Culture and South Central25 Aug 2006 10:57 am
On my way to my sister’s house yesterday afternoon, I walked by a young man on the street who was decked out in typical gangbanger duds. What made him unique was the thick, living snake he wore around his neck. Is this the new “bling”?
[…] I often write here about the sights and sounds of my neighborhood. It is a lively place that surprises and intrigues me, and while there are things that surprise me there are also things that begin to feel very normal and expected. Like loud parties with lots of Mariachi or hip-hop music that is cranked so high you can feel the beat in your floor. There are nights where I marvel at the fact that my children ever sleep. […]