bagels and art and bleak weather

 Yup, May Gray is here and June Gloom will follow. That's OK, we bundle up. Yesterday the Blogmaid and I met for lattes at the Chit Chat Cafe on the pier in Pathetica. I needed a touch of therapy with my bagel. Then on to the Open Studios at the Sanchez Art Center in Linda Mar where I had never been and I thank my friend for taking me to/fro. A good Saturday indeed.

belated birthday celebration

 The Blogmaid wanted to see the Manet and Morisot exhibit out at the Legion for her 17-day-late bday commemoration so off we went to join a few thousand other people yesterday. But first a yummy lunch down at MY cafe and some good catch-up conversation. So nice of her to drive ~ a lovely day all around and a warm memory glow this morning.

one grand Christmas Day!

 With warm and sincere thanks to Mr. and Ms. Blogmaid for hosting. It was a day that we will all remember, filled with fabulous food and lively conversations and so much beauty and warmth.

meeting at the Chit Chat Cafe

 Thanks to the Blogmaid for the photos and for meeting me for coffee/bagel yesterday in Pathetica. I do love the fisher woman top shot ~ we sometimes forget that our pier down there is used daily for basic human food needs, not just because it is adds so much to the visual beauty of the often stormy ocean.

scallops by the sea

 I was yearning for very expensive scallops yesterday, so Mr. and Ms. Blogmaid treated Neti and me to a lavish lunch at Nick's down in Pathetica. Such a wonderful old fashioned restaurant. We had lots of laughs and I tasted my first fried pickle, so you know the day was a success. And may I mention the warm brownie with ice cream? Of course I must. With many, many thanks ~ a delightful Sunday for sure.

summer has arrived

 It was just SO beautiful in Pathetica yesterday ~ no fog, no wind. Lots of people and dogs, of course, and the Blogmaid and I enjoyed our walk, lattes and good catch-up conversation at the Chit Chat Cafe. 

Half Moon Bay Day

 Mr. and Ms. Blogmaid joined Neti and me at It's Italia for lunch to celebrate Neti and just chit chat about everything under the emerging sun. Pumpkinville was busy and bustling and we had a terrific time. So many interesting retail stores and a delightful little coffee shop because we needed a sit down and lattes after a lot of "shall I buy this?" kind of earth shaking decisions. An excellent day ~ thank you HMB.

clever name, lovely lunch

 So nice to see Sylvia again (bottom right) and thanks to Mr. and Ms. Blogmaid for driving to/fro Mill Valley and for treating us to an excellent lunch of salad, fries, pizza. For my hundreds of out-of-town readers (joke). we are located here almost right next to Mount Tamalpais, usually just called Mount Tam. Such a nice day, gratitude abounds once more.

congratulations ~ 20 years!

 Today Mr. and Ms. Blogmaid celebrate their wedding anniversary and we all send them love and gratitude and wow, tons of wonderful memories in those two decades. It seems like only yesterday, as the old folks say. Well, it does.

the Pixar experience

 The Blogmaid's family included me in a wonderful tour of the huge Pixar complex in Emeryville yesterday. Wow! Niece Jade (on the right) has worked there for a few years and she was a terrific tour guide. We walked all over and admired the art, the audio, the outdoor swimming pool, the big gym, the many cafes, the amphitheater and the beautiful architecture. Then we saw a brand new Pixar movie that comes out very soon and my lips are sealed until then But, yes, it is excellent. 

back to MOMA

 Mr. and Ms. Blogmaid were kind enough to include me on a trip to SF Moma yesterday and we had a splendid time revisiting Amy Sherald and Kara Walker (pictured here). A lovely lunch on the 5th floor and some smart shopping in the gift store. A lovely day indeed. I always see and learn something new when I visit an exhibit for the 2nd or even 3rd time. 

the birthday of the Blogmaid

What a nice day we had! More Mary Cassatt at the Legion of Honor and then an Asian lunch on Balboa Street. As someone pointed out, the Blogmaid seems to be aging backwards, I'm sure you agree. I celebrate this very special friend everyday, along with her husband, Bill, of course.
 

as ready as we can be

 The Blogmaid and Sister Jane enjoyed a day on the coast while I did some Thanksgiving tasks yesterday. You can see that I was busy baking too many pies and the festive feline had to be locked out of the dining room for obvious reasons. Happy Thanksgiving to all (hahahaha) my readers and friends. Yes, I am indeed grateful. Very.

a tale (tail) of two rabbits

 In the top photo we have MY rabbit on the back deck, given to me by the Blogmaid when she was pregnant with RR. So it's my 21 year old rabbit now.  I spotted the sibling rabbit next to Kathryn's home up on 27th Street Wednesday night. This seems like an omen and a good one. I do believe it means that Kamala will win the election. don't you?

friendship in the fog

 The Blogmaid and I enjoyed a brisk walk along the ocean in Pathetica yesterday. We talked of many, many things, apu. Our reward was coffee and a bagel in the Chit Chat Cafe on the pier. Not too many other hearty souls out yesterday, mostly dog owners. A lovely Friday. xoxo

cool down by the Bay

 The Blogmaid and family were kind (as always) yesterday and we went to the Ramp for lunch and then enjoyed a good walk around the Chase Center with the happy tourist middle photo here. And this morning the fog has returned. Whoosh. 

best vacuums ever

 Thanks to the Blogmaid for these great goat photos of the yearly clean-up down in Half Moon Bay. What amazing animals with outstanding digestive systems and their intriguing eyes. 

so proud of our Pride Family

 Yesterday was the annual Pride Day in Half Moon Bay and here we see and applaud the Blogmaid Family in all their colorful attire. It was a quieter day here in the City for Annabelle and myself, but we loved all the news and photos from Pumpkinville. 

Cass and Atlas

 The youngest Blogmaid, Cass, is back from SCAD in Savannah for a nice long summer with her parents. Cass (formerly known as RR) loves her horse, Atlas, as you can see. What a joy it has been to watch Cass grow up ~ I have been so fortunate. 

back to the ocean

 Another gorgeous day in Half Moon Bay yesterday. I walked with the Blogmaid and her family and two dogs after we had a fine lunch and strong tea. We remarked on all the fancy new remodels and building going on down there ~ and not always in the most complimentary manner to be honest. I tend to be partial to the old and funky, but wealth marches on.