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This Nobody Walks In La

In a town where one’s car MUST IMPRESS I am in a permanent state of undress Without said car I don’t go far When I leave my lair I walk everywhere There are cats I greet Even a human or two I meet I have become fit Bit by bit My temper no longer frays On L.A.’s “free”-ways I am unlikely to injure or be injured By drivers bothered and bewildered Surely my mandatory health insurance account Deserves a discount?

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/22/2022 6:39:00 PM

Hi Sharon! I can relate to having no car. It’s a pleasure to meet people and their animals. In a small city, unlike LA~public transport is very limited. I would have to walk miles to get to a store where I live now. Yikes in 104 heat? No way. Big cities all have ramp problems, I think. At least no snow in LA. Smile! Panagiota

Susan Woodrow

Date: 9/9/2020 3:28:00 PM

enjoyable read...yeah, you definitely deserve a discount for no more driving stress..worst carpool lane I ever experienced was in LA on my way back north from San Diego...I was forced to do 90 mph but it still wasn't fast enough..

Sharon Keely
Date: 9/10/2020 8:16:00 AM

I don't know how people do it every day. My last year of L.A. commuting was as a passenger in a minivan - even that was nerve racking!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/3/2020 6:46:00 PM

Exactly what I was thinking all the way down the L.A. Freeway --- insurance, insurance, insurance. lol. Enjoyed that surprise ending, Sharon. Write on! Smiles for Miles, Gershon

Sharon Keely
Date: 9/6/2020 7:02:00 AM

Insurance and taxes, major aspects of California living! Thanks Gershon.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/28/2020 1:13:00 PM

This makes such a poignantly wise point. " L.A.’s “free”-ways" The irony!

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/30/2020 9:20:00 AM

On my more cynical days, the heavy irony in the name of the city, and its many "saint" subdivisions, is all too apparent!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/28/2020 11:34:00 AM

My youngest sister was flattened on the Hollywood Freeway, and next youngest sister flattened by a police car in a school crosswalk, so driver or pedestrian, LA is a danger zone! per Moms Mabeley, "Forget the lights! The lights don't kill anyone! Keep your eyes on the cars! That's what will kill you!" Aloha! Rico

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/28/2020 11:44:00 AM

Crikey Rico, sorry to hear about the sisses. And nice to hear Moms invoked!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/28/2020 11:16:00 AM

Hello Shoron Keely,Some people do walk to the grocery store for a few items. When a full grocery is needed then a car is needed.Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/29/2020 12:24:00 PM

Hello Sharon thank you for the tip. Enjoy your day my friend.

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/28/2020 11:45:00 AM

You too Darlene - and I recommend Vons delivery service, it saves a lot of hassle.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/28/2020 10:29:00 AM

You made me smile Sharon walking is definitely healthier and you are wealthier not having to deal with vehicle costs - I too walk as often as i can rather than drive:-) hugs Jan xx

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/28/2020 11:47:00 AM

Hugs to you Jan! I'm getting ambitious, dreaming of the Camino Santiago - and forgetting ten blocks seems to be plenty...