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emma

via heiress in training

Ive been watching the new BBC version of Emma. Its a fabulous adaption. If your interested watch it here. enjoy.

I do adore

leisure time via wide open spaces

Childish ideals via uncharted odessey

San Francisco Muni via Plomomedia

The Beatles via swiss miss

Simple pleasures via wide open spaces

Spirituality via Joie De Vivre

Cha-chee-cha

via wide open spaces

After reading this I am craving an "Arrested Development" marathon. Friends. Popcorn. & maybe some good chicken impersonations. Genius.

Born Into Brothels

Beautifully and wonderfully told story. I rented this from our library today and was incredibly moved. Watching this film was a wonderful reminder of how important hope is and how incredible things can happen when we consciously take the time to look outside of ourselves.

Into The Woods

Sequoia sempervirens!

On another mini-trip husband and I ventured across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods where we visited the California Redwoods. We were both in awe of how breathtakingly still it was. Somehow all the sound of the world seemed to be sucked out from the woods. Walking through the ancient forest sent us to another place where God's glory took command. Looking up into the branches hundreds of feet above we wondered what their stories were and what they had seen as most are 500-800 years old and the oldest being 1,200 years. A Park Ranger gave a brief history of the park, which husband and I found fascinating. Especially the part about a railroad that took people from the park up to Mt. Tamalpais, whose tracks were so steep and switch back that the ride down became one of the worlds first roller coaster rides! Being in the woods brought back a lot of memories for me as I spent some time when I was young running through the redwoods playing hide & seek. It was magical then and I was happy to discover that the feeling years later was no different.

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Heard about this from a work colleague of mine. Colbert like always does a fabulous job with the story.

Rafael Casal - Bay Area Slang Top 100

Ode to Ube.

Scoop of Ube (pic via here)

Mitchells Ice cream shop is one of those must try places that is a foggy city staple. Its famous for it's unique variety of flavors including dulce de leche, avocado, and Ube (purple yam) my new favorite. Three nights ago we discovered that Mitchells is incredibly close to our apartment and since this discovery we have enjoyed its awesomeness two of the three nights. If you stop in SF you must try a scoop of Ube (ooo-bay) its to die for.

Symphony in the Park

Stern Grove is a beautiful park in the Sunset district of SF. Its one of those many areas where you can become so engulfed by nature that you forget your in a lively urban city. During summer they host free concerts in the outdoor ampitheater and I finally got a chance to make it to one last Sunday. Playing was the San Francisco Symphony. They did a lovely tribute to Roger and Hammerstein as well as some classical pieces. It was a fun experience and I hope to go again soon.

Hurry please.

Okkervil River, The Chieftains, Earl Scruggs, Booker T. & the DBTs, Gillian Welch, Marianne Faithfull, Doc Watson, Little Feat, Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Billy Bragg, Richie Havens, Allen Toussaint, Mavis Staples, World Party, Aimee Mann, Neko Case, The Wronglers, Hazel Dickens, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dr. Dog, The Del McCoury Band, John Prine, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Old 97's

MANY MANY MORE SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED! See Here.

**Discovered this free concert today. I can't wait!. I love my blue grass and I love San Francisco for hosting fabulous free concerts. ***

Bay to Breakers

I believe this was the 15th time husbands grandma has participated in the race. Amazing!

This is the first beaver dam I have come across in any race. We had to jump over the logs held by the "beavers" in order to pass.
It wouldnt be a race in SF without the hills. Looking back all you see is a sea of people.Dressing up as the "swine flu" was the popular costume of choice this year.

Sharks swim down stream...
... and Salmon swim up stream.
Husband and our dear friend find the SF chapter of their Alma mater along the race.

SF Zoo

Quimby The Mouse

Quimby The Mouse from This American Life on Vimeo.

The song in this video is "Eugene" by Andrew Bird. Animation by John Kuramoto.

Nevada Stories: The American Flats

The American Flats are located in the Comstock up near Virginia City, Nevada. At one time, when California was rich in gold & silver, the town was growing so fast that the residents petitioned the State Legislature to have the Capitol moved there. But when the gold and silver dried up, the town blew away and there's nothing left of it. The ruins that are there are what is left of the 20th-century gold & silver refining mills. Now it's a place where people venture for curiosity sake. To tell ghosts stories, and admire or take part in the grafitti art that has come to cover the ruins. While on our weekend excursion to Tahoe we went with friends to visit the flats and stopped at the local Saloons for some bloody mary's and whisky.

Short Film

Im suppose to be packing but instead I spent the afternoon watching the Red Balloon. Its a child's movie that any adult can appreciate. There are few words but the story is told beautifully. Highly recommend as a Netflix Rent.

I do adore..

wasting my morning watching this nouvelle vague video.

Brocolli re-invented

Listening to the hilarious radio sensation This American Life.

counting down the new Nordstroms opening!

Funny Dairy Queen Sign.

drooling over the Nike Sports Band.