in the dark chaos of Rickshaw Stop, we were pushing our way through the throng of dykes that had planted their feet by the bar-- for easy access, i presume. Rebel Girl (in its newest incarnation), like White Diamonds before it, seemed to attract a group of women that can't hold their liquor and spend too long in the handicap stall, doing ( Read more... )

i always figured it was the statue of Willie Mayes in front of the Giants stadium that they're referring to. i looked up the story behind Piazza ( Read more... )

the season november through february in san francisco may not line up with the perfect four season division of the roman calendar, but a season unto itself it is.

and the most romantic season of all of the san francisco seasons.

just smell it.

in the great tradition of Ma Vie En Rose, The Last Time I Wore A Dress, Margareto Cho's "Crouching Drag Queen, Hidden Faggot," Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, and But I'm A Cheerleader ( Read more... )

i am so fucking sick of the blatant anti-poly themes in lesbian drama, fiction, and comedy ( Read more... )

the macy's sales for veterans day depress me. i hate that while a good percentage of my generation is now accutely aware of WHY we have a veterans day, there are still a large majority to whom the date is just a bank holiday, a day off school, or an opportunity to save on Ralph Lauren or Calvin Kleins ( Read more... )

it simply amazes me how my health impacts my mood. today, i hauled it on foot from the pacific waterfront developments along the embarcadero, through the financial district, into SoMa dodging throngs of SFAcademyofArts students, and then back. having stolen annmarie's iPod made all the difference, particularly The Con blaring in my ears ( Read more... )

when i can't breathe, its usually cuz i am panicked or having an asthma attach. this virus has ruined my new years week, and the beginning of the dark season. i'm unhappy but even more upset that the decreased oxygen flow to my muscles has incapacitated my gym routine.

i have to lose 10lbs. or i cannot donate.

breathe, damnit! breathe!

that The Ramp does not allow dogs in its outdoor dining area is the sadness of my weekend. poor grr up in the loft, kennelled and whimpering. us outside enjoying the sun, improved hollendaise sauce and dungeness crab.

i love brunch. no one does brunch like san francisco.

no one.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have been named joint winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Both parties were acclaimed for their efforts in spreading awareness of how man is damaging the planet ( Read more... )