Category Archives: Neighborhood
Halloween 2022
Walking around the neighborhood, I’ve noticed some really imaginative Halloween decorations, not just the purchased styrofoam tombstones (which have the same inscriptions in every yard!). I’ve taken some photos, and if I find any more this good I’ll take more. … Continue reading
Exploring the sewer
We’ve had to have the RotoRooter guys out twice so far this year, so we took their advice and arranged to have a team come out, excavate a possible blockage in the line and do a “spot repair.” They arrived … Continue reading
Visiting Point Reyes
On December 29, Jim and I decided to drive over to Point Reyes Lighthouse and see if we could see any whales. It was a mild sunny day, the Friday before New Year’s, and he thought there might be a … Continue reading
Fire in the Hills
Of all the things that have gone wrong this summer, I didn’t need this afternoon’s fire in the Berkeley hills: http://www.ktvu.com/news/271576653-story It started at 5 acres and 3 hours later seems to be under control (at 10 acres). But I … Continue reading
And I Didn’t Have a Camera
Returning from the gym on Easter Sunday, in the course of an errand I was driving down San Pablo Avenue near the 580 overpass, instead of rolling straight home on the freeway. While driving, I saw a truly wonderful sight. … Continue reading
Sunset over the Bay
I took these photos on October 12 – that’s how long it takes me to get around to things. On October 12 I attended the Oakland East Bay Symphony‘s 25th Anniversary Gala (I’m a board member of the parent organization, … Continue reading
East Bay Mini Maker Faire
A week ago I spent Saturday at the East Bay Mini Maker Faire, a wonderful place for the gadget minded to hang out. I had two reasons for being there. The first was that my singing group, TOSCA, was performing … Continue reading
The Shirt King of Oakland
Walking along Lakeshore Avenue the other day, I passed a dry cleaners’ window I hadn’t noticed before: The actual sign said “George’s,” above the motto, but I couldn’t get it with my phone without stepping out into the street. The … Continue reading
The Bridge in the Truck
One of the things I like about the Bay Area is its unpredictability. You never quite know what you’ll run into. Today we ran an errand in Emeryville and parked in the lot across from Home Depot. I got out … Continue reading
Lunch in the Yard
On a beautiful day like this – sunny, light breeze, 82° – I often have lunch in the back yard, surrounded by plants and, occasionally, critters. As I was eating today’s lunch, I heard a noise and turned to see … Continue reading
