This Cellar Door

Tidbits from the fun in SF this July: horseback riding, fairs, movies & concerts

Sort of a downer birthday, but it was surrounded by some incredible experiences: Bill Cosby & Mozart’s Requiem.

An unexpected day at the track with Audi.

The year began in the lowest of places, but I got by with a little help from my friends. Looking back at everything I did, it was really quite a good year.

I mixed up Christmas this year by heading to Las Vegas via Death Valley for a Very Vegas Christmas.

I planned a surprise trip back to Indy for Amy & Alex’s 30th birthday bash. I got to meet the new baby arrivals, too, and celebrate Kyle’s 21st birthday. It was a non-stop celebration.

Two awesome nights in a row which were mostly unplanned and all the more awesome for it.

A night at the symphony, a date with bluegrass, and some good times with friends.

Second day in Manhattan with visits to Chinatown, Little Italy, Downtown, & Greenwich Village. The evening closed with the Andrew Bird concert at the Guggenheim.

The two-week farewell to Cerra, the trip home, a forgettable Christmas, and a great night at Cracker’s.

A mid-November camping trip in the Redwoods, my first movie date with Ryan, and another wonderful Thanksgiving at Haight & Ashbury.

My second visit to Indiana since my move unleashed some emotional fireworks, sparked by reunions with the oldest & dearest of friends to encounters with perfect strangers.

A last minute decision put me on a flight to LA for the 2nd to last NIN show at the Henry Fonda. It was a night I’ll never forget.

Our little time in LA was split between Hollywood & Santa Monica before hitting the 5 back north to SF.

My evening at The Fillmore with Grizzly Bear and Here We Go Magic.