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Feeling of Elsewhere in WeHo

Many times, I feel as though not in America in West Hollywood. On some corners, you'll hear more Russian or some slavic tongue than plain ol' American chat. There is such a variety of immigrants, considerably more than the American suburb relatively the same size of WeHo. The typical American family with 1.9 children seems almost ghost in the community. It is quite a sight to see a man a wife with kids walking down the street. The common WeHo resident is a single person with no children- either he is a gay man, or she is a lesbian, or a 2nd generation Russian (often older 45 or +), or a recent immigrant likely from Europe, or if more naturally American, a young person pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Celebrated conservative American values are not the norm in WeHo. Attitude are broadly liberal, more like in Western Europe. This can be said of the fashion style and taste in food and dining. Come here for yourself for a good insider view of it all and you'll know what I say.

Know 'bout Boystown

To capture the heart, soul, 6 pack and crotch of WeHo, walk along Santa Monica Blvd, roughly between La Cienega and Robertson. This is Gay L.A. central, featuring trendy boutique-style shops and clubs. Popular establishments include the East west Lounge and A Different light bookstore. About 80 percent of the pedestrians and bystanders are fairly fashionable young men who are most likely of the homosexual persuasion. And it's about 50/50 that they walk with airs or come across very happy and friendly. Well, make this assumption or not but once here, you'll see that I am about right :-) One thing I know, as a girl walking the street, I can certainly count on not being hit on!