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San Francisco Accepts the Homeless

In Life on 29 March 2008 with Comments Off

From a recent column in the San Francisco Chronicle:
Last week, Christine Oastler came down from Ontario for a vacation. She had a classic San Francisco experience.
She was appalled.
She was hassled by aggressive panhandlers, “scared” by drunken street people, and even spat upon in front of the Metreon shopping center.
“It’s stunning to me,” she said. “I’m [...]

Flogging Molly in New Orleans

In Life on 20 March 2008 with Comments Off

Kayleigh and I recently spent a couple of days in New Orleans while taking in Flogging Molly at the House of Blues. This was my fifth time seeing Flogging Molly and Kayleigh’s fourth. This was the second time we’ve seen them in New Orleans; the first about a year ago.
The opening band was The Cherry [...]

Jerry’s Cajun Café Reopens

In Life on 6 March 2008 with Comments Off

Jerry’s Cajun Café, heavily damaged by fire and closing last March, reopened in October. Since reopening the crowds have been larger than I remember, occasionally having to wait on a table, something I never had to do before it closed. The fire seems to have been better PR for the restaurant than any bought ad [...]

Caroling in Jackson Square 2007

In Life on 27 December 2007 with Comments Off

After missing several years of Caroling at Jackson Square I returned this Christmas along with Kayleigh (her first time). Our trip covered 2 and a half days and was my first visit to New Orleans since not long after Katrina. Thoughts:

We stayed at the Wyndham Riverfront. We got a great deal and the hotel is [...]

Roots

In Life on 1 February 2007 with Comments Off

Leaving Starbucks late last night I heard a voice from behind me.
“It’s a little cold to be wearing shorts, don’t you think?”
I turned around to find a twenty-something guy sitting in a chair wearing shorts and a t-shirt, as was I. Immediately recognizing his boston accent, I laughed and told him I loved [...]