“To Sleep, Perchance to Dream” ~Shakespeare
Currently Ian works two assignments and Lila pushes to finish her project before deadline, so each night they fall into bed exhausted. “It’s only __ more days,” Ian says with tired determination.
It’s The Little Things
Lila was so happy to see these new baby chicks today!
Flowers blooming on neighborhood trees. Ah…
Flowering Trees
Flowering trees are one of the more beautiful things about living in this area.
L.A. Staircases
Last year Lila went on a staircase walk hosted by the Secret Stairs author and had fun exploring the hills around Silver Lake. She also joined a night hike in Griffith Park, where she saw wildlife and cool nighttime city views near Griffith Observatory. L.A. is a great place to go on walks!
New Moon
Lila glanced at the calendar and realized 5 September is the new moon, which she then read online is a good day to make a fresh start. So if you’ve been feeling tired and stressed, it’s a perfect day to make a new beginning!
Urban Chickens
Backyard chicken keeping is quite popular in Los Angeles, and fans even have a Facebook page and Meetup group. Lila always looks forward to seeing this local family of chickens that free range feeds nearby.
Quirky Silver Lake
One of the things Lila loves most about living in her area, is seeing bright colors combined with ordinary objects creatively re-imagined, as with the wooden chandeliers hanging outside El Chavo Restaurant on Sunset Boulevard.
Labor Day Respite
Today the past months of work and travel caught up with Lila, and she spent much of the day resting. Ian quietly sipped coffee and prepared for the week ahead and a special assignment for which he will be traveling during the next two weeks.
Fish & Shrimp Tacos
Ian and Lila often wander up to Best Fish Taco in Ensenada in Los Feliz for quick, affordable, tasty meals. It’s only $1.75 for a fish taco or $2.25 for a shrimp or a potato (papataco, for veggie/vegans) taco, and just $1 for a soft drink, fresh horchata (cinnamon rice milk), jamaica (hibiscus tea) or tamarindo agua fresca (tamarind drink). Plus, Lila feels like she’s at the beach while eating at the adjoining patio underneath a canopy of palm fronds. Bliss.