Adventures In Public Transportation Part 2: Laker Zombies

Los Angeles. Land of bacon wrapped hot dogs, the glamor of Hollywood, Latino markets, , Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills, ocean, smog, traffic, palm trees, commerce, and sunshine. Living within 1-3 hours of Los Angeles (depending on traffic and where in the city I’m going), I’ve spent many day trips in  the Los Angeles area.  …

Holy Lens Flare Batman!

Guess who’s directing the Star Wars Episode VII? J.J. Abrams, master of geekdom, spoiler-free marketing, and Lens Flare! In the words of so many Star Wars fans: I’m cautiously optimistic. Although, I have yet to watch Fringe or Lost  (which I still plan to do for both series, I enjoyed Alias and Super 8, and…

Adventures In Public Transportation Part 1: San Francisco

San Francisco. Land of the Golden Gate Bridge, hippies, hipsters, a multiplicity of cultures and cultural centers, Victorian architecture, adobe buildings, sleek skyscrapers, sourdough bread, seafood, tech start-ups, tourists, redwood trees, and fog. And though I’ve lived in Southern California my whole life, I have only traveled the six hours up the coast to visit…