in case you miss it, though you can still catch it tomorrow Sunday if you’re lucky! Maybe you can get yourself a stuffed Mario Bros, a Dora the Pedora, or even a real baby! Did you spot her? JK, it’s only a creepy realistic looking doll!

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English, Spanish, and Chinese: a laundry sign for everyone! Well, mostly.