a sterling gift

 My neighbors Rob and Heidi brought this delightful fork to me after their recent road trip across the country. It is just so wonderful that I might have to plan a dinner party just so I can use it. So cool.

9,000 steps

 Good walking weather yesterday and behold this over zealous garden on York Street. Barely room to walk on the sidewalk and that is fine with me. There are people who were just born to get their hands in dirt and although I am not one of them, I am very glad they exist. Especially in a crowded city. 

new, healthy (!) addiction

 Neighbor Cristina introduced me to the Golden (well, yellow) Kiwi which is sweeter than the green variety. So far I've only found them at Costco, but I haven't really looked elsewhere. Filled with Vitamin C and easy to scoop and so tasty. Try 'em!

the 4th tradition continues

 Back to the Grove yesterday for hot dogs and all the add-ons. We had a bit of sunshine and lots of chatter as we celebrated our 250th. There were a lot of illegal fireworks last night in this city, so today will be very lazy and (I hope) quiet. 

north to Rancho Cordova

 So nice to be included in this visit to the Blogmaid's mama yesterday. First, lunch at Brookfield, an excellent all American restaurant in Rancho Cordova, then time to visit and take photos by Audrey's always popular lemon tree, then a visit to the grave of Blogmaid's father. It was a delight spending time with Cass too, yes ~ definitely all grown up and ready for a brilliant, artistic future. For my many (subtle joke) out of state readers, Rancho Cordova is up near Sacramento. Grateful to have been part of this happy family gathering and to be in actual sunshine sans fog.

the return of good meals

 Heidi and Rob (two doors away) were traveling for two weeks and I lost weight and used Grub Hub a bit too often while they were gone. Last night I was welcomed back to their table with lovely sea bass and asparagus. Their cat, Ozzie, missed them too and exhibited typical "how dare you?" cat behavior.

neighborhood news

 My current tenant, Laura, reports that there are 13 brand new (ish) babies in our little Bernal Heights nabe. I thought I have been seeing a shit load of strollers recently on my walks. And then this gorgeous tree ~ I have never seen it before. I do like living someplace where there is always something going on, but of course we needn't discuss all the parking problems and disappearing sewer grates. City life...