purple orchid, Farmer's Market, Canon Digital Rebel "When we are not sure, we are alive." - Graham Greene
orchid oracle
spotted orchid, Farmer's Market, Canon Digital Rebel I left the beloved Mission this morning! and went to the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building. This is one of the most beautiful (and expensive) farmer's markets around, and is so full...
St. Francis Soda Fountain
St.Francis Soda Fountain, Canon Digital Rebel The St. Francis Soda Fountain {on the corner of 24th St. and York} has been around since 1918. Here you can find burgers, sandwiches and other great food, but their specialties are ice cream...
826 Valencia, aka. The Pirate Store
pirate supplies, Canon Digital Rebel 826 Valencia, also known as the pirate supply store is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. It is a writing workshop and tutorial center for youth that was started by the author Dave Eggers...
18th & Guerrero
Anna's Danish Cookies, Canon Digital Rebel Only days after I took this shot, the awning and everything was gone. {Even the mattress was gone! can you believe it?} Looks like the old Danish cookie parlor has seen its last days. For years...
Saveway
corner of Guerrero and 19th St., Canon Digital Rebel One of my favorite online newsletters is from I Used to Believe. Here are some excerpts from the most recent one: "My uncle convinced me that the morning fog looming over the Smoky...
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