Category Archives: Stories

Surreal moments living in the Castro

I’ve been hanging out at home for days now sick as a dog, I came out to make some soup and am now sitting at my computer reading about all the ruckus going on at the end of the block. … Continue reading

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Locke, Goosebumps, Sparkle and Old Men

Last night I went to the 2007 Sparkle SF annual champagne and sparkling wine event with my journalist girlfriend. It took place at the St. Regis Hotel in downtown, a shockingly posh place. We went to the press meeting with … Continue reading

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Safe in the Castro

Last night was a great time in the Castro. To those who’ve been wondering how we all are, the answer is fine. At 10:40pm when the shooting was, everyone was over at 140 Noe (3 blocks away) partying. It is … Continue reading

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Appendix of champions

I got home from the hospital yesterday morning. I was a bit out of it but not too bad. Friday night I had dinner and was feeling stomach cramps afterwards. They were constant but not too bad. I watched a … Continue reading

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The Trash Folder

Matt Power wrote an excellent piece on Computer Recycling in the January 2005 issue of Harper’s. I highly recommend reading it. Here’s an excert : PVC-sheathed wires such as these are collected and burned in open ditches on the edges … Continue reading

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Friendster Testimonials

So I always see those testimonials that people write for other people on friendster. They’re always so flattering and cool and I’ve sometimes wished that I got some. Well, I just found out today that I’ve been receiving testimonials from … Continue reading

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muni

I was taking the F streetcar into downtown on my way to work day before yesterday. It was the first day back from vacation. It was rainy and dark. Everyone on the train looked like they were half asleep. Most … Continue reading

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KALX Fundraiser

I did my show on KALX this morning. This week is the yearly fundraiser week where we try to get people to donate to cover our costs. Johnny Savage came on the show with me and we did that thing … Continue reading

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A blessing or a curse

So this weekend is the 49 Ford housewarming party and massive work on the Bay Bridge. This ends up being a blessing in disguise for those who live outside of San Francisco. Since the bridge closes eastbound at 1AM that … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Nurse V

I don’t know why I like this picture of you so much, it just seems to really capture your essense somehow. It’s so irreverant, comic and kicking-ass-and-taking-names that I think it’s perfect. Happy birthday. You are the good stuff, and … Continue reading

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