Corn Picking at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont, California

Ardenwood is one of few farms in the San Francisco Bay Area where you can pick your own popcorn and flint corn 🌾

Look Up! The Blue Angels Practice in Oakland for San Francisco Fleet Week

I caught a glimpse of the Blue Angels during one of their practice sessions at Oakland International Airport

Wednesday Postcard: San Francisco’s Chinatown

This week’s postcard features the Dragon Gate, the south entrance to Chinatown. I’ve also included a few pictures I took during a stroll there in July 2021

San Francisco’s Wayfare Tavern is for (Organic Fried Chicken) Lovers

They don’t serve just any ordinary chicken at Wayfare Tavern! Enticed by the idea of trying this special chicken on a special occasion, my husband booked a lunch reservation at the Financial District restaurant to celebrate our anniversary 💕

Wednesday Postcard: The Exploratorium in San Francisco

This week’s postcard features “Words and Colors” from the Illusions and Other Surprises Postcard Exhibit at The Exploratorium, San Francisco’s Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception. Rather than reading the words, try saying the color of ink that was used to write each word! It’s not easy…

Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco

Driving around San Francisco: Haight-Ashbury; the Cliff House restaurant; California’s largest German church, and more

Holiday Lights: A Drive Along Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda

A simple, but beautiful winter tradition in Alameda since 1938. Of course, due to the pandemic, it’s different this year. Visitors are advised to forgo the stroll around and encouraged to drive by instead

Wednesday Postcard: Presidio of San Francisco, California

This week’s carte postale features the Main Post in the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco

Donut Petit in Alameda, California

Donut Petit is a cute little bakery located in Alameda, the island city about 10 miles/ 16 km east of San Francisco, California 🍩

Orange Haze Over the San Francisco Bay Area

I took this picture today, September 9, 2020 #nofilter

Flashback Friday: Alameda’s 4th of July Parade 2017

The 4th of July Parade in Alameda, California (10 miles/16 km east of San Francisco) is one of the largest … More

Bay to Breakers: San Francisco’s Famous Foot Race is Going Virtual

I’m a long-distance walker, not a runner, so I do Bay to Breakers for the fun of it! Here are my favorite memories and pictures from San Francisco’s famous foot race

Wednesday Postcard: Oakland, California

This week’s carte postale features the Cathedral of Christ the Light, located near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California

Specialty’s Café & Bakery Closes After 33 Years

I’ve been going to Specialty’s Café & Bakery for work lunches for over 15 years. So when I learned that … More

Like I’ve Been There Before: ‘Friends’ 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Experience in San Francisco

Fans of the hit show, “Friends” will have a blast at the pop-up experience that recently opened in downtown San Francisco! Visitors can enjoy two floors of interactive digital displays, view actual props and costumes used on the show, and step into recreated show sets, like Central Perk and Monica and Rachel’s West Village apartment

Wednesday Postcard: San Francisco, California

This week’s carte postale features the City Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco, California

Strolling Around San Francisco’s Marina District

These photographs were taken in San Francisco’s Marina District on October 26, 2019

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at Altarena Playhouse

When I heard the local theatre was putting on a play set in Montmartre in Paris, my Francophile ears perked up like a nimble little bunny

Wednesday Postcard: Alcatraz Island

Bonjour! This week’s carte postale features Alcatraz Island, which is located in the San Francisco Bay! – Alcatraz is the … More

Oh, Snap! You Can Experience the 90’s at This Pop-Up Museum in Oakland

A nostalgic mixtape of 90’s jams gets the party started inside the former office space (no pun intended, Mmm kay?) while energetic staff members highly encourage visitors to snap pictures with fun 90’s-themed displays