Man In Pershing Square

Christmas, East Hollywood

Spring St.

Video: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Sunday and Monday night was the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Streets were closed, tamales were given away and tuba music filled the air.

Our Lady of Guadalupe (1)

Nothing rowdy, and some of it startlingly sincere for an event that happened in 1531.

Our Lady of Guadalupe (2)

Outdoor Prayer Service

Our Lady of Guadalupe (3)

King Protea

David's Feet (Frostbite)

Originally, I wasn't going to post this photo, which I took two months ago, as it's just too raw. But the other morning I was out taking photos and David recognized me before I recognized him.

And he remembered my name.
 
 A sweet but damaged man who last night probably had another cold night's sleep.

Abandoned Brush (Occupy LA)

Front Lawn Madonna

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Occupy LA, 1:00 am

There were plenty of bullhorns and anger last night at City Hall but there were also group discussions as to civil disobedience, prayer circles and, of course, candles.

City Hall

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Dawn

Happy Thanksgiving

NO Jazz Band

New Orleans Jazz Band, LA division.

Man With Accordion

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We Want To Work

Man With Crucifix Tattoo

Dirty Clown, Rainy Night