It’s not easy being Jake
Really, it’s not…
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Excellent Street Find, Part 1
Some of my best furniture finds have come the street (and are usually found while I’m walking Jake). So far, I’ve adopted the following castoffs from my neighbors: Set of two, teak, mid-century modern nightstands, Two antique doors, A small, painted metal bench, A green-striped upholstered chair that’s so ugly it’s almost cute, A rocking
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24 bottles of plum jam on the wall…
Plum jam is one of my favorite things in the world to make, so I was ecstatic when a friend gave me over 12 lbs of super-ripe plums harvested from his tree. These plums were tiny and extremely sweet (even the skin was sweet). I didn’t think anyone canned any more, but on a trip
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The Bandshell
The Bandshell is one of my favorite areas in Golden Gate Park. Elderly Chinese-Americans practice tai chi in the morning, teenagers perform clumsy skateboard moves on the stairs, and swing dancers meet to practice their moves during Sunday “Lindy in the Park.” Yesterday, a few kids decided to add their own chalk art to the