Once you’re beyond Highway 101 and headed west to Bodega Bay, the drive is through open farm and ranch land, orchards, and vineyards — serenity in every direction. Then it&... Read More
I’ve always been amused by the concept of New Year’s resolutions. That whole charade where people use the turn of the calendar as an excuse or a line in the metaphorica... Read More
Happy 2015, faithful readers! We’ve all just emerged from a boisterous period of celebration, and you’re probably as exhausted as I am from cooking, decorating, gift-wr... Read More
“It appears what they bring primarily is money.” — Joel Keller, BART board president, discussing the Chinese company chosen to develop on a BART station property, quo... Read More
If you’re still mystified by all of the numbers and claims (and accusations) thrown about in discussions about the affordability crisis in San Francisco housing, we’ve ... Read More
A bit of news from real estate site Zumper brings two tidbits. First, there is a website called Zumper. Second, San Francisco one-bedroom apartment rents increased by 13.5 percent ... Read More
After three years of little rain, the sky opened up in December and the rain came down in what sounded and felt like buckets complete with thunder and lightening. At 8 a.m. I sat d... Read More
Getting organized is a common New Year’s resolution. The less space you have, the more creative you need to be, but the more organized your living area, the more spacious it ... Read More
A good friend said recently, “the days are long but the years are short.” I couldn’t agree more, because this is exactly how I feel looking back over 2014. It was... Read More
With the start of the new year, many of us have resolved to make fitness a priority. And whether we are longtime gym rats or just starting a new wellness regime, the array of worko... Read More
Books Inc. best-seller list Yes Please, by Amy Poehler (hardcover) Panorama: Tales from San Francisco’s 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exposition, by Lee Bruno (hardcover)... Read More
A new year can mean rebirth and renewal, although in today’s movie business, those words tend to actually mean resuscitation, regeneration, and retread. The concept of “... Read More
San Francisco is renowned for its interesting events, so it’s no surprise that another occasion for unique enjoyment is soon upon us: The 15th Annual Edwardian Ball and Edwar... Read More
In December 1950, Neal Cassady wrote a letter to his friend Jack Kerouac. Like a message in a bottle, these pieces of paper traveled, lost in time, only to resurface years later in... Read More
At the Presidio’s ven-erable and historic Golden Gate Club, a noteworthy — albeit somewhat under-the-artistic-radar-screen — concerts series celebrates its tenth year of ... Read More