The Water Cooler, part one
As I flip through the sports channels, I think to myself, “Are we really in a recession?” If you’re defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, you probably don’t even know how to spell recession.
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The Polaroid Chronicles, Part Four
Every time I go to explore San Francisco, I discover the city is full of unique things in the most unusual places. And Sydney G. Walton Square is just that -- unique in an unusual place.
This square, named after San Francisco businessman Sydney G. Walton, is located only a
The Polariod Chronicles, Part Three
My adventures into San Francisco have been fun so far and the weather lately has made my excursions only more enjoyable.
Two weekends ago, I went up to Mount Sutro, the third highest peak in the city, located above the University of California San Francisco. I didn’t go all
The Polaroid Chronicles, part two
The city has some pretty amazing views and my excursion to Alamo Square, last issue, was no exception. This time, instead of pulling out the map, I decided to share with you one of my favorite things in San Francisco.
If there is one thing in the city that I
The Polaroid Chronicles, part one
I moved to San Francisco from Napa in December 2006, yet I am still only marginally familiar with the city. My original plan was to spend at least one day per week drifting through the city with hopes of discovering my new home town. That obviously didn't pan out as well I'd hoped.
Changing Spaces, part four
I’m quitting my waitressing gig. I had to blink away the tears on payday when I saw I had only $40 more than a co-worker who had only worked 48 hours when I had worked 78.
Changing Spaces, Part Three
I’m learning that the sales tactics I used while stripping don’t translate to waiting tables.
A customer purchased a bottle of champagne under the condition that I enjoy one glass with him — standard strip club etiquette. Still acclimating to what’s “normal,” I was startled by the tongue-lashing