Hettie’s place is in a gorgeous area of L.A. called Echo Park. Her husband Randy gave me a tour of the downstairs and introduced me to Gertrude the tortoise and Cheddar the cat. The backyard area is a beautiful place to sit in the morning and enjoy a cup of coffee. Hettie and Randy were so hospitable and were even willing to hold my luggage for me all day since I was flying out on a red-eye.