His Town

Now that I'm taking more of my daily walks in Elysian Park, I gotta admit, it's really interesting when I stumble upon all the people who actually live INSIDE the park.

The photo above depicts a little "town" that a guy has created inside the park.  I mean, he actually lives there alone and constructed it from whatever he found in the park.

It amazes me that Park Rangers allow him to live there, but who's he hurting?  Nobody.  So, he lives there in peace.

It's really quite a sight to behold his little fortress.  It's located at the bottom of a mountainside.  Hidden from passersby who travel on the road above it.  The only reason I discovered it was because I walked up a dirt path to see where it led, and voila, this dude's compound is where it led.

There are tarps and tents hidden throughout the park.  Obscured by vegetation.  But I've spotted many of 'em.  One of the encampments even has a dog "sitting guard."

I don't know how these people wound up living in the park, but I wish 'em well.

Well Worth The Waithe

Two Sundays ago, during The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, history was made by one of the most INCREDIBLE women I have ever HUGGED!

She is the FIRST black woman to win an Emmy for Comedy Writing.

Who is she, you ask?

LENA WAITHE!!!!

She is a prolific WRITER!

An L.G.B.T.Q.I.A. ADVOCATE!

An ACTOR!

A loving PARTNER to Alana Mayo!

Honestly, the woman is simply TERRIFIC!

You can catch her acting on Netflix's MASTER OF NONE.

And you can catch her executive producing her own creation, THE CHI, on Showtime!

Lungs

While working out at Elysian Park recently, I met an incredible young man.

His name is Patrick.

He told me is living with a lung transplant.

The 26-year-old young fella was sitting at home, eating a bowl of cereal, when a lung collapsed.

And just like that, he was in need of a transplant.

Eventually, he received one.

And now, he wants to travel the world, speaking on his experience.

All I know is that he, his dad, and his girlfriend, Nicole, sure appear to be incredibly loving people.  Yes, I met all three of them at the park.

I wish Patrick the very best.

He's a gentleman and a scholar.

With a transplanted lung of gold!  :)

Elysian Park

Since I only work out in nature, I like to explore new parks and beaches.

A few days ago I ventured out to Elysian Park.

The park just happens to be the home of Dodger Stadium.

And it's also the home of The Los Angeles Police Academy.

Of course, I recall the old entrance to the Academy because of a '70s TV show I loved so dearly.

The peaks of Elysian Park have one helluva view of downtown L.A!

I haven't found pull-up bars in the park yet, but if they're there, I'll find 'em!

I sure will! :)

Two Words

Two words describe these babies:

ABSOLUTELY!

ADORABLE!

It's A Fire

This is the second time I've seen a wildfire behind Costco. What the Smokey the Bear is going on in Burbank???

I sure wish California could go at least ONE summer without any wildfires.

At least ONE!

Scott Betta Sing!!

Two Saturdays ago, I had the pleasure of attending a sensational concert!

Who was the singer, you ask???

SCOTT A. PEOPLE!!!

I've been listening to Scott sing since February 2000.  In fact, I had only lived here in Los Angeles for a month before I went to a Hollywood bar on karaoke night and heard a man sing his face off!

That man would be Scott!

On that night, he was wearing shorts, a t-shirt and a floppy hat.

I was wearing overalls, no shirt, and had my toenails painted 'Fire Engine' red!  That's a whole other story!  Haaa!

Anyway, after hearing him sing karaoke that night, I instantly knew I had to follow this dude's career.  And, since then, I have.

I've watched and/or listened to Scott sing on Ryan Seacrest's radio show, the late Ed McMahon's Next Big Star tv show, a couple of Vegas showcases, weddings, etc.  Truth be told, I simply love the way he sings.

On this concert night, he was in excellent voice!  His breath control was superb and his high and low notes were smashed to smithereens!

At one point, during the song he sings as a staple, Donnie McClurkin's Stand, he walked among the audience and randomly chose folks to sing a verse or two.  The guy sitting at my table, film producer, Re'Shaun Frear, whispered to me, "He better not stop here."  Lol!  No worries.  Scott knows that CAM Jr loves LISTENING to singers.  Not actually singing himself!  :)

Scott is 43 and earning his living as a singer/actor.  Bravo to him!  I wish him the most success any one person can handle!

'Cause he's one helluva talent!!!!

Scott, you betta SING!!!

For years and years to come!!!!