So beautiful. My friends. A warm winter sun. Mornings by the ocean. Continue reading “Hawaii dreams”
Hawaii dreams
Darryl’s birthday
Celebrating the 37th birthday of one of my most special men. Millennium had amazing deserts but that seitan tofu thing D ordered… yuck. Continue reading “Darryl’s birthday”
Thanksgiving
John and Stacy host a lovely gathering and cook the bird in this 2010 installment of our annual ritual. Continue reading “Thanksgiving”
Luke comes to Copperopolis
The rituals of the Sierras. Continue reading “Luke comes to Copperopolis”
Burton & Tracie visit
Oh, time. Continue reading “Burton & Tracie visit”
Sister’s brunch
Sister MaeJoy B. Withu and Dyna Might host us for a lovely brunch at the Eureka Lounge. Yum! Continue reading “Sister’s brunch”
Dogwash
Littles gets cleaned! Continue reading “Dogwash”
Alice visits SF
Matthew’s sweet mom, Alice, comes to SF for a visit. Continue reading “Alice visits SF”
Troy’s birthday dinner
We get all fancy pants and go out to Farina. Best Olive Oil Ever.
Bothe-Napa camping
John, Stacy, Matt, Anthony, Jax and I camp up in Napa. The park was cute. The pool freezing cold. The food excessive. [Sadly, this park is now closed to the public due to state budget cuts.]
Matt’s birthday
We take dear Matthew out for dinner at Perry’s. Too dark for us to take pictures, really, but still a good time.
Summertime at Grandma’s
Matt, Jax, and I go up to the grandfolk’s house to swim and be in the sun. SF was too chilly. I took a bunch of videos but they’re not posted here.
A tour of Lee’s new house
Lee shows us his newly appointed condo/house in Petaluma. I think we even went swimming in the community pool. Continue reading “A tour of Lee’s new house”
Fourth of July
Lighting sparklers on the deck with Jon and Matt. BBQ on my deck with the gang. Gorgeousness.
Ben and Keith brunch
Sunday Streets that day meant we were biking through The Mission. We stopped by the brunch at Ben and Keith’s, which was really a preview showing of this new gay film by friends of theirs. Lots of bacon covered donuts. Continue reading “Ben and Keith brunch”
Pedro Tournament and Mello Reunion
Ah the joys of the big family reunion. The card playing was part of a tradition in this Portugese clan: Pedro. Always amazed at how many folks travel so far to come to this event. Mel and Evelyn hosted, as always. Sadly, it was probably the last tournament of it’s kind. The first one was played in 1970 or 1972. And grandma has all the trophy plaques to prove it. Continue reading “Pedro Tournament and Mello Reunion”
Copperopolis Family Gathering
Before the big Pedro party, the Robertson/Anderson clan gathered at Mel and Evelyn’s place. Darryl and I stayed at Saddle Creek’s condos for the weekend, which was a nice respite from the crowded “air mattress” scene over at the grandparent’s house! Continue reading “Copperopolis Family Gathering”
Biking the Moraga Trail
Darryl, Troy, and I bike the entire length of the Moraga Trail. Old railway bed converted to parkway. Wasn’t too bad on my back, miraculoiusly. Continue reading “Biking the Moraga Trail”
New Leaders benefit party
Roomie Jeff hosts a fundraiser/celebration for New Leaders for New Schools. Continue reading “New Leaders benefit party”
Liza’s birthday
Liza hosts a lovely dinner and games night with the gang. Oh noes! Celebrity!!! Continue reading “Liza’s birthday”
Jeffrey and Cole in Dolores Park
Meeting Jeff and Cole in Dolores Park at the ‘gay beach’. Continue reading “Jeffrey and Cole in Dolores Park”
Fort Funston cliff walk
Troy, Jax, and I head to the ocean for some blustery walking along the cliffs. Continue reading “Fort Funston cliff walk”
Carnevale
Carnevale comes to The Mission District so Darryl and I check out the street parade.
St Louiscapades
A visit to Nick and Mitch in St Louis. The Arch. The Mississippi. Walking around the capital of 20th century rail travel. And a viewing of the finest mosaic work outside of Ravenna, Italy. Truly magnificent. Continue reading “St Louiscapades”
Tonga Room
The imminent closure of this SF landmark tiki bar meant we all had to go have one last Mai Tai. Followed by a Chinatown classic, House of Nanking. Continue reading “Tonga Room”
Easter festivities
The annual Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence “Hunky Jesus” follies. Matt was done up in face, of course. The whole thing is very Cockettes… Continue reading “Easter festivities”
Patrick’s birthday brunch
Celebrated Lee and yours truly’s birthdays with a sunny brunch on my deck.
City Hall DP with Darryl
There’s nothing like bureaucracy in a gorgeous marble edifice. Continue reading “City Hall DP with Darryl”
New Year Eve 2010
Antone hosts a shindig on his roofdeck with lotsa boys. And great food. I brought my friend Bill D and we totally mingled. How novel! Continue reading “New Year Eve 2010”