Eric Brightwell owns Brightwell, a gentlemen's shop across the street from Ivanhoe's playground.

Another thing that puts Eric on the map is, well, his maps. Here's an L A Times article about his cartographic caricatures.…

What are your 2013 resolutions? 

Here are some suggestions for citizens of Silver Lake:

- bloom where you are planted - and start or increase organic gardening

- take a hike - a new one around the lake or up some of our city stairways

- vote early and often - participate in one of the mayoral or city council candidates primary election…