Movin’ and Shakin’
I’m not really one to get precious about moving; I’ve done it about 26 times by now. But I’ve been battling a case of melancholy ever since we decided to move to the West Side a week and a half ago. It’s not like we’re going far, less than 10 miles, but I have a soft spot for this apartment’s crimson-colored walls—it’s where Neal and I met just two and a half years ago. I was just looking for somewhere to live, someone who didn’t mind that I came fully furnished. When I left here the night I came to check out the apartment $1000 lighter and with a set of keys, I was just glad to have found a place with wood floors and parking. In fact, when I woke the next morning I couldn’t remember if there was a window in my future bedroom. I couldn’t remember what color the carpet was.
But sometimes life calls for change. And Neal’s new job has him sitting in East-West traffic for an hour every night. So I’m going to pack some boxes and paint some walls and take a deep breath. We’ll be closer to the beach and have a whole new neighborhood to explore. There will be new farmers’ markets to check out and a bigger kitchen to play in. I’m going to make the most of our new home, because for the first time ever, I’m not making the move alone.
That said, I’ll probably be offline for a couple of weeks. In the meantime, here’s what I’ve been up to:
A new Farmers’ Market report – my monthly column for Serious Eats.
The first piece for my new food & politics column on the LA Weekly’s blog Squid Ink.
A piece on food blog ethics featuring my writing partner Brooke (aka Foodwoolf) and I in the LA Times.
July 13th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I’m sad you’re moving West – but have to keep Neal happy – does he realise he’s going to be closer to the dreaded sea?!
July 13th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I’ll miss seeing your words for the next few weeks, but I’ll be sure to steal as much face time with you as possible! I have a feeling the move is going to offer you and Neal a fresh new perspective on everything (especially food)! Can’t wait to find out what new things you will discover!
July 13th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Best of luck with your move! Looking forward to reading about the inspiration you draw from your new surroundings. Until then, thanks for the linked articles.
July 16th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Good luck with the move. We move a lot, from province to province, and I’m always nostalgic when we move but we love to discover new places.
July 20th, 2009 at 11:54 am
thanks for the great links:)
August 6th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I too am moving from a place I have loved to a new town, closer to the ocean as well…there are a lot of things I am looking forward to, but many I will miss as well…good luck to you! I wish you well.
August 26th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hi Leah,
My name is Cynthia Ojeda, and I wanted to reach out to you to fill you in on the Calif. Certified Farmers’ Markets that I operate her in L.A.
La Cienega Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 3-7 PM year-round
La Cienega & 18th St.
L.A. 90034
Los Angeles Medical Center Farmers’ Market at Barnsdall Art Park
Wednesdays from 12-7 PM year-round
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
East Hollywood, 90027
West L.A. Kaiser Permanente Certified Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays from 9 am – 1:30 pm year-round
6041 Cadillac Ave.
L.A. 90034
I would love to meet you and introduce you to my markets. Please feel free to contact me at 562-495-1764 or ruby771@verizon.net
Thanks,
Cynthia