Informational picket at the Oakland Federal Building. We have until March to build opposition to the budget that will end the civil service.

This is Meyer Lemon marmalade. Made a batch this morning. It's great. Did you know that Meyer Lemons are a cross of orange and lemon?

Winter, but the blossoms ...

Paul Pot opening at the Wednesday night open mic at the Missouri Lounge. Now reopened, still just as much of a charming dive as ever. Come on down and show your talent.

as the atmosphericbombcyclonestorm rolls in, we get the sailor's warning. From Oakland, Ca. Good morning.

Me and Stav last weekend on a hiking expedition in the Marin Headlands. She fills my life with love, and I love her for it. We are in this together. It is not paradise. We took a long, hard road to get here. We have many challenges. But commitment is not one of them.

So clear today. Sunset trail, Joaquin Miller Park. Never hiked this part.