William and the Disappearing Magic Muni Bus
The 48 Quintara is a repeat offender in this field. I quickly gave up waiting for it when I used to live on 24th Street. And the former 26 bus…
Nordic Mysteries: The Millenium Trilogy
The movie and the book introduce Lisbeth Salander, played by Swedish actress Noomi Rapace. She is a unique figure in fiction. She is Goth-like in appearance, autistic and bisexual with…
Sidewalks Are For People
This Saturday, people all over San Francisco will be doing what they love on the city’s sidewalks and they will be inviting family, friends, and neighbors to join them. Dozens…
A Toast to Saint Patrick
San Francisco's 159th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival will be held on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at Civic Center Plaza, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Festival takes place…
Caron Mural A Symbol of Tenderloin Transformation
and Renewal
Swiss-born artiste Mona Caron was honored Saturday during an official unveiling of her mural entitled “Windows into the Tenderloin.” Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas March 8, 2010 A…
Mystery Author Dick Francis Dead at 89
Mystery Author Dick Francis in 2000. By Ralph E. Stone February 17, 2010 I enjoy a good mystery, but I was hesitant at first to pick up a Dick Francis…
“The Last Station” and “Creation”
"The Last Station" is about the last year of Tolstoy's life. He fell ill at Russia’s Astopovo station and was taken to the station master's house where he died in…