
Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco
Driving around San Francisco: Haight-Ashbury; the Cliff House restaurant; California’s largest German church, and more Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco
Driving around San Francisco: Haight-Ashbury; the Cliff House restaurant; California’s largest German church, and more Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco
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 Continue reading Holiday Lights: A Drive Along Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda
This week’s carte postale features the Main Post in the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Presidio of San Francisco, California
Donut Petit is a cute little bakery located in Alameda, the island city about 10 miles/ 16 km east of San Francisco, California 🍩 Continue reading Donut Petit in Alameda, California
I took this picture today, September 9, 2020 #nofilter Continue reading Orange Haze Over the San Francisco Bay Area
The 4th of July Parade in Alameda, California (10 miles/16 km east of San Francisco) is one of the largest Independence Day parades in the United States, with over 170 floats and 2,500 participants. A little over 3 miles/5 km long, the parade route is also the longest route in the United States, drawing over 60,000 spectators from around the Bay Area. Unfortunately, there won’t be any floats, horses, marching bands, dancers, or vintage cars this year. The 4th of July Parade for 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic. In honor of the holiday, I’d like to share 4 … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Alameda’s 4th of July Parade 2017
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 Continue reading Bay to Breakers: San Francisco’s Famous Foot Race is Going Virtual
This week’s carte postale features the Cathedral of Christ the Light, located near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Oakland, California
I’ve been going to Specialty’s Café & Bakery for work lunches for over 15 years. So when I learned that the San Francisco Bay Area-based chain would be permanently closing their doors after today, May 19, 2020, I was shocked! The reason for the closure? The pandemic. Their website explains that “Current market conditions attributed to COVID-19 and shelter-in-place policies have decimated company revenues.” Founded in 1987, the company operated over 55 cafes in California, Illinois, and Washington state. Before the pandemic, Specialty’s was popular among busy office workers who wanted a quick, but nutritious lunch, like salads, sandwiches, and … Continue reading Specialty’s Café & Bakery Closes After 33 Years
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 Continue reading Like I’ve Been There Before: ‘Friends’ 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Experience in San Francisco
This week’s carte postale features the City Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco, California Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: San Francisco, California
These photographs were taken in San Francisco’s Marina District on October 26, 2019 Continue reading Strolling Around San Francisco’s Marina District
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 Continue reading “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at Altarena Playhouse
Bonjour! This week’s carte postale features Alcatraz Island, which is located in the San Francisco Bay! – Alcatraz is the Spanish word for pelican – This small island was once a fort and a military prison – From 1934 to 1963, “The Rock” was a maximum security federal penitentiary For more information: Alcatraz Island – National Park Service Alcatraz at a Glance – Parks Conservancy website Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Alcatraz Island