Category: Local
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Follow up: Live poetry event details
It’s come to my attention that the live poetry I witnessed the other night is actually an ongoing event. Who knew? Everyone but me, apparently. From 16thMission.com: Join us on the streetcorner at 16th & Mission every Thursday night at 9:00pm, and lend your voice to this ecclectic [sic] group of street performers. From musicians…
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Live poetry at 16th Mission Bart
On the way back from a semi-productive evening at Noisebridge, I happened across a live poetry show at the 16th and Mission Bart plaza. There were at least two performers taking turns with lively oration from a chalk circle, surrounded by hip types, hobos, and the union of crack consumers. Seemingly this was what one…
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Pedal power * 7
A bicycle built for… seven? Spotted on 18th and Dolores. A bit of Googling reveals there’s at least one place in the city where you can rent one. According to their website, “it’s not just a bike: it’s a PARTY ON WHEELS!” So, who’s down for a party on wheels?
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Cafe crisis!
The former MotoJava space on 9th and Bryant seems to be having an identity crisis as of late. At one time, this storefront sold motorcycles and coffee, a concept that I’m sure was hip and edgy in the 90’s but now just sounds stupid. Alas, times change, and the coffee shop portion of the business…
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On purchasing a Muni FastPass
It used to be that buying a FastPass was a simple affair. There was only one type of adult pass available, and many places to buy one. But Muni screwed that all up. Let’s look at how my FastPass purchasing experiences have changed over the years. Here’s how I bought a Muni pass while I…
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Grilled cheese is hella popular
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen at 2nd and South Park opened today. Judging by the line, grilled cheese must be like, hella popular. Who knew?!
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U-Haul cats
You know that U-Haul lot by the central freeway? Did you know it’s home to a number of cats? They were initially interested in me, but when I failed to produce food they got into some civil unrest over who got to sit on which paper plate.
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I AM BROKEN
Spotted at Brannan and 3rd: I love the cartoon on this. It expresses anger and silliness at the same time, as if to say “DAMN IT, DO I HAVE TO PARK FOR FREE?!”
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What did I do yesterday?
From the following photos, can you guess what I did yesterday? … If you guessed this was a stamp collector’s meeting, you’re right! Damn I love this city.
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