If Only Life Were Like This

Yes, today was a good work day. I went in at 2 and left at 4:30. Now that's a sane work day!

"Why?", you might ask.. well, today I had a doctors appointment and met with our midwife, Amrit. Yes, if I haven't mentioned it and you didn't know, we are expecting our 3rd child December 4th.

By the way, I like this picture of the bridge because it captures the way the bridge tends to loom on the horizon as one approaches it.

Since I was heading into work late, I drove in and therefore have some shots that I normally wouldn't get..

Like the Palace of Fine Arts building there to the left.

Well, okay.. so I can capture this shot from the bus.. but I have attempted it a few times and this is the first time I got a shot worth posting.. and since I wasn't on the bus when I took this, that fact might have something to do with the shot.

Now this shot I wouldn't get from the bus. This is the famous San Francisco Chronicle Building. I do not know much about the history of the building.. In fact, I really know nothing at all, other then the fact that the Chronicle was in a publishing war with the Hearst owned paper - which gives you an idea of how far back the paper dates.

Oh yes, I almost forgot...

I captured this very rare moment via my Palm.

Notice, this car is actually stopping at a yellow light.

There might truly be hope for humanity after all.

Of course, speaking of hope for humanity.. I also ventured through an area of the city that I have known to be a place of poverty and deprivation.

A place where drugs take the place of hope and love, attempting to fill the void that only hope and love can.. A place I call, City Hall. No, sorry, bad joke. Oh I do have my quirks regarding politics.

Besides, City Hall did not appear until my ride home..

Which brings me to..

My ride home. Which started off very strangely...

As evidence shows, the entire city had become of a somewhat rubbery composition. It was easy on the feet but made walking somewhat perilous. Luckily, upon entering the truck, what ever continuum at play with the forces of nature eased off and I was able to enter my commute home without any further incidence.

Except for... 106.9 went live with their new format and all I can say to it is - train wreck. Perhaps I judge to hastily, but in my humble opinion - I could do far better then what I heard on the air.

If they are going for something that is either banal or "in your face" raw, they've achieved it. Now, that said, I am still fond of one of their shows that I had the pleasure of working with at one time.. so perhaps we should wait and see.. But gentlemen, a little less time ripping on your former employers and more time just ripping in general is my recommendation.

It still seems like an accident in the making.

On the way home, I stopped by the fabulous Marin City Library.

Marin County has one of the best library systems going - and Marin City is one of it's crown jewels.

I picked up my favorite story of all time, A Christmas Carol. Well done, C.D.!

...And now as promised, San Francisco City Hall.