Category Archives: California

there are things I’d rather have than WiFi

Matt Smith on confused telecoms policy in San Francisco. So that’s why I so often get bad connections there!

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all of you, you’re nothing but random seeds!

On BART today, a fellow passenger saw me making notes on paper and occasionally looking up, and got the idea that I was taking statistics on the passengers. No, I said, I’m doing math for my own entertainment. He sat … Continue reading

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skin

The weather is now wintry enough that the backs of my hands have suddenly begun to go dry and red. This is my second or third winter with that effect. Haven’t found anything really effective for it. Most creams are … Continue reading

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for fish fans

This evening my One True Ex and I had yet another dinner that couldn’t be beat, at Ichiban, 22560 Foothill Blvd (at B St.), Hayward, 510-537-4466. Do me a favor and don’t tell them that their prices are too low.

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ahi pokë

At Berkeley Bowl‘s fish counter, try the Hawaiian version of tuna salad: sashimi with spicy shredded greens. Yum!

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we rest our eyes on fleecy skies

Today is the sort of gorgeous day that only comes after a heavy rain.

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duelling bumperstickers

On the tail of a sea-green Plymouth Voyager: If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention and Be forgiving of yourself and others

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