It's called a mini-blog, right?

The thoughts and rants of an economic developer, place-maker, and marketer. Back home in LA.

[collettehanna]

Old school eclipse watching. #eclipse2017 #dtla #pinhole #paper #shadow #oldschool (at Skyspace Los Angeles)

[collettehanna]

🌙 #dusk #dtla #summer (at Horse Thief BBQ)

[collettehanna]

After hearing about this place and seeing it in movies, I had no idea it was so beautiful. The structure itself is beautiful but the surrounding park with a massive view overlooking the ocean is breathtaking. Perfect day trip for relaxation, reflection, rejuvenation and the start of a celebration. #beauty #peaceful #relaxation #rejuvenation #koreanfriendshipbell (at Korean Friendship Bell)

[collettehanna]

The uprising continues. #92riots #92uprising #southlaisthefuture #SouthLA #march (at South Central LA)

[collettehanna]

This picture isn't perfect, and neither is my family...that's one of the things I love about them so. I forced them to go out to the marina with me this morning; they, like troopers who wish to make me happy, got up and got out there in the cold with me. I love and appreciate all of our rawness, realness, and what God has given me. Cheers to loving them more and more and being the best I can be for them and for God in 2017. ❤#nofilter #realdeal #letgo #happynewyear2017 (at Via Marina Point)

[elemesy]

Reading this made me feel the most hope and sense of purpose I’ve felt since November 8th.

We can do this you guys.

This is how we survive the next 4 years.

[hueyfreemanonlyspeaksthetruth]

[collettehanna]

Dogs, and food trucks, and shopping...oh my! #christmasshopping #grandparkla #grandpark #dtla (at Grand Park)

[collettehanna]

Back to one of my favorite spots from my college stomping grounds. 😍#hillcrest #sandiego #memories #randr (at Hillcrest, San Diego)

[collettehanna]

The quiet after the crazy. #myla #flowers #flowermarket #dtla #quiet #solace (at Los Angeles Flower District)

[collettehanna]

Love this place, though not for their liquor - except for this beautiful display of it with Cuban tiles - but for their garlic chicken! #yum #cubanfood #garliceverything #plantainstoo #letseat #myla (at Versailles Cuban Food)

[collettehanna]

Stumbled upon this cool spot today. Colorful inside and outside. #ivangallery #streetart #murals #midcityla #midcitylosangeles (at Mid-City, Los Angeles)

[collettehanna]

"The Eternal Flame symbolizes the continuing effort to realize Dr. King's ideals for the 'Beloved Community' which requires lasting personal commitment that cannot weaken when faced with obstacles." #inspiration #personal #commitment (at MLK jr National Historic site)

[collettehanna]

Got a chance to visit this historic site. I'm not usually too inspired by history, but this place, and all that went on here, and what it means for me and my family personally, truly was moving, emotional, and inspiring. #martinlutherkingjr #mlk #ebenezerbaptistchurch #ebenezer #history #inspiration (at The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church)

[collettehanna]

Looking out on downtown Atlanta and this very interesting building from a (slow) spinning restaurant. (at The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View)

[collettehanna]

Elephants! Love these beautiful creatures :) #elephants #mural #dtla #downtownla #myla

[collettehanna]

Young Men's Christian Association. Men's Entrance. Boy's Entrance. #architecture #history #symmetry #myla (at South Central)