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A smidgen of Piedmont Avenue

Yesterday, I shared a few photos from Oakland and how I was surprised to find block after block of coolness. A few days later, I went back to Oakland with my friend Cindy and we discovered Piedmont Avenue. It’s fun, … Continue reading

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Not your stereotypical Oakland

Once again, I have been reminded that we can’t judge things in life by what other people say. Before last week, I just assumed Oakland streets were riddled with graffiti, guns and people who would rip my bag off my … Continue reading

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 A night in Grass Valley

First, Auburn. Then, Grass Valley. Last weekend, I went on a little wine-tasting getaway in California’s gold country. The Sierra Nevada foothills are fairly foreign to me, but it didn’t take long for me to promise to return. Next time, … Continue reading

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Getting lost in the murals

Life would be so much more interesting and colorful if every community covered its exteriors with this much paint. One of my favorite parts of San Francisco is walking along the walls of the Precita Eyes Mural Project. It’s in … Continue reading

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Where the mermaids play | SF Wave Organ

After a day of hiking along the Bay and discovering parts of San Francisco, Maggie and I continued our exploration and completely embraced our “nerdtastic,” tourist sides. Those personality traits are very alive and well. No shame, people. I’m thankful … 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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The labyrinth on the sea

The song is sort of right. Sometimes, it’s easy to feel “Stuck in Lodi.” But propped right in the middle of the mountains and the big Pacific, Lodi also allows us to get out of town easily when we get … Continue reading

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