San Francisco

To write about all the things I did in SF would simply just take way too much of my time, so rather than do that, I will simply list them.
1. Gayngs show at the Independent
2. took a nap in Golden Gate Park
3. walked around Haight/Ashbury
4. Stepped in gum three different times in one day
5. ate amazing pastries at Tartine
6. burrito love at Taqueria Cancun
7. visit to the Mission Branch Library during storytime
8. City Light Books
9. had too much garlic at the Stinking Rose
10. discovered Comstock and the joy of great mixology
11. Communism (inside joke obviously)
12. had fun with Emily and Ross

In the end, SF is a great city. Would I live there? Definitely not!
Would I visit it again? Most definitely.

Stars at the Triple Door, the Can Can, Ceu

So last night Ross treated a select few to a special treat at the Triple Door. The Canadian band, Stars, were in town and Ross got us VIP tickets and the entire VIP lounge where we could view the show from up on high. For those where have never been to the Triple Door, there is no other music venue like it in Seattle. It attracts musicians from all over the world, musicians who want to have an intimate show with their fans. Unlike most music venues, the Triple Door is a seated venue/supper club, where you wine and dine throughout the performance. The sound quality is also one of the best Seattle has to offer as well. Ross had me try several new cocktails, with my favorite being a Thai Guavarita, where there is a muddled Thai chili in the drink. The spice was perfect. It was so delicious I had three.
Post show and not being ready to head home, Ross and I, along with a few others, went to join the Stars crew at the Can Can. The Can Can is an interesting place in a basement under Pike's Place Market and the home of one of the best burlesque dancers in Seattle, as well as home of the several absinthe cocktails. The ambiance is nice with low red lighting and well placed candles. The decor resembles an old brothel.
Before I go, I must write about another notable performance I saw a few months back. It was Ceu,a Brazilian artist, who I saw with Sarah and who blew us away with her stage presence and sexy Portuguese accent. Her afro was gorgeous, as well as the way she opened herself up on stage. She was intoxicating and seeing how Sarah was blown away too, I know it wasn't just me.

First Entry

Well, it is probably about time for me to do this. I have held off for so long, apparently all in vain.
Today is a beautiful sunny day in Seattle, one that is begging me to head to Golden Gardens with a book in one hand and a Paseo's sandwich in the other. Before I head over that way, I must first take a quick trip over to Discovery Park and run a few laps.
Today is one of those Seattle days that you want to do everything. If I had my way I would take my bike out, find a nice patio happy hour to write a few letters, and in the evening make my way to Zig Zag or Chez Shea. So much to do and not enough sunny hours to do this all in. So where do I begin.
First I need to go the post office. I ordered a new Kamishibai children's story that arrived! If you don't know what this is then you are missing out. (http://www.kamishibai.com/)
It is one of the best ways to tell a childrens story. Picture a makeshift bike carrier, similar to a portable ice cream truck, and someone who pulls up and starts telling a story in the middle of the street. People love this. As do I.
So this is where I will begin.