By Frank Muller Santa Monica
I noted in agreement with Mr. Dan Jansenson (“Thankful to tree lovers,” July 2) that I could not detect a “single sign that is obstructed by the trees on Fourth.” Although this may be a tricky suggestion to implement, but why doesn’t each shopkeeper, first thing in the morning, rake or broom these dried leaves in front of their businesses from the Fourth Street sidewalks? Since all the leaves were dried brown, it seems that such housekeeping may not be so hectic, as I estimate that they have fallen some time ago!
Maybe talking one merchant into this housekeeping, which incidentally I see many doing in Downtown L.A., may motivate his or her neighbor to do likewise. Even giving a homeless (person) a few bucks to sweep, not “leaf-blow.” I wonder who cleans on Second Street? No such unkempt appearance there!
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 6, 2007. Read the original PDF.