Here in Van Nuys

Here in Van Nuys

3 comments on Not Brentwood.

Not Brentwood.





These are views from the back of my parent’s deck in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. They show some of the woods on the cusp of spring.

These are the surroundings that make a possible move to Los Angeles difficult for my ailing father and mother. Yes, there are beautiful sections of LA, but they belong to those who move in the circles of George Clooney, Nick Lachey or (generationally appropriate)Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards. They aren’t for retired persons on fixed incomes.

As far as I know, the glories of this section of Northern NJ need no celebrity endorsements. If no famous people live nearby, this little town will still seem to me to be a thousand times more glorious than Beverly Hills or Brentwood.

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  1. maus Avatar
    maus

    So you admire suburban New Jersey becomes it’s very woodsy? Therefore, are you also a fan of very quiet (some would say dull) suburban, yet nicely rustic, environments?

    Beverly Hills and Brentwood at least are rather close to a variety of interesting urban neighborhoods. Northern N.J., by contrast, is quite a distance from Manhattan.

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  2. DSPerey Avatar
    DSPerey

    I understand your reflective message. I enjoy living in Los Angeles, but coming from a once underdeveloped San Diego, I find myself yearning to be back with my aging parents in a place that is so familar and common. Glad you enjoyed your time with them.

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  3. JZY Avatar
    JZY

    What about other parts of SoCal?

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