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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
San Francisco's Ghost of Christmas Future?
Union Square during the holidays is a magical place. An 80 foot Christmas tree stands high in the middle of the square surrounded by tourists, locals, and quirky characters spreading holiday cheer.
Is this the ghost of Christmas Future?
Or is this a ghost from my nightmare?
Monday, October 28, 2013
Why I Like Talk To Strangers And You Should Too
Strolling through the art fair across from the Ferry Building in San Francisco, we stopped to check out some hand crafted bracelets. Within seconds the artist, a cheerful middle aged man, had them on our wrists ready for a sale. Looking down to his hand I noticed we had the same tattoo, which is the Om symbol.
"Hey we have the same tattoo!" I exclaimed.
"Oh ya, this was done in Bombay around 73' after we came out of an opium den." He said nonchalantly and continued fitting our wrist's with the perfect size bracelet.
The excitement filled every cell in my body and I needed to know more!
"What was this opium den like? How long were you in India? What were you doing there?" I simply could not get enough questions out as I started to feel a little embarrassed.
After he graduated from college in Munich, he and some friends decided to go to India with no money. They chose the "hippie trail", which went through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other middle eastern countries. He stayed in India for a few years and to this day cannot believe he did that!
As we were walking away he yelled, "Go see the world!"
"She already is!" my friend yelled back.
For days I could not stop thinking about this encounter. His travel story was so exotic, exciting, and thrilling to me. For a moment I was there too, in India, smoking opium in 1973.
I do believe that every single person has a story to share. It may not take place in some far away land, as adventures do happen in our back yards, but it will transport you to another place and time. Ask, listen, be friendly, and open up yourself.
"Hey we have the same tattoo!" I exclaimed.
"Oh ya, this was done in Bombay around 73' after we came out of an opium den." He said nonchalantly and continued fitting our wrist's with the perfect size bracelet.
The excitement filled every cell in my body and I needed to know more!
"What was this opium den like? How long were you in India? What were you doing there?" I simply could not get enough questions out as I started to feel a little embarrassed.
After he graduated from college in Munich, he and some friends decided to go to India with no money. They chose the "hippie trail", which went through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other middle eastern countries. He stayed in India for a few years and to this day cannot believe he did that!
As we were walking away he yelled, "Go see the world!"
"She already is!" my friend yelled back.
For days I could not stop thinking about this encounter. His travel story was so exotic, exciting, and thrilling to me. For a moment I was there too, in India, smoking opium in 1973.
I do believe that every single person has a story to share. It may not take place in some far away land, as adventures do happen in our back yards, but it will transport you to another place and time. Ask, listen, be friendly, and open up yourself.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Sunday Morning Trivia-San Francisco
Sunday Morning Trivia
Can you guess where this was taken in San Francisco?
Monday, July 22, 2013
The real Full House house
I recently moved to Broderick St in San Francisco. Almost weekly I would see people outside this house at 1709 Broderick St taking photos. I always wondered who lived there. Was it a celebrity? Why is this house famous? Tonight I noticed a huge family snapping shots at the doorsteps and finally looked it up. Low and behold it's the real Full House house. Wait, didn't they live in one of the Painted Ladies across from Alamo Square Park? No, they just frolicked in this beautiful park that gives one of the best views of the city. As you look on to the Painted Ladies, the city skyline shines in the background. So if you visit San Francisco and want to see where DJ, Uncle Jesse, and the rest lived, go to 1709 Broderick St between Pine St and Bush St. There's a little San Francisco history for ya!
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Sunday, July 21, 2013
Napa
When the rest of the country is sweltering, San Francisco is not.
Luckily all we have to do is cross a bridge, any bridge, to experience summer. This past Saturday I crossed the Golden Gate Bridge to Napa for lunch and a tour of Silver Oak Winery. Napa is located about 49 miles north of San Francisco.
First stop was Brix for lunch. http://www.brix.com
They provided us with a private room with a garden view. The weather was warm, sunny, and breezy. Endless glasses of wine and a delicious vegetarian lunch made this my favorite part of the day.
It's not everyday us city folks get to wear dresses and sandals. I had to dig out my nail polish to paint my toes!
Silver Oaks Winery has been producing only Cabernet Sauvignon for 40 years. Everywhere you look the view is amazing. http://www.silveroak.com/
After a belly full of wine and stained teeth, it was time to head back for a nap. As we reached the bridge we could see the heavy fog covering the city. It was time to put on our jackets!
Luckily all we have to do is cross a bridge, any bridge, to experience summer. This past Saturday I crossed the Golden Gate Bridge to Napa for lunch and a tour of Silver Oak Winery. Napa is located about 49 miles north of San Francisco.
First stop was Brix for lunch. http://www.brix.com
They provided us with a private room with a garden view. The weather was warm, sunny, and breezy. Endless glasses of wine and a delicious vegetarian lunch made this my favorite part of the day.
It's not everyday us city folks get to wear dresses and sandals. I had to dig out my nail polish to paint my toes!
Silver Oaks Winery has been producing only Cabernet Sauvignon for 40 years. Everywhere you look the view is amazing. http://www.silveroak.com/
Cabernet Sauvignon
After a belly full of wine and stained teeth, it was time to head back for a nap. As we reached the bridge we could see the heavy fog covering the city. It was time to put on our jackets!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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