Looking in the map as I wonder where to eat one lunch time, I decided to go to Nickel Diner. Located at 524 S. Main St. It had wonderful reviews.
Main Street. Riiight. I’ve never walked past Broadway St. My tracks stop there.
I think Broadway is dodgy enough for me so to venture beyond – alone – was scary.
Walking past Spring St. was a feat. Breathing in deeply as I puffed my chest up ready to pounce on someone who dare go near. Looking intently on people as I pass by… hoping fear not mirror itself.
Uh-oh. Loads of homeless having fun on the street. Do I just go back and forget about it? I asked myself.
Cracking my knuckles and clearing my throat (checking if scream need be) as I walk past them.
Seeing the sign across the street was relief.
Thank God, a crosswalk not far ahead.
Upon Entering…
My server who was friendly and fast.
What I had – Of course, a nickel burger with fries.
Dessert.
He said it was chocolate donut. So I got it. Tasted tiramisu though.
Yum nonetheless!
On my way back, I spotted this.
THE LAST BOOKSTORE
Clearly, I have been living under a rock. Or I’ve been in jail. All sixteen years working in downtown and I do not know about this?
Next Day…
Honestly, who couldn’t resist records?
And books?
View from Upstairs…
HORROR VAULT
These guys only came in when I came out if it alive!
An artist’s home decor
Took pictures of their art gallery only to realize later on that photo-taking isprohibited.
I’ll sit and rest here while my WP app catches up…
mikesteeden said:
Crikey you do gadabout! That bookcase must be mine…I want it!
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M.Winter said:
The Military History bookshelf one? Took that photo just for you especially!
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mikesteeden said:
A very splendid thing.
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Marissa Bergen said:
Nice little hidden treasures there. Sometimes you have to go deep into the city’s underbelly to find these gems. As for the diner, the sign would be enough to make me want to try their food.
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M.Winter said:
Why else do you think I went and tried it? I want to go back but it’s just in a bad location. Maybe if I take the long way to it, it won’t be as bad.
It’s a shame that all these years, I was too afraid to venture out there. Not too late to discover them, I hope.
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Marissa Bergen said:
Never too late, I’d say. It’s a shame you have to walk past those people. You know, I used to work in a really nice neighborhood in Sherman Oaks and when I got my hours extended, I needed to get out of the office so I would walk around the block…really nice, beautiful houses and shops….now we moved to this really industrial section of Van Nuys. It smells like death and guys are always harassing me when I walk. One guy asked me if I was ‘working’. I had a mouse run under my shoes (and I was wearing sandals) and even saw a dead crow on the sidewalk!!
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M.Winter said:
The mouse was running to you for protection. As for the crow… it’s probably Hitchcock prop. So, did you give that guy the ‘finger’? We all know THAT sure works!
At least you still get to see the sun everyday!
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Marissa Bergen said:
Yeah, for better or worse. No, I actually just gave him a dirty look. I didn’t want him getting any ideas…ha, ha!
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M.Winter said:
Best to ignore them, I think.
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Lantern Words said:
Hi. It’s me Tom Balistreri.
Forgive me for posting this in your comments.
I wanted to let you know that I still read, follow and enjoy your posts.
I deleted my old blog (originally called “Balderdash To Epiphany” and then simply “Tom Balistreri’.)
My reason was because I had changed direction in my writing and although I had almost 2000 followers I realized they signed up when I was writing humor.
I wanted to have a more focused blog without my old posts (no matter if it was liked it or not.)
So now I’m writing under the title “Lantern Words”
https://lanternwords.wordpress.com/
If this stuff is not you cup of tea, that’s ok I understand.
But if you’re interested, that’s were I hang my hat now.
Take care,
Tom
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M.Winter said:
Hi Tom! I was wondering where you are nowadays. Thank you for visiting and letting me know you’re still around. You are always welcome here. No need for apologies.
I will visit your blog after writing this. Thanks again! Take care.
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thelonelyauthorblog said:
A very New York City post. Well done with great images.
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M.Winter said:
I’ve never been to NY – I guess, thanks? You do know the pictures were actually taken in Los Angeles.
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thelonelyauthorblog said:
It look so much like NY. LOL That is funny. You fooled me.
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Gerry Charb said:
Happy New Year to you and yours for 2016. All the best.
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M.Winter said:
Thank you, Gerry. Wishing you a happy new year as well.
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