It’s Time
Taylor left behind a lot of love for the people in his life. He had a few parting thoughts before leaving. For a dog with few words, he sure had a lot to say. Continue reading It’s Time
Taylor left behind a lot of love for the people in his life. He had a few parting thoughts before leaving. For a dog with few words, he sure had a lot to say. Continue reading It’s Time
It’s been exactly one year since I posted anything on my blog. I’m not sure exactly what’s kept me from … Continue reading What’s Your Definition of Friendship?
Do you believe in miracles?I do.I BELIEVE.Lately though it’s been harder. I wrote this about two weeks ago on CaringBridge … Continue reading Tonight Feels Heavy
Told by Me, Lizzy Mama… where are you? Why can’t I see? Why is everything so bright? What is all … Continue reading Hello, World — MY Origin Story
BELIEVE — Thinking About 2026 It’s official.No Mr. Universe contest.No Ironman.No marathon. My six-pack is gone.My pecs sag. Pecs?I look … Continue reading BELIEVE — Thinking About 2026
December 22 Yesterday came by and went much like it has for the previous 17 years but this time it … Continue reading December 22: Faith, Family, Friends… and fun
For three decades, I always held out hope that I would meet Grace. And then I did. Until then, I was having a lot of internal conversations… Continue reading Yours Are the Sweetest Eyes I’d Ever Seen
The wine were accompanied by books and old tin cans, each with their own stories. A part of me wanted to stay here for a very long time. Old black & white photographs were mixed with sepia-toned ones, none of them aligned with each other, eschewing the American sense for intense intentional order, and on the contrary satisfying the European sense of ordering for disorder. Disarray was quite ok, preferred actually. The music was incredibly pleasant with its warm notes only adding to the ambience and colour. This was the place where everyone who didn’t know your name knew your name. Continue reading Hygge at Beau Marché
Whether alone or with a group of friends, I loved going to release parties in wine country. Belonging to Ram’s Gate in Sonoma and Silverado in Napa gave me ample opportunities each season to party. Continue reading Rams Gate & The Fremont Diner
I am quite certain there are many others, perhaps millions of people, who thoroughly enjoy and appreciate sunrises and sunsets … Continue reading Waiting for the Sun
What am I thinking?
I am thinking of love, of course.
I am thinking of my family, many of whom are my friends.
I am thinking of my friends, many of whom are family.
And of course, I am thinking of my dog. I always think of my dog.
Taylor. Continue reading SFFD: San Francisco Fire Department
The skies clear after a while, as I savor one bite after another. Summers in the Bay Area — especially in the city and Marin — are different than summers anywhere else. Mark Twain knew it best when he reminisced about his coldest winters. Turns out, he never claimed the San Francisco summers were cold. Even if he hadn’t, he would have been right. Cold or hot, bright or not, my balcony in Marin always invites deep thoughts by Jack Handy…. “What if you could see your whole life from start to finish?” Continue reading Hotdogs and Vino for the Win