The ambling has been continuing lately, its just the writing about it that has been absent. A busy and immensely distracted summer. But ‘Ambles carries on, with an eye towards a book deal. “Stairway Walks Of San Francisco- 6th edition”…..give me a break. We live on the west-facing side of Nob Hill. And as this … More Walking Into The Fog- A Trip To Ocean Beach
A few days ago, I was at a cafe late in the afternoon, sipping a coffee and reading. I glanced over at a table nearby, and saw a vaguely familiar face. A dignified looking older man, sitting by himself , a suitcase next to him, sipping a glass of wine. But I couldn’t place him. … More The Glass Of Wine
I have many favorite places in San Francisco, but one stands above all the rest, the San Francisco Art Institute on Russian Hill. The Art Institute, founded in 1871, is one of the oldest and more prestigious art schools in the country. Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Bruce Nauman, and Clyfford Still have taught there, Joan … More The San Francisco Art Institute
Ambling through the city on Easter Sunday. Much to marvel at- no words necessary.
So, how to fill one’s time when laid off. Well, it hasn’t been hard. Some consulting, a bit of volunteering, and , oh yeah, the hustling for work. But, I’ve found a need to get out of the house in the middle of week, and with most everyone at work, have taken to weekly sojourns. … More San Francisco Bay Walk-The Bridge and Sausalito
urban ambles 