Hello Everyone, It is my second-to-last day in Oakland. Last night there was a protest in downtown Oakland. I did not attend, and I'm honestly not sure what exactly happened. Or more accurately I think everything happened. My guess based on various accounts is that - as seen in Minneapolis and other cities - there … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 74
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Shelter in Place: Day 69
Hello All, Less than a week now until I leave Oakland. Today was a scorcher as they say. I went on an early morning walk with a writing friend (distanced, of course) and even then the sun was beating down. It felt good to see Oakland again. Most of my time here I spent walking … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 69
Shelter in Place: Day 57
Hello, fellow Earthlings, For the past few days, I've been witness to that certain spring dance, interwoven rain and sunshine, the wind building temples of cloud over the Bay. I've been here so long that I can no longer remember if everywhere is this beautiful. Or if it is only that the simple things have … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 57
Shelter in Place: Day 55
In less than 20 days I will be leaving Oakland. I don't know when if ever I will be coming back. It has been such an important and influential part of my life. I participated in my first reading here. I found a wonderful writing community. I learned how to be a barista. I saw … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 55
This Barista Life: Part 3
Here we are and there we are and we are all together. What was it like to once again pull up roots? This time moving back across the bay, closer to home and into the heart of the beloved Oakland. If I haven't made it clear, I love Oakland. I am less convinced at this … Continue reading This Barista Life: Part 3
