You may remember that every year, since the kick off of my 1st marathon, a group of my running friends don Santa hats and hit the bike path with the intention of spreading a little holiday cheer. The yearly happening is a great excuse to carve out … [Continue reading]
The atmosphere at the Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco is rather unique. Saturday night was the first time I'd eaten in this room. Just look at all the cool wine bottles and corks strung up on the ceiling. That sure is a whole lotta wine! … [Continue reading]
There's nothing like inviting a few people over for dinner to bring out the inner-critic. Whether it is as little as two or a many as 15, I've always had a tough time with the whole entertaining thing. In preparing for my most recent entertaining … [Continue reading]
It's been a LONG time since my photography class at the community college. Sadly, I'm afraid that I forgot a lot of the key take-aways. Fortunately, I have a few honest friends who know photography really well. Friends who are willing to question … [Continue reading]
How's that Christmas shopping coming along? Are you done with your list yet? I'm certainly not. I'd never been Christmas shopping in Union Square and, somehow, it seemed like the thing to do. Crowds are not really my thing but this beautiful … [Continue reading]