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First, the vows. Then, the cannonballs. | Wedding photography

Boxes of tulips at the altar. Out-of-state friends camping out in the distance. Ink and vintage lace. Tears of joy and genuine gazes. A sweet, sweet pooches in the wedding party. Wedding-dress cannonballs into the pool. It was perfect. Shooting … Continue reading

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San Francisco on foot

Wandering aimlessly {for the most part}. + Color, color everywhere. + Ocean blue somewhere in the vicinity. = Life is good. Sometimes, the best way to understand the heart of San Francisco is to experience it on foot. That’s what … Continue reading

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Those who cook in Dutch ovens … Eat well

A few weeks ago, my aunt’s neighborhood celebrated its 9th Dutch Oven Gathering — aka pot party, aka DOG. My uncle and aunt started the event, and now everyone in the ‘hood is pretty much a professional. A Dutch oven … Continue reading

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Harvesting the vineyard | Home winemaking, part I

Confession: I am a wine fake. I live in a giant wine region. I sometimes write about wine. I talk about wine with people who love wine and who make their living from wine. I’m given wine by the glass … Continue reading

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Treasure hunting at Alameda Antique Faire

It’s been a little while since I’ve gotten a fix of some of that good ol’ treasure hunting. The digging, the surprises, that gasp you can feel coming on when you spot something nothing short of amazing — Iove it. … Continue reading

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Tossing out the nets

Whether you do it from the back of a fishing boat or from atop the pier, one of the funnest things to do when you have nothing else to do at Dillon Beach is throw our a few crab nets. … Continue reading

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Five Senses Monday

Water hoses and watermelon. Hands striped with green paint.  potting soil under my nails. Water-soaked doggies. That way a basil leaf smells when you pluck it from the vine. Pulling the barbecue out for the first time this year. A … Continue reading

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