11.19.2009



down in LA







...where the light
makes me feel a bit
closer to Mexico



I'm not mexican
but mexico has always been
a great comfort to me and my family.
i think it might be a california thing.


you know,
our population is
almost 50 / 50 now.


i would be down
if we all switched
to spanish.


regardless,
if you live in california
you gotta speak some spanish.
it should be a requirement.





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17 comments:

  1. Jana FitzGeraldNovember 19, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    I haven't spent much time in Mexico but it has I feel like Californians (southern especially) absorb Mexican culture almost by osmosis. The beauty of their tradition is enjoyed by many, but there is still such a disturbing undercurrent echoed in that Dobbs piece. My high school was absolutely reflective of the 50/50 ratio, yet so much prejudice. In children it seems to come down to language.

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  2. GregorioNovember 19, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    ¡Estas fotos son geniales! Te invito a ver Casa Gregorio.

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  3. Alex SundayNovember 19, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    whoa, beautiful....
    mexico is definitely on my list of places to explore.

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  4. by land by air by seaNovember 19, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    "un artista no es pobre nunca..."

    Beth

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  5. louise and nivaldo de limaNovember 20, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    But where is that place? It's perfect. I've been dreaming of lying on those loungers all day. SO chilled and private and like home, but better.

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  6. YHBHSNovember 20, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    hey there welcome to LA!!!
    the weather has been great lately..
    enjoy your stay.

    david john

    youhavebeenheresometime.

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  7. pushingtideNovember 20, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    and spit back.

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  8. Marchi WiersonNovember 22, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    beautifulbeautifulbeautiful blog. smart, interesting, visually inspired, literate; love

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  9. EricNovember 22, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    My boyhood home in Mexico had a cloister garden. Every room had at least one door that opened to outdoor space. When I moved to America, the concept of going from one room to another without stepping outdoors was fascinating to me...like the rest stops on the Interstates and the drive-thrus.

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  10. roNovember 23, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    hi lee,
    where are pictures one and two?
    gorgeous!
    r

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  11. le petit birdNovember 23, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    from cold rainy holland, i love you're post.
    dreaming about the sun and clear skies.

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  12. NullNovember 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    I covered some old wooden trays with textiles reminiscent of the above. I serve coffee to my hubby on that tray every morning, a definite joy to a potentially gloomy end-of-fall day.

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  13. Mens casual jacketsNovember 24, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    These pics are gorgeous! The scenery is amazing. I need to find out where that is!

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  14. il grilloNovember 24, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    amazing pool view!

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  15. silvinaNovember 24, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    excelente blog! me encanta el estilo...y este post!

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  16. jdNovember 25, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    don't know about the lovely little pool, but the patio looks like Ace Palm Springs.

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  17. Colorado PhotosJanuary 2, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    Fabulous blog! Beautiful photos.My favorite is the very last one.
    It's absolutely gorgeous, so feminine and dreamy.

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