When it’s not possible to get away for the weekend, don’t miss the fun that’s right outside your door. Grab your partner or good friend and head for the hills — literally. ... Read More
I recently had the opportunity to see one of my favorite rock bands in the world — one that, amazingly, has existed for roughly a half-century. That band is San Francisco’s... Read More
All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr (paperback) The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life, by Chris Guillebeau (paperback) Beh... Read More
I like movies. I usually enjoy them, making an occasion out of each one I get to an actual movie theater to see. I celebrate with popcorn, diet soda, some candy. If I’m at the Al... Read More
Summer always seems to go by so fast. Our family had an amazing summer full of travel, lazy days, and local adventures. It was also chock full of sibling squabbles. This is the onl... Read More
Ten to 25 percent of Americans who complain of digestive issues (acid reflux, bloating, nausea, gas, and so forth) are diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Because this c... Read More
SHOULD THEY STAY OR SHOULD THEY GO? If someone loves living in San Francisco, with its live-and-let-live debauchery and out-of-control liberalism, what would be the most unlikely p... Read More
It started with random channel surfing where I stumbled upon the show TMZ on TV as they interviewed comedian Marlon Wayans about Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback who went t... Read More
Most of us have experienced a clogged sink or tub at one time or another. Numerous chemical drain cleaners on the market create the impression that you simply pour a little magic p... Read More
Walker Evans is best known as a documentarian of the Great Depression. His photos from this era while working for the Farm Security Administration (which, as part of the New Deal,... Read More
It was a temperate evening on the Barbary Coast. The meet-up was on the corner of Grant and Vallejo Streets. He was a little on the flamboyant side in his orange hat and scarf, but... Read More
Wine bars seem to be popping up all over San Francisco, following the proliferation of gourmet ice cream shops and trendy coffee spots. In a city where new eateries open almost eve... Read More
When the fall chill hit the air and the days grew shorter, my mom would often make one of my favorite comfort pastas: Romano — cream, butter, and cheese — or burro — with but... Read More
Now open in the Marina is Roma Antica (3242 Scott Street, 415-896-4002), an authentic and casual Italian restaurant focused on serving Roman pasta (handmade) and pinsa, making it ... Read More
This past June, the city released its biennial homeless count report — which, while revealing an overall reduction of the citywide homeless population, also showed an increase of... Read More