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They Left Their Heart In San Francisco, But Took Everything Else.
American Greetings, formerly of 333 Market Street. They were the second largest producer of greeting cards behind Hallmark. Now all their...

Mike Doyle
Oct 29, 20211 min read


Recent & Random: Halloween.
(Davies Symphony Hall on Van Ness) (The Balboa Movie Theater)

Mike Doyle
Oct 29, 20211 min read


Love Letter To A Post Office.
If you appreciate Art Deco, and really appreciate free Art Deco, check out the Rincon Annex Post Office. I can't believe it took me so...

Mike Doyle
Oct 20, 20211 min read


Recent & Random.
Ocean Beach at sunset. Sidewalk art and guerrilla marketing on Van Ness. The cable cars are back, and not just as display pieces! Powell...

Mike Doyle
Oct 17, 20211 min read


"Bong. James Bong."
The James Bong Building at 833 Market Street. Built in 1908 for the Academy of Sciences as the city rose from the earthquake and fire. I...

Mike Doyle
Oct 9, 20211 min read


Recent & Random.
About 90% of our staff is working from home, but they marked their furniture before they left. My coworker accidentally picked up a sign...

Mike Doyle
Oct 2, 20211 min read


Recent & Random.
Riding the wave of public transportation out to Ocean Beach. On the Fulton 5R. This work-in-progress was spotted inside the old Fillmore...

Mike Doyle
Sep 11, 20211 min read


Parking Violation Or Parking Genius?
Today, a UPS van atop a traffic island on 8th Street between Market & Mission.

Mike Doyle
Sep 9, 20211 min read


Meanwhile at MOMA...
The SF Museum of Modern Art is open on Thursdays until 8 pm. And on the first Thursday of the month, the entire museum is open free to...

Mike Doyle
Sep 4, 20211 min read


Today's Not-A-Prius Winner.
I'm rooting for this new joint pilot program between the Department of Public Health and the San Francisco Fire Department. PILOT GOAL:...

Mike Doyle
Aug 30, 20211 min read


Recent & Random.
Outside a nursery on Irving and 7th Avenue in the Sunset. Romance in the Rotunda. SF City Hall. Detail from SF City Hall 4th Floor....

Mike Doyle
Aug 28, 20211 min read


Silent Films. For Now.
The Castro Theatre, seen Friday afternoon. It'll be a party when this grand dame reopens.

Mike Doyle
Aug 15, 20211 min read


New Job. New Views.
This week I started a job with the city. Human Services Agency/In-Home Supportive Services. I'll be doing clerical work related to...

Mike Doyle
Aug 14, 20211 min read


A Wing And A Prayer.
Today. A group of nuns (a squad?) enjoy front-row seats to the airborne wind-surfing scene on Ocean Beach, off Fulton.

Mike Doyle
Aug 4, 20211 min read


Giants 5, Dodgers 0. For The Win & The Series.
Today at Oracle Park. Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto on the mound, and a close to capacity crowd. My gracious hosts, Carla and TR Asturias.

Mike Doyle
Jul 29, 20211 min read


Recent & Random.
Pretty sure you're supposed to remove the clothes and shoes before donating. Outer Clement Street. Ocean Beach near Lincoln Boulevard....

Mike Doyle
Jul 28, 20211 min read


Recent & Random.
A pedal boat getting some maintenance at Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park. Nice to see this rental operation back in business. My neighborhood...

Mike Doyle
Jul 24, 20211 min read


"From San Francisco, With Love."
Ocean Beach.

Mike Doyle
Jul 21, 20211 min read


Welcome Back To The Academy Of Sciences.
An adult single admission to the Academy is $43.75! But if you're poor, and can prove it with a local Medi-Cal card, admission is only...

Mike Doyle
Jul 21, 20211 min read


Monumental Reckoning.
I passed this new art today in the music concourse. Months ago a crowd pulled the Francis Scott Key statue from his pedestal, as well as...

Mike Doyle
Jul 20, 20211 min read
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