My Big Fat Megaloop Ride

After four days of reckless calorie input I opted for some much needed output in the form of an awesome 26-mile bike ride on the last — and gorgeous — day of November that starts and ends in Silver Lake and includes climbs to the tops of Elysian and Griffith parks. Blink and you’ll miss …

We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do…

Typically I don’t really feel the holiday verve until well into December and subsequently don’t even think about busting out the  lights and and busying myself hanging the stuff before December 1. This year having decided to undertake the additional task of draping the twinklies from the second floor dormer for the first time, I …

Thanking Of Me

Among the  variety of people, things and events the L.A. Times gave thanks for in its lead editorial in today’s paper they made sure to appreciate me too: We also thank those who can drive but don’t, who bike and carpool and make good use of their EZ transit passes on two dozen public transit …