YORK BLVD. Turned 1 - The Verdict: Blogging is Hard
Ξ October 22nd, 2008 | → | ∇ Highland Park |
A little over a year ago we started this blog with the idea of alerting our friends and neighbors about everything cool that exists in Highland Park and the surrounding areas. We also wanted to counter the negative image that seems to persist in the local media, as we typically only read “Highland Park” after words like “Drive-by” or “Gang Related” and “Shooting.”
Fortunately there have been plenty of stories to keep us going, be it our defense of the perpetually dying La Casa Blue, gushing about the York or making fun of Marty’s and its douchy valet parking. I always love writing up little stories about our local businesses and am a little surprised and but always happy to find out that people actually read them.
As anybody who ever reads this blog knows, our steam has cooled off a bit and we just can’t seem to keep up. After the onslaught of “The Great Taco War” took over our attention, followed by a trip halfway around the world, returning to YORK BLVD. has fallen by the wayside. Between working full-time and blogging part-time, the one that pays the bills takes the priority.
That said, we haven’t given up on YORK BLVD. and have many more stories waiting in the wings. Stay posted to hear the latest about Chillin’ and Grillin’ with Dave, or why our opinion on Fresh&Easy has moved from dubious to delicious. Also, we always welcome tips, suggestions, even stories. Fancy yourself a blogger? Write something up and we just might post it.
We love our neighborhood, we love our blog and we especially love our readers… even those who aren’t our parents (Hi Mom). Keep reading and we’ll keep writing. I promise.
on October 22nd, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Congratulations! I’ll stick around for more.
on October 22nd, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Don’t quit!!!!!!! Love your blog!
on October 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 am
Hey, keep it up, even if it’s part time. I love reading about my ‘hood!
on October 23rd, 2008 at 9:58 am
Please keep it going - we promise to be patient! (And I see I’m not the only one who thinks F&E has vastly improved over the past few months)
on October 23rd, 2008 at 11:27 am
Keep it coming. It’s on my homepage — I’m always checking in. It’s great.
on October 23rd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Congrats on the anniversary! And I heard Marty’s is being sold unfortunately I don’t know much more beyond that.
on October 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
i recently moved to the area after growing up in the SFV and then 10 years of living in hollywood, and i’ve never liked a place so much. you and the readers made a list of the things you love most about the area earlier in the year (after that big gang bruhaha) that became my to do list when i first moved here. don’t stop. check me @ millatimes.com.
on October 24th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
This blog is fantastic for this “neck of the woods” dont let it die! I think a few of us locals could round up some text from our limited skills that could be useful….throw out some chum and maybe a few of us closet bloggers will bite!
on October 30th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
just found your blog. i love it! i always get a weird look from my west-sider’s when i tell them i live in Montecito Heights - you know right by Highland Park - they always ask about guns and crime. *sigh* i love the area i love your blog please keep it up - it’s highly informative and highly entertaining!
on November 20th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I love reading about L.A. Having been a one time resident (yes, I admit, may years ago) I still feel the nostalgia hearing about taco trucks, new places in old places and getting a sense of the L.A. energy. So don’t stop blogging! I love this blog. Good work Son!
on November 24th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
My heart is in Highland Park. Lived here all my life, less six years when I moved to Silverlake. VERY happy to be back. What would I do without the local roach coach (there are no roaches, I’m only kidding) to get a taco from. mmmmmmmmm Thanks for the blog. Hopefully more people read it and see the beauty inside of Highland Park and take the focus off of “gangs, bullets, and crime. Highland Park rocks!!!!!!!!!!