feeling jovial

Mediterranean Eggs revisited

Highly Likely it's a winner pops.

happy hungry hummingbirds

organic avocados

It's a challenge to buy avocados for someone else when they have a clear idea of what they want but are a touch vague in their description of exactly what they want. I think it worked out.

GF Asiatique

We were due for a meal at Asiatique. We had the GF version of Singapore Noodles, supplemented with Summer Rolls. It was a satisfying lunch and my only problem was that it was a bit too tofu-forward - and that was my fault for not refraining from the raw tofu slabs in the rolls.

Lucky Sushi for dinner

This was the first time we went to Lucky Sushi for dinner. It may also have been the first time we tried the garlic edamame, which was surprisingly tasty.

Garam Masala

In a world where you can't even trust spices anymore... this one found at World Market looks like it might be 2% more free of toxic contaminants. 

apriums

Little Ficelle encore

Sometimes it's okay to replay a good drink, a good book, and a good coffee house... especially before school is back in session!

M.P. situation, continued

New flowers bloom, old ones fall off.

Noe's with Mrs.

Of course I had been here but it was a first for Mrs. We had a veggie omelet and along with the Johnny Cash motif she was favorably impressed. Very happy to have launched this culinary adventure.

Rasoi encore

My impression is that the walls, the furniture and possibly the management are continually in flux here. I believe the table was different but the server assured me that the management was the same. The food was good and mostly the same.

don't judge a crepe by its cover?

A crepe Mrs. had in Berkeley that looks delicious but according to her was not. It's not entirely clear where she had it or whose hand is in the background.

some books about New Jersey

Madagascar Palm situation

 

A blooming Madagascar Palm is like a fireworks display. The flowers just keep on coming. I have no idea when the show will end.

redcoat seed bug

Or as some say, Melanopleurus belfragei.

a midsummer night's Scrabble game

2026 edition. The tradition lives on. As does Shakespeare. Incredibly gratifying to have played "mucid" and "silex", not to mention "roo". "Mazer" is pretty amazing as well (that was a Mrs. word).

hard to find

Bright Spark

A new place to grab lunch while my car is being worked on. This grilled cheese, pickle and caesar salad were all pretty tasty. Located in a business park.

Good Trouble

A great collection of short stories. I especially liked the one set in Flagstaff, AZ.

Clover patio enhanced

We were pretty impressed by the Clover patio the first time, but wowzer - I guess they were still working on it! Now it's not merely a patio but a garden oasis, with subtle Asian touches that work perfectly. Moons Thai management deserves praise for their high standards - not only for food but design.

 

Javi and the Band-Aid

lively waves

The waves have been lively lately and the surfers don't seem to mind. The memorial in the foreground seems new; it says "Cowboy RIP". Maybe a surfer?

Little Ficelle revisited

Two drinks from two points of view.

Finney's humor

Avenue Library

I will always associate this clean, compact library branch with Canadian travel guides.

July Frontside brekkie

I can never tire of Frontside brekkies. This time featured an interesting danish (above - tasted better than it looks) and avo toast with eggs (below), scrambled better than last time.

arrival of the train

I believe that Amtrak recently upgraded their locomotives, as this shiny and colorful one has a different look. The cars behind it however are the same old same old. I was happy to see Mrs. and to hear that she had a good journey.

waiting for the train

Shockingly, in a good way, the Coast Starlight was early! In general I think the west coast trains are relatively efficient.