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About redsonja
Redsonja is a designer, event director & underdog living in los angeles.
I founded UNIQUE LOS ANGELES, a bi-annual independent design+art+gift shopping event. I also created CITYlabs, a giant community service fair, and am the Exec. Director for the non-profit (and super-cool) VoteLocal.net. I love GOOD. And chocolate malts...redsonja’s website:
http://www.uniquelosangeles.com
- Member since: 2009
On September 14, 2009 redsonja Discussed
It’s the Editor, Stupid
- and said:
Whoa, wonky spacing for some reason above. Which reminds me to praise all the WEB editors out there, who make the letters come together on-screen and understand how to interact with us… A different beast though every bit as talented and important!
On September 14, 2009 redsonja Discussed
It’s the Editor, Stupid
- and said:
Thank you for singing praise to the editors out there Anne! Indeed great editors have the keen ability to hold the hands of others, never making it awkward or weird so that the person’s hand starts sweating or they avoid your calls. Editors can break your heart while somehow lifting you up. They are
swift and decisive, cutting with no remorse. Yet they delicately
cultivate with great length in order to bring out the best in an
author. Editors are great at hiding things, yet are incredibly honest. Most important, they understand diversity and how to speak to all types of readers, allowing the writer to truly connect with an audience. And they fuel the eyeglass industry, tirelessly damaging their eyes in
the name of great writing.*Also, we MUST give overdue credit to the Copy Editor! Who doesn’t give
a damn about genius advice to the writer or crucial corrections to the flow of an article, but
is the person who knows how to spell every single word, takes pride in finding errors, and makes every editor look good… 
On June 28, 2009 redsonja Discussed
Rest Stops, R.I.P.
- and said:
Thank you for this piece Emily!!! The pics are beautiful and truly capture the great architecture and surroundings… My family drove all over the US and like so many, we looked forward to the ‘rest stop’ because it’s when we would eat, stretch, enjoy the outdoors – and of course use the restrooms!What’s sad to me is that our society has become soooo dependent on fast food, and in general Americans seem to favor instant gratification. Why sit with your family/travel partner/by yourself in the outdoors, eating a ‘packed meal’, talking, and admiring the State’s scenery, when you can instead stand in line for over-priced fast-food, expose yourself to the same neon signs that can be seen around the world, and become a drone? What can be done? Are there State websites GOOD readers can check out/petition? p.s. I hope you get a book deal with Chronicle or someone who will publish and document your great photos. Truly American and historic!
On March 13, 2009 redsonja Discussed
Community Leaders Event Recap and Pictures
- and said:
It was a fantastic night indeed… Thank you for your support and passion for community GOOD – and to all those out there who give a damn.:) We ARE the change.
On January 5, 2009 redsonja Discussed
Tomato Potato 2: Collecting Resources
- and said:
Hey boys! While not exactly for the veggie garden, you can get free shade trees (helping to create a purdy green garden space) from the DWP… http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp000744.jsp
redsonja has not posted anything yet.
On November 20, 2009 redsonja Discussed
Tips on How to Reduce Food Packaging Waste
- and said:
Hallelujah! I’ve never used those plastic bags in the produce section to individually wrap my selections (insert voice from the sky: “Noooooooo, don’t let the green onion and the lettuce touch! Put those bananas in a bag young lady!”). I thought everyone was the same until last night when my boyfriend (who recycles, reuses, composts, gardens, etc.) came to the checkout line with an armload of plastic bags. I coudn’t believe it. Alas, the gospel must be spread… Thanks for these suggestions that I will now share on Facebook and my blog.
On September 14, 2009 redsonja Discussed
It’s the Editor, Stupid
- and said:
Whoa, wonky spacing for some reason above. Which reminds me to praise all the WEB editors out there, who make the letters come together on-screen and understand how to interact with us… A different beast though every bit as talented and important!
On September 14, 2009 redsonja Discussed
It’s the Editor, Stupid
- and said:
Thank you for singing praise to the editors out there Anne! Indeed great editors have the keen ability to hold the hands of others, never making it awkward or weird so that the person’s hand starts sweating or they avoid your calls. Editors can break your heart while somehow lifting you up. They are
swift and decisive, cutting with no remorse. Yet they delicately
cultivate with great length in order to bring out the best in an
author. Editors are great at hiding things, yet are incredibly honest. Most important, they understand diversity and how to speak to all types of readers, allowing the writer to truly connect with an audience. And they fuel the eyeglass industry, tirelessly damaging their eyes in
the name of great writing.*Also, we MUST give overdue credit to the Copy Editor! Who doesn’t give
a damn about genius advice to the writer or crucial corrections to the flow of an article, but
is the person who knows how to spell every single word, takes pride in finding errors, and makes every editor look good…
On June 28, 2009 redsonja Discussed
Rest Stops, R.I.P.
- and said:
Thank you for this piece Emily!!! The pics are beautiful and truly capture the great architecture and surroundings… My family drove all over the US and like so many, we looked forward to the ‘rest stop’ because it’s when we would eat, stretch, enjoy the outdoors – and of course use the restrooms!What’s sad to me is that our society has become soooo dependent on fast food, and in general Americans seem to favor instant gratification. Why sit with your family/travel partner/by yourself in the outdoors, eating a ‘packed meal’, talking, and admiring the State’s scenery, when you can instead stand in line for over-priced fast-food, expose yourself to the same neon signs that can be seen around the world, and become a drone? What can be done? Are there State websites GOOD readers can check out/petition? p.s. I hope you get a book deal with Chronicle or someone who will publish and document your great photos. Truly American and historic!
On March 13, 2009 redsonja Discussed
Community Leaders Event Recap and Pictures
- and said:
It was a fantastic night indeed… Thank you for your support and passion for community GOOD – and to all those out there who give a damn.:) We ARE the change.
On January 5, 2009 redsonja Discussed
Tomato Potato 2: Collecting Resources
- and said:
Hey boys! While not exactly for the veggie garden, you can get free shade trees (helping to create a purdy green garden space) from the DWP… http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp000744.jsp
redsonja has not GOODmarked anything yet.
Hallelujah! I’ve never used those plastic bags in the produce section to individually wrap my selections (insert voice from the sky: “Noooooooo, don’t let the green onion and the lettuce touch! Put those bananas in a bag young lady!”). I thought everyone was the same until last night when my boyfriend (who recycles, reuses, composts, gardens, etc.) came to the checkout line with an armload of plastic bags. I coudn’t believe it. Alas, the gospel must be spread… Thanks for these suggestions that I will now share on Facebook and my blog.