Asilomar at Dawn12/7/2011 sky breaks with spokes of light dancing waves await prancing puppies fresh seaweed served on fine white sand wet and gleaming with the smell of the sea gazing at the infinite horizon
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Apples at Attention12/6/2011 Marine Firemans Union12/2/2011 This mural above the entrance to the Marines Firemens Union is at 240 Second Street in San Francisco. It was probably created over 60 years ago and recalls a time in when San Francisco Labor Unions were at its peak. Art such as this celebrated the contribution of working people.
Today San Francisco is a much different place. Blue collar workers in warehouses and factories are now almost extinct, their places of work converted to chic boutiques, restaurants, and internet start-up companies. San Francisco blue collar workers now are regulated to lower level service jobs where you smile and stay in the background. There are no murals celebrating the contribution of these people. San Francisco would be a better place if the contribution of all people were recognized. Fire Fighters on Folsom12/1/2011 Seeing a fire engine roll to a stop makes me think something not so good is happeinging. Is there a fire? Walking up to Vega Cafe on Folsom Street I saw the big red fire engine roll up in front of the cafe. No problem -- It's reasurring to know that our San Francisco's finest fire fighters appreciate a good cup of Blue Bottle coffee!
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