Carmageddon in LA

I’m waking up late on this Friday; Carmageddon in LaLa Land is about to start. A 10-mile stretch of 405 Freeway will be closed from Friday evening to early Monday morning. Luckily, I don’t live anywhere near there, nor will I be in car stuck in traffic. My legs will do the walking.

About 3 years ago, I decided to get rid of my car. I wanted to live car free. Though there has many positives, there have been a few limitations.
Recently, my parents purchased a new car and asked if I wanted their old Toyota Avalon. I said, “No!” But for the last couple of days, I have borrowed it to help me out with certain art errands. Though it has come in handy, I still walk to work, to the supermarket, to all the little errands around my beloved neighborhood, Miracle Mile.

And so now I’m thinking, maybe. Maybe I’ll keep the car; I’m going to sit on this for a little while before I officially decide.

The piece here is titled “Chicmobile;” it’s from my latest series called “Little.” It’s obviously inspired by our upcoming ‘Carmageddon.’ In just writing the word, it sounds so silly.

The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Self-Reliance," 1841

As a high school kid, I once wrote a paper on Emerson; I was fascinated by his way of thinking. And now looking back, maybe I was influenced more that I thought.

Have a most beautiful weekend ahead. Be patient; be kind. If you can, use your most beautiful legs for walking.