Fog City Photo Diary

My absence from the blog the past few days can be explained by a short trip to San Francisco. Fortunately, the weather was warm and pleasant upon my arrival, providing the ideal backdrop for outdoor activities and photos. Highlights include: catching a Bob Dylan performance just minutes before it began, walking down Lombard Street, scoring two Quontum dresses at the LF sale for $36 each,

It's Only Fair

This week I experienced the lure of the local fair with its sugary snacks, stuffed animals, live entertainment, dizzying rides, dozens of vendors (selling everything from taffy and alpaca sweaters to spas and grandfather clocks), and ocean views from the top of the ferris wheel. Food choices ranged from chocolate covered bacon and fried Twinkies to Pink's hot dogs and funnel cake. I'm already

Up In The Air

This past weekend I attended an air show, complete with plenty of stunts that left me gasping in admiration and awe. Having spent the good part of a day wandering around, chatting with pilots, inspecting aircraft, munching on junk food, and enjoying the mild weather, I learned a few things:1. Always wear ear plugs or headphones while attending an air show. It gets loud - think major roaring and

Dog Day at the Beach

I spent the day doing two things I love - riding my bike to the beach and watching dogs compete in fun contests at a local dog festival. The most entertaining part of the day involved marveling at how swift and nimble the Border Collies are when running through agility courses and doing jumps. Fortunately, the marine layer keeps temperatures cool at the beach, so it never truly feels like

4th of July Festivities

What's great about summer is the opportunity to go out to local fairs and festivals and enjoy the vibrant scenery, the tempting junk food, and the variety of vendors and entertainment. It's become a tradition of mine on the 4th of July to visit a local street fair, indulge in carne asada tacos and sugary baked goods, engage in some people and dog watching, and soak up the scenery.The best part of