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Published: February, 2005 Aloe plants are striking when the spring spires of red flowers reach to the sky. A large variety lines the shoreside pathways of the coastal town of Pacific Grove. The beneficial plant helps hold back erosion in a most attractive manner. Bay Area use of these valued plants just might be a […]
Published: February, 2005 Wine Chocolate Tango Tapas Romantic Recipes Heartfelt Food Oysters The second annual “Food from the Heart” at the Ferry Building Marketplace kicks off on Friday, February 11th, with a benefit for Slow Food from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The public is invited to stroll through the candlelit Grand Nave where the merchants and restaurateurs […]
Published: February, 2005 Nearly two weeks of rain in the Los Angeles basin preceded the killer storm of January 12th that caused severe flooding, high tides, and mudslides. The already service-clogged Union Pacific Railroad lost one third of its capacity as the storm washed away roadbeds, bridges, and dumped mud and debris over the […]
Published: February, 2005 You, the ferry commuter, are already the envy of all your friends because your commute is not only traffic and hassle-free, but you can eat, drink, read the newspaper or a book, make friends, or just space out watching the beauty of the Bay pass by. As if that weren’t enough, […]
Published: February, 2005 Surely, matters could not possibly be screwier than they are just now in the matter of the Bay Bridge rehab. While the bridge totters in urgent need of rehabilitation, our “leaders” wallow in he-said, she-said, telling us, “Who, me worry?” and “It is not my job.” Who’s supposedly in charge […]
Published: February, 2005 On January 13th, a forum was held at the Herbst Theater on the state of our oceans. Co-sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuaries and the Commonwealth Club of California, the evening was moderated by Michael Krasny of KQED. Five panelists delivered passionate speeches on the depletion of our fisheries, erosion of our […]
Published: February, 2005 Richmond has traditionally been a water-oriented, railroad community with a big oil refinery. Its first maritime facility, Ellis Landing, was established in 1860 at the foot of what is now Harbour Way. That is the same location as the terminal for the Richmond ferry that operated for a short period after […]
Published: February, 2005 Several otherwise reasonable and intelligent friends have been singing the praises of a new movie called “White Noise.” I found myself paying attention because one of these friends is a confirmed skeptic and a champion of the raised eyebrow. The movie concerns EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). A web search of the term […]
Published: February, 2005 You, the ferry commuter, are already the envy of all your friends because your commute is not only traffic and hassle-free, but you can eat, drink, read the newspaper or a book, make friends, or just space out watching the beauty of the Bay pass by. As if that weren’t enough, […]
Published: February, 2005 San Francisco Bay Area is the one of the most romantic locations in the world. Even on a foggy day the images and sights of the Bay area capture the imaginations of painters, photographers and help to make the hearts of lovers soar. San Francisco is surrounded by equally unique, fun and […]