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Wordless Wednesday #21: Clocks

  From top to bottom: Minato Mirai Ferris Wheel (Yokohama, Japan); Asakusa (Tokyo, Japan); “Chariot of the Harvest,” Corcoran Gallery of the Art (Washington, DC); Hirata Folk Art Museum (Takayama, Japan); Citizen Clock (Okinawa, Japan); “Clock of the Vestals Carrying … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday #19: Isetta, Berkeley

A short break from the China flashbacks for a more recent Berkeley flashback: While I was sitting in the original Peet’s Coffee in Berkeley last month, this cute little “bubble car” pulled up, drawing an almost immediate crowd of people … Continue reading

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San Francisco Photo Safari

On Friday, I treated myself to a trip to the city for a photography workshop. Thanks to the wonders of Groupon, I got half-off on a “photo safari” through San Francisco Photo Safaris. They had a number of interesting-looking workshops, … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday #16: Tiger Bike, Berkeley

Isn’t this amazing? I spotted it in Berkeley just in front of Trattoria Corso (which has great pasta, by the way). I love the white belly. Happy Wednesday!

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The Joys of Sunny California

Because I so often find myself moaning about weather, I feel that I should take a moment to note that it has been absolutely beautiful in Berkeley lately. Still a bit cool in the shade (and when the wind blows… … Continue reading

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Road Trip!

Hello from the “other” Washington—Washington State! After leaving Washington D.C. two weeks ago, I returned to Berkeley for a couple of weeks to finish up some work, tie up some loose ends, and gather the last of my belongings in … Continue reading

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