The dryers are broken. They still run, still eat my quarters, but don't get hot. Which is why I have four loads of laundry hanging around my apartment air drying. Better for the environment. That's my glass half full response to it all.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Birthday Karaoke
My annual shindig this year was even bigger and more entertaining than normal, as we combined it with a surprise 65 & 1/2 birthday party for Mom. In line with all of the festivities, we had karaoke downstairs. Kate, Amanda & I shared a rendition of...something from the 80's...don't remember what, but it was fun!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
This is Traffic Court?
I mistakenly thought that I had to actually go to traffic court this morning, when I could have just mailed in my ticket with a check. Gee, thanks. So instead of sleeping in on my day off, I landed up in the middle of Oakland with some time to kill before I could pick up Amanda. I found a little cafe and ordered breakfast. Should have asked a little more, as the beautiful toast sandwiched both cheese and ham, but I scraped it off and made a half-sandwich to take to Amanda and enjoyed the rest of it.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
They're BAAaaack
The goats are back on the hill by the Hall, doing their annual fire prevention duties.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Opera at the Ballpark
My friend Richard and I went to Opera in the Ballpark tonight. We, and several thousand other people, saw Lucia di Lammermoor. It was interesting to see a full length opera simulcast on a scoreboard. I was impressed by the number of people, and the opera was quite good. Not to mention, when's the last time you got to watch a Donizetti while eating garlic fries?
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Vegan Pizza
You'd think that vegan pizza would be dull. Kind of like what happens when you ask a regular pizza place to do a veggie pizza with no cheese. Does not go well, in my humble experience. However, as she has shown before, Isa Chandra Moscowitz of Post Punk Kitchen fame knows her stuff. I made "Isa Pizza" with vegan walnut pesto and tofu basil "ricotta." It was stunningly good. I can honestly say that I didn't miss the cheese. And I do miss cheese, frequently.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
City Ramblings
This afternoon Amanda, Peter, Mom, Dad & I went to the Cable Car Museum in the City. I hadn't realized that all of the cable cars come through one garage and all run on the same set of cables (well, one for each line). These are the California & Mason lines. Then we went on a Ghost Hunt, which did not produce any ghosts but was well worth the tour guide, the other happenings, and all of the great stories and history.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Chihuly Teaser
Laurel & I went to the Annie Liebowitz exhibit at the Legion of Honor, and outside they had this teaser piece for the Chihuly exhibit that's coming to the DeYoung in June. Try to keep in mind that this thing is 14 feet in diameter. I can't wait to see the full fledged exhibit.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Toy Story?
The window display in a toy store on College Ave in Berkeley. Notice the banner hanging from the Golden Gate Bridge? I love where I live.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day Goodies
Amanda brought me flowers, chocolate (dairy free, of course) and a Cal reusable shopping bag! She obviously knows the way to her mother's heart.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Solid Food?
Mom was trying to get Cy to look at the camera by getting him to follow the spoon (with chocolate sauce on it no less). I think he was more interested in the food. Not a big surprise given what a good eater he is, except when you realize he's only three and a half months old and has never had anything besides breast milk. Something tells me he won't have a problem switching over to solid food.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Retreat
I spent the weekend at a beautiful yoga retreat in the hills above Guerneville. My teacher Carolyn lead a dozen of us through a weekend full of yoga, meditation, deep relaxation, and rest. In the mornings we would practice silence during a guided meditation and breakfast, not talking until we had our first yoga class after breakfast. Afternoons were vigorous classes followed by a break, dinner, and more meditation. It was amazing, I wish I could do it for a month or maybe longer.
Monday, April 28, 2008
On My Way From Work - Best Of
This afternoon on the way to the car I came across this guy (girl?) sitting in the middle of the road. He/she didn't seem too bothered by my presence, and was in no hurry to leave the sunny warm asphalt. I'm guessing it was a gopher snake, about 16 inches long. Cute little bugger.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Knitting with Lambs
Dana had a bunch of us over at the house where her family keeps their sheep and two small lambs. It turns out that Dan (not Dana) always wanted to be a sheep farmer, and was quite good at corralling the lambs and picking them up. They were less than thrilled, but they tolerated it. We spent the rest of the afternoon knitting & noshing, along with four beagles and Dana's three big rescue dogs.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Riley's Blanket
Ian and Amy's son Riley is due soon. His blankie is made from Blue Sky Organic Cotton. Had to do something besides a hat for a change of pace.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Gryffen's Sweater
Yep, another boy. This time he's my cousin! Keren & Jill's little one was born earlier this week. Hope he likes his new duds. Made from the amazing Baby Surprise Jacket pattern.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Icecream Hat
Finally, a baby girl to compete with all the baby boy's! Maia, from work, is due soon. And no, that's not a typo, her name is Maia too.
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