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Patrick Santana

the life of Patrick Santana in words and pictures

  • 2020
    • 2020, the lost year
  • 2019
    • John A. stays with us for Christmas 2019
    • Yimby Town Hall
    • Jane, Ida and Jack come to San Diego for Jane’s birthday
    • Winning the Momentum Award, 2019
    • A day at Safari Park
    • Breeding some Monarch butterflies
    • Darryl’s Easter visit
    • Hike up Kumaay Peak
    • Catching up with Ira
    • Safe Bike Lanes on 30th Street
    • Rise Up Town election victory
    • Neighborhood walk with Rise Up Town
    • BikeSD meet up for coffee
    • Hillcrest Library opening
    • Anne visits San Diego
    • New Years out on the water with Darryl
  • 2018
    • Blacks Beach with Nick
    • San Diego Christmas 2018
    • Coronada winter bike ride with #NoSpandex crew
    • Holiday Joy Ride 2018
    • Thanksgiving 2018 with Matt & Darryl
    • Pacific Islander Festival with Darryl, Leroy & Antonio
    • Going to see FUN HOME musical
    • Seattle visit in winter
    • Anthony’s visit to San Diego
    • Uncle Manny’s 90th Birthday Celebration
    • Leroy’s birthday party
    • Mission Valley Hike
    • Top of the Bay
    • Scripps Aquarium
    • Ocean Beach sunset
    • Harbor Cruise
    • Sea World
    • Marston House tour
    • 3819 1st Ave – Move in photos
    • Last lunch in SF
    • Master bathroom remodel 2018
    • Darryl’s dad’s memorial/wake
    • Antonio’s Birthday
    • SS Pampanito and Museé Mechanique
    • Disneyworld and Kennedy Space Center
  • 2017
    • Christmas in San Diego
    • Xmas in Seattle, 2017
    • Holiday Cookie Party 2017
    • Will and Joanne visit SF, 2017
    • Las Vegas for Patrick’s birthday
    • Minigolf at McInnis Park
    • Marty Dunn party in Novato
    • Walt Disney Family Museum
    • Minigolf at Scandia
    • Uncle Steve and Aunt Jane’s (with Ian!)
    • March For Science, 2017
    • Honolulu April 2017
    • Stowe and Nina visit
    • Walter Street reborn
    • Antonio’s birthday bash
    • Mount Tam hike
    • Couchsurfin’ with Barak Tamam
    • Emily visit
    • Birthday boys at IHOP
    • Honolulu February 2017
    • Volunteering at the Magnet health clinic
  • 2016
    • Maui 2016
    • Thanksgiving 2016
    • Dogsitting Harry
    • Winter with Jax 2016
    • Chinese New Year Parade
    • Mike Butterworth and Scott visit SF
    • Visits from Ken and Ira
    • Copperopolis with the siblings
    • Liza’s birthday and more friends visit
    • Petaluma lunch with Lee and Darryl
    • Pride Brunch at Darryl’s
  • 2015
    • Ghirardelli Chocolate Fest
    • Holidays 2015
    • Thanksgiving and Darryl’s Birthday 2015
    • Bathroom construction, start to finish
    • Old friends visit SF
    • Atlantis Halloween Cruise
    • Seattle and Hood Canal
    • Croquet Tournament 2015
    • Mission Bowling
    • Darryl’s Pride Brunch
    • Daniel and Rafa’s Dyke March Party
    • Jax at the ocean
    • Spring family visits
    • Andrew B. Myers visits SF!
    • March Birthday Boys
    • Liza & Michael’s New Year soiree
  • 2014
    • Holiday Cookie Party!
    • Darryl’s birthday 41
    • Thanksgiving 2014 at Lee’s
    • Auntie Louise Memorial Party
    • Petaluma overnight at Lee’s
    • Labor Day BBQ
    • Copperopolis 2014
    • Tam’s Birthday Brunch
    • Ira’s “Love is Strange” screening
    • Anne & friends drop by
    • Pink Saturday 2014
    • A first time in Maui
    • Emily & Ariyeh visit Uncle Patrick
    • 50th Birthday Pizza
    • ‘Looking’ at my 50th birthday
    • Luke and Eun-ju visit
  • 2013
    • Christmas Party ’13
    • Darryl’s 40th Birthday
    • Thanksgiving
    • Bournemouth UK and Spain
    • Haas-Lillienthal House Tour
    • Mike, Mark, and Ilan visit
    • Roman’s month in SF
    • Liza’s birthday and Ira’s visit
    • Devron Wondercheck, in memory of a lost friend
    • Stacy’s art party and housewarming
    • Darryl’s bbq
    • A visit by Luke & Eun-Ju
    • Washington DC
    • Nevada City Easter
    • New England trip
    • House remodel
  • 2012
    • Christmas 2012
    • Thanksgiving at Lee’s
    • Lake Tahoe lullaby
    • HIV after ‘The Age of AIDS’
    • Wedding of Em + Josh
    • Sudz Laundrette photo shoot
    • Liza’s birthday
    • Truckee R&R
    • Grandma Evelyn’s memorial
    • Stinson Beach Birthday
    • Fort Funston Sunday walk
    • Downton Desserts
  • 2011
    • Dickens + Drawing
    • Thanksgiving
    • Kona Reef
    • Solo trip to Copper
    • Darryl’s brunch
    • Lunch with the uncle and aunt
    • Matthew and me in Copper
    • Exploring Portland
    • Sonoma County Fair
    • Tea time
    • 4th of July
    • Sr. T’aint on Pride
    • Pink Saturday
    • Memorial Day soiree
    • Reto comes to town
    • Sleepy dog Jax
    • Alice visits
  • 2010
    • Hawaii dreams
    • Darryl’s birthday
    • Thanksgiving
    • Luke in Copper
    • Burton & Tracie visit
    • Sister’s brunch
    • Dogwash
    • Alice visits SF
    • Troy’s birthday
    • Bothe-Napa camping
    • Matt’s birthday
    • Summer at Gram’s
    • Lee’s new house
  • 2009
    • Dickens Xmas Fair and Drawing on History opening
    • Jax and me at Duboce Park
    • Christmas party in Aptos
    • Darryl’s birthday at Ubuntu
    • Thanksgiving hike
    • Star Trek exhibit in San Jose
    • Montara Beach
    • New Orleans
    • Wakeboarding
    • Sunday Streets The Mission
    • Sibley Volcanic hike
    • Cataract Falls
    • Copperopolis with Luke
    • Minigolf!
    • Visiting the aunt and uncle
    • Alice in the Bay Area
    • Birthday bash
    • New flooring
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Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

2020, the lost year

We sold San Diego and moved to Littleton right smack as coronavirus broke out across the land. It was a move planned well before the pandemic but ended up happening at exactly the same moment. Our life got small and quiet, as it did for many people. We had the beauty of nature and the wonder of our little chickens to sustain us. Continue reading “2020, the lost year”

Posted on December 25, 2019July 6, 2020

John A. stays with us for Christmas 2019

A great little Christmas visit from John A on his way to Vegas. Our last guest before leaving San Diego… Continue reading “John A. stays with us for Christmas 2019”

Posted on December 18, 2019July 6, 2020

A pre-Christmas visit to Seattle, 2019

Just hopped north for a pre-Christmas visit. Got to see all the nieces and nephews — growing up so fast! Continue reading “A pre-Christmas visit to Seattle, 2019”

Posted on December 7, 2019July 6, 2020

Yimby Town Hall

All the pro-housing friends from Rise Up Town gathered on this rainy December day to hear and talk about Yes! in My Back Yard issues in SD.

Continue reading “Yimby Town Hall”

Posted on November 11, 2019July 6, 2020

Jane, Ida and Jack come to San Diego for Jane’s birthday

Ida pulled together a special weekend for Jane’s birthday in San Diego. Was fun seeing the siblings outside of Seattle — a rare treat. Continue reading “Jane, Ida and Jack come to San Diego for Jane’s birthday”

Posted on October 7, 2019July 5, 2020

Winning the Momentum Award, 2019

I was thrilled and honored to receive the CirculateSD “Momentum Award” for advocate of the year, on behalf of Rise Up Town. Clint and Kyle shared that honor — because it was truly a group effort.

Continue reading “Winning the Momentum Award, 2019”

Posted on September 21, 2019July 14, 2020

Luke and Eun-ju visit me in San Diego

A warm and sunny few days hosting Luke and Eun-ju here in San Diego. I got to hit one of my “to-do” spots: the USS Midway aircraft carrier parked in the harbor. Luke and I did a flight sim thing — and totally failed. Haha. Continue reading “Luke and Eun-ju visit me in San Diego”

Posted on August 5, 2019February 8, 2021

A day at Safari Park

Whew, it was hot. But the natural settings for the animals were amazing. Continue reading “A day at Safari Park”

Posted on July 5, 2019July 5, 2020

Breeding some Monarch butterflies

We got some milkweed and then hoped a momma Monarch would lay some eggs. Sure enough, we had 6 caterpillars appear. We got a cover for the plant so they’d be able to metamorphosize without getting eaten by birds. So beautiful to see them hatch and fly away. Continue reading “Breeding some Monarch butterflies”

Posted on April 21, 2019July 5, 2020

Darryl’s Easter visit

Darryl brought some fun extras from his Easter bonnet down to us. Ghost got to enjoy them, and then Celeste. Continue reading “Darryl’s Easter visit”

Posted on April 11, 2019July 5, 2020

Hike up Kumaay Peak

Just a killer hike to the highest point in the region on a sweltering hot day. 🙂 Continue reading “Hike up Kumaay Peak”

Posted on April 5, 2019July 5, 2020

Safe Bike Lanes on 30th Street

I was a central organizer for the Safe Lanes on 30th Ride. A tremendous turnout: over 300 riders of all ages and abilities. Just like we want to see on these streets every day. Continue reading “Safe Bike Lanes on 30th Street”

Posted on March 8, 2019July 5, 2020

Catching up with Ira

A rare chance to catch my old friend Ira Sachs on the West Coast. Continue reading “Catching up with Ira”

Posted on March 5, 2019July 5, 2020

Rise Up Town election victory

I spent months organizing and gathering fellow pro-housing and pro-biking neighbors to run for seven open seats on our community planning group, called “Uptown Planners.” It was a sweet, sweet victory. Our slate of 7 candidates swept to a resounding victory. One of the top moments in my life, that night. Elation! Continue reading “Rise Up Town election victory”

Posted on February 17, 2019July 5, 2020

Neighborhood walk with Rise Up Town

Walking our streets and talking to neighbors with our candidates for Uptown Planners, 2019. Continue reading “Neighborhood walk with Rise Up Town”

Posted on February 3, 2019July 5, 2020

BikeSD meet up for coffee

Got to see Darryl while he was down in SD. Continue reading “BikeSD meet up for coffee”

Posted on January 21, 2019July 5, 2020

Anne visits San Diego

My wonderful niece Anne came down to SD to see some old college pals and just see the old town. We went down to Old Town for tacos, hiked Torrey Pines, and caught up on the couch. Really fun time.

Continue reading “Anne visits San Diego”

Posted on December 29, 2018July 5, 2020

Blacks Beach with Nick

Finally got out to the La Jolla Gliderport and did the hike down to Blacks Beach. Pretty otherworldly, I admit. Was nice to just be out on the Pacific in the winter sun. Continue reading “Blacks Beach with Nick”

Posted on December 25, 2018July 5, 2020

San Diego Christmas 2018

First, a lovely walk through our neighborhood in the warm winter sun. Then, in what’s become a bit of a tradition, we went to celebrate over dinner at Arrivederci just down the street. Our second Christmas dinner at Arrivederci in a row. And we’re going again in 2019. So good. Continue reading “San Diego Christmas 2018”

Posted on December 15, 2018July 5, 2020

Hillcrest Library opening

Joined the fun at the opening of the new public library just two blocks from our condo. Ran into Matt there with his kids. Another bright SD morning. Get the sunglasses.

Continue reading “Hillcrest Library opening”

Posted on December 15, 2018July 5, 2020

Holiday Joy Ride 2018

Patrick and I mounted up on our bikes, added some LED string lights and rode around with 150 other people through Balboa Park and Uptown. So fun. Continue reading “Holiday Joy Ride 2018”

Posted on November 15, 2018July 5, 2020

New Years biking over the water with Darryl

Darryl and I took the ferry to Coronado with my two bikes in tow. Lovely regatta out there as we crossed the harbor. Light was intense but the temps were pretty cool. We ate some tasty Greek food just before biking home. Continue reading “New Years biking over the water with Darryl”

Posted on November 15, 2018July 5, 2020

Thanksgiving 2018 with Matt & Darryl

Matt came down to stay with us for the holiday. Darryl bopped down too, from Long Beach. Minigolf and Torrey Pines! Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2018 with Matt & Darryl”

Posted on November 7, 2018July 5, 2020

Going to see FUN HOME musical

Patrick and I go see Fun Home down at Horton Plaza. So good. Continue reading “Going to see FUN HOME musical”

Posted on November 4, 2018July 5, 2020

Seattle visit in winter

Popped up to Seattle to see the folks for a pre-holiday visit. Hanging out in the kitchen with Sherrimomma. Stopping over at Emily’s to see the niecephews. Walks around View Ridge. Continue reading “Seattle visit in winter”

Posted on September 22, 2018July 5, 2020

Pacific Islander Festival with Darryl, Leroy & Antonio

Checking out the dancing and festivities at the API festival in Mission Bay here in SD. Gorgeous September day. Continue reading “Pacific Islander Festival with Darryl, Leroy & Antonio”

Posted on September 15, 2018July 5, 2020

Coronada winter bike ride with #NoSpandex crew

A picture perfect winter day for a ferry ride with Curtis and the NoSpandex bike group to ride around Coronado Island. Continue reading “Coronada winter bike ride with #NoSpandex crew”

Posted on September 15, 2018July 5, 2020

Anthony & Matt visit San Diego

Hosting my old pals from SF for a long weekend in San Diego. Both Anthony and Matt came down to stay here. We did some beach, mini golf, Caché, Spruce St Bridge and general touring. No surprise: the weather was cooperative. Continue reading “Anthony & Matt visit San Diego”

Posted on September 3, 2018February 7, 2019

Sea World

Checked out our local attraction. Was okay. We skipped all “live animal shows.” Not into that.

Continue reading “Sea World”

Posted on August 25, 2018February 7, 2019

Uncle Manny’s 90th Birthday Celebration

Up to the bay area for my great uncle’s amazing 90th party in El Cerrito. The history and love in that room was inspiring. Some very moving words were spoken. He’s so beloved by everyone in the family — including me.

Continue reading “Uncle Manny’s 90th Birthday Celebration”

Posted on August 20, 2018February 7, 2019

Leroy’s birthday party

Fun festive and full of free tacos! I think he turned 40… but shhhhh…

Continue reading “Leroy’s birthday party”

Posted on August 8, 2018February 7, 2019

Mission Valley Hike

We found a semi-hidden trail right off of 3rd Street near our house. Spectacular views of MV. Continue reading “Mission Valley Hike”

Posted on July 31, 2018February 7, 2019

Top of the Bay

Been here a few times now. Can’t beat the view. Not a fan of the faux Roman columns, though. 🙂

Continue reading “Top of the Bay”

Posted on July 29, 2018February 7, 2019

Ocean Beach sunset

Just biked to the beach with Bill for sunset and tacos overlooking the beach. Continue reading “Ocean Beach sunset”

Posted on July 22, 2018February 7, 2019

Scripps Aquarium

Finally made it to the famous aquarium in La Jolla! Continue reading “Scripps Aquarium”

Posted on July 15, 2018February 7, 2019

Harbor Cruise

A gorgeous afternoon out on the San Diego harbor, cruising on the big Hornblower with Chad Michaels for MC. The sunset was equally amazing. Met some really nice folks, too. Continue reading “Harbor Cruise”

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