… from the Alcatraz weekend.
We live adjacent to downtown San Jose, in a new townhouse/condo development called Mariani Square. It is part of the Japantown district — so named owing to the, ahem, concentration of Japanese people living here in the 20th century (and still today). Even though this is “brownfield” urban land, I’m amazed at the flowers…
I recently got to spend some time with my sister, Diane — first at a wedding, then on a long, 8-hour drive to her home and then for a short visit with her and her son, Tim. I also met her boyfriend, David, who asked about me about growing up with Diane. I gave my…
The Guadalupe River runs thru downtown San Jose, north to the San Francisco Bay. Several years ago, there was an effort to reclaim a rather trashed and squalid riverfront and turn it into a combination park and flood control zone. We enjoy the park frequently, as it runs close to our home and into the…
I got back from a hike with Debi about 10a California time, only to see a number of emails from Caleb, wanting to talk about a business idea. He suggested we “do a quick Skype” [call] to exchange ideas. I said yes, he called — video call — and we were holding a crystal clear…
Current Status: Monday, Dec. 18 I’m walking fine. Still need a little PT to strengthen the leg and resilience. But basically, I’m 100%. I’m CLOSING this live blogging. It’s just history now. ——– Live Blog —————– Sunday, Dec. 17 As the week progressed, I walked further and further. Yesteday I walked up to La Comer,…
Stephanie Kittredge — my first wife, the mother of my two eldest children — lies seriously ill in a San Diego hospital. In May, when last I saw her, her COPD was so far advanced she needed supplemental oxygen and wheelchair. After a 3-week trip to NYC to visit Molly in late May,…
