a study in green

 I was intrigued by this woman at SF Moma on Monday. Even her hair was green, as was her hair ornament. If I was a REAL photographer I bet this would be an outstanding image, but alas...

award winning author

 I just started reading The Vegetarian by Han Kang, the South Korean writer who recently won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first Asian woman to do so. The novel I'm reading won the Man Booker International in 2016 and somehow I missed that completely. Playing catch-up.

another happy museum day

 Chef Sarah drove down from Napa yesterday and we actually used the driverless taxi WAYMO and now I will be able to do this solo. Yay! We met Doug and Barb down at SF Moma because of the Kara Walker installation (top and bottom photos) which I urge you to see, if possible. Then we toured the museum and oohed and ahhhhed a lot. A really nice lunch on the 5th floor (middle photo, duh) and some more wandering around. Doug had to scoot off early to watch the Dodgers lose so Barb got to experience WAYMO on the trip back to my home. This was a terrific day and I am grateful to Sarah for instigating this adventure. 

an old friend appears

 Susan, Ginger and I worked together way back in the 70's ~ we were copywriters at the now defunct Capwell's store in Oakland. Yesterday Susan came to SF (she lives in Davis) and we had lunch at the Park Chalet and then walked, talked and sat looking out at the ocean on the Great Highway. Susan's husband died last December and she is learning to navigate alone and really doing very well, in my opinion.  Her daughter drove her to/fro and we will meet again ~ next visit she wants to see all the xmas lights down in Union Square. Yes!

Fifty years later

 Last night I went to a big gala 50 year anniversary celebration at John and Mary's gorgeous home in the Oakland Hills. Perfect weather, live jazz music and tons of food and drink. Husbando and I attended their wedding and when I saw him in an old wedding photo I had to grab a Kleenex®. I took Lyft to/fro Oakland, it is just so much easier. A lovely event and wow, 50 years. Zip/zip.

is it good enough for my sis?

 Yesterday I had a lovely downtown day and one of my tasks was to check out the Hotel Stratford where Sister Jane will be staying Thanksgiving week. The two young women at the tiny front desk were nice and helpful and wow, what a perfect location in the heart of Union Square. Good choice, Sis! Then I went right around the corner to the King of Thai to celebrate with a big bowl of duck noodle soup and all in all, a wonderful SF kind of day.

and more art

 This event was curated by Suze Riley, my friend Gini's DIL and a very talented artist. The gallery is close to home in the industrial part of SF so Heidi and I attended last night. Perhaps my favorite was this small Tony's Pizza painting (top photo) by Nathaniel J. Bice, a very nice young man who has a great future. VACANCY was the theme of the show and it was indeed a treat.

Mary Cassatt arrives

 Amy and I had a lovely couple of hours out at the Legion of Honor yesterday. The Mary Cassatt exhibit is excellent and impressive. Be sure to take time to watch the film and read all the words beside the artwork. I will return to this one for sure.

Mayor Breed

 Thanks to friends I do have a couple of photos from Monday night. This was a very good experience for many of us. And now my little home is back to normal and the fog has returned.

and the texts roll in

 Mayor Breed was impressive and warm and every vote counts so I think the event last night helped folks trying to decide who to vote for. We ended up squishing everyone down on the back deck which I had (thankfully) scrubbed and set up just in case a guest wanted some air. The food from Truly Mediterranean (bottom photo) was truly a hit and the middle photo shows that people stayed hydrated and is now one of my after-party tasks.  And yes, the heat wave is over finally and now it is 58º with a HIGH today of 71º, not 98º as it has been. What wonderful friends and neighbors I have to come out and support the Mayor and me. An unforgettable two hours.

yesterday and today

 This was sunrise yesterday from my back deck. Ah those lovely clouds gave us hope, but alas, this heat wave continues. Mayor Breed is coming here for a meet-and-greet at 5:30 so I have a long/long to-do list with #1 being KEEP COOL. 

my voting booth

 In between baseball games yesterday I tried to study the ballots and I do rely on endorsements and recommendations and some things are easy, some not. I did campaign for the Mayor for a couple of hours and came to the realization that I have met the nicest people doing this ~ not just for my candidate but getting to know all the other volunteers too. Interesting, no? 

big baseball day

 Four games today. I love the intensity of the Playoffs and I am currently rooting for: Detroit, the Yankees, the Mets and the San Diego Padres. But first I will campaign for Mayor Breed and then scurry home to my TV. Notthat and Dodger Doug will send their informative baseball emails and I appreciate those for sure. 

extended heat wave

 Okay, this is a long and nasty hot time in ye olde city. These spells used to last for four days but now we have eight AC-free sweltering days. I used to really enjoy hot weather but those days are long gone and I have no energy. Drink lots of water and blah, blah, blah...

mister (or ms.) postman (postperson)

 I write two postcards a day to get-out-the-vote in Bakersfield and Tulare. Due to carpal tunnel that is about all I can handle. The mail date is Oct. 24th for these 55 voters and I will have this task completed. I assume these are Democratic voters, but my message is just PLEASE VOTE and the website is turnoutpac.org/postcards. Every little bit helps, or so I hope.

change the routine!

 I usually walk in the afternoon but we are having our October heat wave (argh) so this morning I hit the sidewalks before 7:15am to get some much needed exercise. The lights were still on in Precita Park but alas, we can't see them in this photo. There were lots of dogs, a few personal trainers and other walkers eager to beat the heat. I'm glad I did this crazy early thing.

just what we need now

 For some reason I have always liked Kristen Bell (and I follow her on Instagram) so when this new comedy Nobody Wants This. appeared on the Flix® I dropped everything and I am so glad that I did. We need to laugh at crazy families and less-than-perfect relationships right now.