Frank Shyong My cynical oversimplification of the story of Los Angeles goes like this: lots of people saw how beautiful Southern California was and wanted not just to live there but to possess it. I think that's why fences are such a facet of the residential landscape in Los Angeles. Not only do we have gated communities here, but we have gated communities within other … [Read more...] about Fences have gotten taller, gone horizontal, redefining neighborhood life
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FROM THE DEEP END: Let’s make it a beautiful day in the neighborhood
“Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like if each of us offered . . . just one kind word to another person.” – Fred Rogers I was a huge fan of Mr. Rogers when I was little. I always thought he was talking directly to me when he was on television. That was his extraordinary talent — every kid thought he only spoke to them. In the magical days of childhood, when … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Let’s make it a beautiful day in the neighborhood