Hi, Loren. I liked your essay about the Los Angels River. The article is well written, researched and captured my interest to the end. A good piece of journalistic writing. I passed through LA in in 1993, on my way to nowhere. I didn’t expect much, and deserved less, yet I found the people different from a world that rejected a hopeless man out of place. Yet, I was taken in and given a chance to start over. I often stopped at the downtown section of the river to eat a sandwich or drink a coffee. I never knew the history. Your article stirred fond memories of a time, place, and people that made a difference. Thanks.Regards