From the wall at Sika's shop

I've taken quite some time to consider what I will do at this space and I have decided to continue to log the sights of Leimert Park as a 'journal' of sorts to remind me of my time working in this neighborhood. I am looking to find work much closer to home and hope to find it soon, and I think I will.


This time I've posted a picture taken around the corner of Sika's shop...

This is a beautiful mosaic/ art installation on the wall just outside of Sika's shop on Degnan; it's located in the alley next to his shop.


One day walking around the neighborhood, I made a short video with my camera to capture the sounds of the neighborhood. This is what goes on during the weekdays and it often sounds a little magical, but maybe that's just because I love jazz...(I hope this video works!)

Good Intentions...

Hello friends,
I want to apologize for not posting in the past week. I'm hoping to keep to a regular posting schedule but I have been a bit swamped at the office lately. I will endeavor to keep to a regular schedule in the future...for today I will give some information and background on this little project...

I work in the Leimert Park area and I take many walks during the day which have lead me to discover the many charms of this little neighborhood, which I hope to share with you through this blog. However, since I have other projects in the works I expect this project to be a short term one, though I do hope that someone in the neighborhood may be inspired to take up the reins when it is time for me leave this charming community...in the meantime I will leave you with a picture I took of the interior wall mural at the Starbucks located on Crenshaw and Vernon, which, sadly, will be closing on July 31, 2009, as I learned this morning...

If you do not want to see this establishment close, please go to the Starbucks website and let them know how important this place is to the community. Thank you for stopping by for a "visual visit"!