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I Hope Somebody Asked For A Vaccine, Because I Requested A Giants Season.
The Sisters of St. Joseph were taking requests. Today on outer Balboa Street.

Mike Doyle
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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What Are You Staring At? Cont.
In recognition of the shelter-at-home era, I'm sharing some of the things that adorn my apartment walls. The FOX San Francisco was a...

Mike Doyle
Apr 29, 20201 min read
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Things Are Looking Up, If You Look Down.
Today there were scattered, colorful messages of hope on my neighborhood sidewalks.

Mike Doyle
Apr 29, 20201 min read
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The First Canine-Owned Dog Grooming Service.
I could be wrong, he might only be the Assistant Manager. Seen today through the display window of "The Barking Lot" on Balboa Street...

Mike Doyle
Apr 28, 20201 min read
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"Welcome To The San Francisco Fairmont Hotel."
Surreal images of the city's iconic hotels that really bring home the changes in San Francisco these days. Photos by Chris McGinnis for...

Mike Doyle
Apr 28, 20201 min read
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2020's Surprise SEO Winner.
I was searching for life-saving masks on Amazon. It returned life-ending cinema on Amazon.

Mike Doyle
Apr 27, 20201 min read
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The Conservatory of Flowers Is Closed. My Neighbor's Yard Is Open.
He specializes in that classic: the big-headed rose. They certainly brighten up the block. Try to squeeze a little homegrown beauty into...

Mike Doyle
Apr 26, 20201 min read
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Influences Include Salvador Dali, And The SF Department Of Public Works.
Art is where you find it. And with the fine arts museums closed, I found this today on outer Cabrillo Street.

Mike Doyle
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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Wait, Is The Mask Supposed To Cover Your Eyes?
Thursday afternoon outside Ocean Beach Safeway.

Mike Doyle
Apr 23, 20201 min read
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New Picture At The Balboa Theater.
You knew the creative gang at the Balboa was not going to settle for unadorned plywood. And they are optimistically requesting...

Mike Doyle
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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When They Start To Speak, It's Time To Get Out For A Walk.
They're great conversationalists, but extremely narrow in their interests. So late this afternoon I walked down to the ocean by the Cliff...

Mike Doyle
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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"Want To Help Me Live? Stay Away For Now."
The world changed suddenly and dramatically. We're now surrounded by reminders of COVID-19. This reminder was seen Wednesday on Van Ness.

Mike Doyle
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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Until The Museums Reopen, I Take My Art Exhibits Where I Can.
Seen today in the display window of a nail salon on outer Clement Street.

Mike Doyle
Apr 14, 20201 min read
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All Quiet On The Western Front.
Many of the battle fronts in the war against COVID-19 will be remembered for what WASN'T happening. This is the corner of La Playa and...

Mike Doyle
Apr 13, 20201 min read
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Sheltering At Home, With Class.
Seen Monday afternoon on outer Anza, near Sutro Heights Park.

Mike Doyle
Apr 13, 20201 min read
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I Was Prepared For A Gunshot Wound, Not A Virus.
Years ago, after surgery, they sent me home with a lot of large gauze pads. A lot. I just found them in the back of my closet. But since...

Mike Doyle
Apr 11, 20201 min read
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What Are You Staring At?
Since COVID-19 we're all spending a lot more time staring at the walls; I thought I'd share some of what I'm looking at. Today's offering...

Mike Doyle
Apr 11, 20201 min read
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"And Remember --- Have Fun!"
Virus-avoiding tactics posted outside the north tunnel to the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park. The neighborhood dogs can't read, and...

Mike Doyle
Apr 10, 20201 min read
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"Bring Out Your Empties!"
It's easier to shelter at home with a keg of craft beer. Seen today on outer Cabrillo Street.

Mike Doyle
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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"Step Away From The Beef!"
Latest COVID-19 social distance rule, seen in the Meat Section of the OB Safeway this week.

Mike Doyle
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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