Category Archives: A-Z Archive

A To Z Archive: The Letter Y: Yuletide Traditions

Here in San Francisco, visiting Union Square has become a long-time yuletide tradition, whether you’re putting in some laps on the outdoor ice rink in front of the Fairmont Hotel (above), or just taking care of last minute shopping at … Continue reading

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A-Z Challenge: The Letter X: XMAS!

At this time of year, X can only stand for one thing: Xmas (or Christmas, if you’re more semantically inclined). One of my favorite Christmas spots is the lobby of the Hyatt Embarcadero in San Francisco’s Financial District. As you … Continue reading

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A to Z Challenge: The Letter W: Winter Wonderland

Or is it? By the looks of this giant gingerbread man rampaging through a peaceful Alpine village, it’s more like Trouble In Christmasland!

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A to Z Challenge: The Letter V: Vessels

Over the rivers and across the oceans, man sails the seven seas in a variety of water-farin’ vessels of all shapes and sizes!

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A to Z Challenge: The Letter U: Ultraman!

This week, the letter U stands for Ultraman, seen here making a personal appearance in what appears to be the Ultraman store in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Hayata!

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A-Z Challenge: The Letter T: Transamerica Pyramid

  San Francisco is famous for its many architectural icons, and the Transamerica Pyramid is one of its most prominent. Standing like a sentinel since its completion in 1972, and sitting smack in the middle of the Financial District, the … Continue reading

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A-Z Challenge: The Letter S: Santa’s Son

… albeit the odd one Santa and Mrs. Claus rarely let out of the house, let alone in a diner on Church Street in San Francisco.

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A-Z Challenge: The Letter R: ROAR!!!

… which is probably the sound this T-Rex made as it smashed its head through the roof of San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers. Oh, the humanity!!!

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A-Z Challenge: The Letter Q: Queen

“Her Majesty’s a pretty nice girl, But she doesn’t have a lot to say. Her Majesty’s a pretty nice girl, But she changes from day to day. I want to tell her that I love her a lot, But I … Continue reading

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A-Z Challenge: The Letter P: Puddle Jumpers

I found this sculpture entitled “Puddle Jumpers” in a cool little green space directly underneath the Transamerica Pyramid in downtown San Francisco. To me it perfectly captures the joy and unbridled exuberance of childhood. They may be made of bronze, … Continue reading

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