A Moment to Say Thank You

By Eric Richardson
Published: Saturday, October 21, 2006, at 01:08PM

Eric Richardson

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — Last week at the closing reception of the L.A. Souls photography show Ed Fuentes of View from a Loft presented me with this certificate. On Thursday he posted about that on his site and included some funny stories about our paths crossing Downtown.

Blogdowntown and I cross paths often, sometimes by a few moments. I was also at 7th and Fig one afternoon when the shutdown happened. Unfortunately for me, I was shooting slide film so I have no photos. Other places we have been crossing during my few days on a blogging break was at the sidewalk screenplay and the building wrapped up in a bad case of ugly. I do have photos of those subjects, but that of course Eric already covered it.

So how does one give a competitive shout out to the way he covers downtown? Trip him on his way to a posting? Steal his camera? Hack his website? Nah. Arrange a certificate from the City of LA, courtesy of Jan Perry (and her staff) who didn't even blink at the request to commend blogdowntown.

I appreciate the kind words and the certificate, Ed. I know I have a lot of fun running this site and it's always good to know that others out there are enjoying it as well.

Comments

Michael R. writes:

Congrats on the acknowledgement from the city. I work in downtown L.A. and check out your site for the latest happenings around here. Great Job!

# on Oct.21.2006 AT 05:28 PM

Don Garza writes:

So whats's the deal? You post a picture of the Certificate of recognition you got from Jan Perry from Ed Fuentes , but you didn't post the picture of the one I asked for you from Jan Perry at the Ambassador of goodwill awards.

Anyway , congrats on this certificate. But I will get you a resolution. To show Ed up. LOL just kidding. MAybe?

# on Oct.22.2006 AT 02:58 AM

Brian Humphrey writes:

Congratulations blogdowntown!

While some 'bloggers' have likely been recognized in the past, I think this may be the first (hopefully of many) City testimonials directly to a blog, which underscores the power of blogs when someone devotes their use to the common good of our City.

Again, congratulations!

Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey Firefighter/Specialist Public Service Officer Los Angeles Fire Department

# on Oct.22.2006 AT 10:58 AM

Don Garza writes:

Oh ,

The certs that were given and received at the event I had were Certificates of Appreciation.

There are different types of certs that are given out by city council.

Certificates of Appreciation

certificates of Recognition

Birthday Greetings

And Resoluttions which are signed by all of the City fathers to include the Mayor , City Attorney , and City Controller ,