Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Carden

Posted on May 29, 2016 by AStrauss

Not all gardeners drive big trucks. One gardener I know finds his Beetle’s luggage rack is enough. Attached to it is his “carden” of succulents, watched over by Rat Fink in the backseat window. Decided to share this one today as it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Silverlake | Tagged 1960s VW Beetle, car plants, classic car owner mentality, creative car, old VW bug, simple living, vintage VW Beetle, vintage white VW Beetle, VW Beetle with luggage rack | Leave a comment

Silver Bullet

Posted on May 27, 2016 by AStrauss

Posted in Atwater | Tagged 1970s car, classic muscle car, vintage silver muscle car | Leave a comment

Sunset Boulevard

Posted on May 22, 2016 by AStrauss

Earlier this week, I accompanied my mom, a writer and devoted Angeleno (this apple didn’t come from nowhere), on a three-mile walk down Sunset Boulevard for a BBC radio piece. The interviewer and sound engineer had pitched this idea of having … Continue reading →

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Three Trips to CVS

Posted on May 19, 2016 by AStrauss

The other day, I was walking from my house to the drugstore, when I spotted treasure. Two vintage suitcases–a gray American Tourister and a mustard yellow Samsonite with polkadot interior–sat on the curb, awaiting a new owner. I carried them home, then … Continue reading →

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And It Was All Yellow

Posted on May 17, 2016 by AStrauss

Posted in Atwater | Tagged midcentury truck, rainy day L.A., vintage Ford truck, vintage yellow truck | Leave a comment

Field Trip: Julian and Temecula

Posted on May 13, 2016 by AStrauss

I just got back from a family trip to the town of Julian, 90 miles northeast of San Diego and known for its gold mining history. Like many small towns, Julian values old things, and has a high rate of … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged 1965 T-Bird, blue 1965 Thunderbird, classic truck, completely rusted old cars, custom roadster, customized vintage car, hot rods, Julian California, midcentury truck, Old Town Temecula, old truck, oxidized trucks, rat rod, rusted vintage car, turquoise classic truck, vintage truck | 1 Comment

Jacaranda Time

Posted on May 7, 2016 by AStrauss

Twice this week, I have read things mentioning Los Angeles’ lack of seasons. One was an artist statement dealing with personal dislocation, the other was in an article in the Los Angeles Times about beloved Yuca’s tacos, “the menu, like the seasons in … Continue reading →

Posted in Atwater, Los Feliz, Silverlake, West Hollywood | Tagged be where you are, car tail fins, Chevrolet Chevelle, Chevy Chevelle with hood stripes, classic orange convertible, classic white cadillac, custom car, custom roadster, customized vintage car, hood stripes, jacarandas in L.A., seasons in L.A., sense of place, vintage cadillac, vintage Chevy | Leave a comment

Field Trip: Route 66 Fun Run, Kingman, AZ

Posted on May 1, 2016 by AStrauss

This time last year, my family took a trip to the Grand Canyon. We stayed in Flagstaff, a favorite town of mine. Driving from there for our first day at the canyon, somewhere on that long stretch of highway surrounded … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged all-american, car rally, car show, classic cars, classic station wagons, classic truck, Historic Route 66 Fun Run, Kingman Arizona, rockabilly style, Route 66, Southwest Americana | Leave a comment