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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Sea World
Checked out our local attraction. Was okay. We skipped all “live animal shows.” Not into that.
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.
Leroy’s birthday party
Fun festive and full of free tacos! I think he turned 40… but shhhhh…
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”
Top of the Bay
Been here a few times now. Can’t beat the view. Not a fan of the faux Roman columns, though. 🙂
Ocean Beach sunset
Just biked to the beach with Bill for sunset and tacos overlooking the beach. Continue reading “Ocean Beach sunset”
Scripps Aquarium
Finally made it to the famous aquarium in La Jolla! Continue reading “Scripps Aquarium”
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”
Marston House tour
A grand home at the edge of Balboa Park. Designed by the “Frank Lloyd Wright” of San Diego: Irving Gill. I do wish they’d kept the Japanese black lacquer dining room as the last Marston lady had it. Preservationists go too far.
Last lunch in SF
Bittersweet day. One last deck party with the old friends. Hard to leave such great people (and a great city) but after almost 30s, it was time… Continue reading “Last lunch in SF”
SS Pampanito and Museé Mechanique
First time I’d gone down to Fisherman’s Wharf to check out the old sub. Really cool and a great audio tour. Patrick put a lot of quarters into those old games at the Musee Mechanique. Continue reading “SS Pampanito and Museé Mechanique”
Antonio’s Birthday
Darryl hosted a combo party for both Easter and Antonio’s birthday. Food was amazing this year — cheddar bacon scones to die for. Continue reading “Antonio’s Birthday”
Master bathroom remodel 2018
Finally finished the update of that old white tile bathroom off the hall. Now it’s connected to the master bedroom via a pocket door. Much nicer! Continue reading “Master bathroom remodel 2018”
Darryl’s dad’s memorial/wake
Lee and I went down together for Darryl’s father’s memorial party at his family’s home in Long Beach. Just a quick overnight trip because Lee was outbound to Colorado two days after the wake. Fun to check out LBC a tiny bit — though the Airbnb on 7th Street was kind of lame. Neither of us got much sleep. But the mood at the party was festive and loving so that was all the energy we needed. I got to catch up with many folks I hadn’t seen in a long time, including Karen Dunn, D’s indefatigable mom. Even managed to get Lee to walk around exploring the Alamitos neighborhood where Darryl grew up — peppered with all kinds of amazing craftsman style bungalows.
Disneyworld and Kennedy Space Center
Orlando, what a strange place. We did three days at the Disney parks and one at Cape Canaveral. Shuttling around in a rental car, because Orlando doesn’t do transit in any meaningful sense of the term. The highlight for me was the Fantasia minigolf course near one of the resorts. Probably the best putt-putt I’ve ever seen. The fading light of a warm Florida evening, beautifully rendered sculptures, and some amazing tricky shots and water features… just the best. The Space Center was moving in ways (maybe not surprising but still, I was caught off guard by the drama of the old shuttle Atlantis, and all the lost lives in the program’s disasters). I may never go back to northern Florida again but it was good to see it all. Continue reading “Disneyworld and Kennedy Space Center”