Friday in the fog with mixed menus

 Nancy, Ceci and I wandered around the Botanical Gardens all morning, then we had lunch at Ebisu (I had noodles, they both love sushi) on 9th Avenue, a restaurant that has been there forever and is still very popular. One would think that we wouldn't be hungry again for dinner, but one would be wrong. We met Samantha and Luke at Celia's Mexican Restaurant in San Bruno and that was indeed a happy gathering, despite the fact that we were saying goodbye to Luke and Sam who are moving to Florida this Monday. Grrrrrrrr. On the other hand, pure luck brought these two into my life three years ago and I so benefitted.

our SF family day

 A busy Thursday including a meeting with our lawyer, walk on the beach, lots or coffee and chit chat and then a fabulous dinner at Zuni. Despite the fog in the top photo, we did see some gentle sunshine yesterday. Today to the park and dinner with Samantha and Luke. Good times!

there is no lake on 24th Street

 Wonderful having g.dot Ceci and step dot Nancy in town and we celebrated at the Grand Lake Kitchen, so named after their Oakland place by the Lake? I guess. Anyway, a busy few days ahead so I will try to get in a few words and photos along the way. This was a good place for dinner, by the way. 

black and white and strong

 

The Blazer

Fleda Brown

I am ordering clothes because the senator was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed. I ordered a black blazer because I am in mourning for the those shot in Minnesota. I also ordered a white shirt, so I am going on in spite of mourning. I will look official, like a police car, dressing up to keep my backbone straight. The army has to stand straight to follow orders and to show they’re not afraid. A priest wears black for humility, white a sign of how God scrubs everything pure, you could say. I might look like an army lining up these words. Each word has its own squiggle, to show it’s different from the others, but united. They march, too, they hold their signs. My blazer is stylishly wrinkled to show I’m not really an army. I am squiggling between the soldiers. You might not notice me, but the soldiers will feel me brushing their legs. They’ll remember the soft furriness of being human.

tea for four (er, five)

Inspector Annabelle did not stay for the duration, but she approved of tea time with Heidi, Laurence and my new renter Lisa who will be staying in Emma's Room. It's great for me because she just wants two or three nights during the week when she comes in to SF to swim and do city stuff. You will meet Lisa later and you will like her a lot too. The fog this morning feels like bliss when I read about other parts of the world and the horrible fires and floods. Sending healing weather thoughts to all...

blogger leaves home!

 Yes, I walked two doors down for Rob's chicken piccata and pasta last night. Other than that, I just had the best time puttering and putzing around this little house that I love. Step daughter Nancy arrives this week and I always make sure that she knows that I don't live in Gray Gardens (a 1975 film). Grand daughter Ceci too, this will be a good week. They all are, really.

yes, this is inviting indeed

 Tenant #2 (Laura) left early yesterday morning and I spent a very satisfying Saturday preparing for my next guest in Emma's Room. I have told many people (who yawned a lot, haha) about how very proud I am for hiring Handy Jan to build this wonderful little space. Laura called it her Dorm Room. I am meeting a prospect tomorrow afternoon, a friend of Heidi's, and we shall see how that goes. This space is just too nice not to be used and appreciated.