One Hundred Views of the World

This blog allows me to talk about my interests in travel, the outdoors, music, art, writing and literature; all of which have altered my views of this small world.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Dreams from Bunker Hill: Fante's City and Mine - Book Review

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Dreams from Bunker Hill: Fante’s City and Mine - Book Review From Bunker Hill to Santa Monica: Reading Fante against my Los Angeles By Arman...

Monday, August 25, 2025

L.A. Mountains Call

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L.A. Mountain’s Call By Armando Ortiz I walk the adobe road, this old mountain frozen, sagebrush and baking dust engulf me at the turn. L....

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Anza-Borrego State Park: Road trip and Camping

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Anza-Borrego State Park: Road trip and Camping By Armando Ortiz Introduction to Area and Road Trip Anza-Borrego State Park lies in Southern ...

Monday, September 2, 2024

L.A. Mountain's Call: Prose

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L.A. Mountain’s Call By Armando Ortiz My mind, a nomad’s wooden chest- untouched mementos gather dust, long forgotten. A hiker on the trail...

Monday, August 19, 2024

Blossoms of L.A. - Palo Verde

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Blossoms of L.A. - Palo Verde By Armando Ortiz The palo verde rooted along quiet urban streets, spring brings blossoms that vibrate with a...

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Carrizo Plain National Monument: Road Trips from Los Angeles

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Carrizo Plain National Monument: Road Trips from Los Angeles By Armando Ortiz Decision and intro to the trip: I had had Carrizo Plain Nati...

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