three for my Lindakindle4

 Yesterday I downloaded a couple of mysteries for the trip. I had already started James for our next book club and I like it a lot. But we all know that a couple of maybe-trashy novels help calm the nerves during long trips into other countries/worlds. I leave the USA  one week from today ~ eeeeek!

duck soup & fat ham

 I gave my SF Playhouse ticket to Neti because I will be on the Danube for our regular scheduled play. Ahem. But Amy had an extra ticket, thank goodness, so yesterday we saw this excellent, fun one act play, Fat Ham (based on Hamlet) and I'm so glad that I did. But first I needed the big bowl of duck noodle soup at King of Thai for lunch. Oh yum. Then this exuberant play was a total delight with a cast of seven terrific actors and I do recommend that you see this if you have the chance. By the way, Doug's SF Theater Blog is linked here ~ he is a really good reviewer and I always abide by his recommendations. Well, almost always. In any event, a happy Wednesday for me in the heart of my city.

bargain matinee

 Back to the Alamo yesterday with Amy doing all the heavy lifting again. Eephus is a sweet little baseball movie about a small town ritual that will be ending for this group of mostly out-of-shape, mostly middle age men. Quiet humor and nostalgia. Sweet, but not for everyone unless you love baseball. Oh, EEphus is the name of a very slow pitch, or so it seems.

making life better

 So far, so good with our Giants. I love having these games to look forward to and last night we beat the Astros after winning the series in Cincinnati. I'm starting to learn the names of the new players and listening to our old favorite announcers is music to my ears. 

Wayne Thiebaud's great talent

 This exhibit at the Legion of Honor just opened and my friend Susan (who lives up in Davis) and I felt great appreciation to see it yesterday before the crowds descend. Susan had met Mr. Thiebaud (who used to live in Sacramento) and we were both a bit overwhelmed by the depth and diversity of his work. He painted way more than the desserts he is so famous for. A very good Sunday for sure!

a lot of buzz

 The Studio is Seth Rogen's salute to Hollywood and he is on all the talk programs and the series is supposed to be hilarious, and it is sort of amusing and of course fun to see all the stars misbehaving. I seldom laugh out loud when I'm supposed to at these don't-miss television spectaculars and this was no exception. But I will probably watch it some more on Apple TV. Maybe.

and all for $12

 My friend Terri and one of my neighbors are quilters and I have always admired this artistic talent. So I bought a ticket to the SF Quilt Show yesterday that was held at St. Mary's Cathedral. I had a delightful couple of hours and I was so impressed with all the glorious work. The artist for the crossword puzzle piece (top photo) was there explaining all the meaningful and personal details of her work. Yes, I am very happy that I went yesterday.