On a recent visit to this beautiful city, I noticed some distinct things that make L.A. what it is. Here's a short list:
• A teenage boy who was skateboarding at midnight along an empty but safe street near LAX.
• Wine in the afternoon.
• People who are getting their fitness on – walking or hiking mountain trails, bike riding steep mountain roads or along the beach, and swimming in the Rose Bowl pool.
• The amazing trees and flowers – with bougainvillea draping fences and houses, trees stretching over roads like they can do yoga, and bursts of multibloom white roses everywhere.
• Being an instant friend to others (but does it last like it does in the Midwest?)
• Beautiful people. Youth. Smiles. Tanned skin. White teeth. High heels. Flip flops. Hats.
• Stunning houses with dreamy gardens, no two alike.
• Salad with your sandwich instead of French fries.
• The relentless traffic (that’s the only downer I have on this short list.)
