Musings on Dance, Food, Geek Stuff
IMAGE CREDIT: Judicial Council of California I just finished my jury duty for the year and it was a fascinating experience. I am proud to serve on jury duty, which is one of the only things our country requires every citizen to do for the good of the nation and our community. It’s always an…
Since the latest episode of “Ted Lasso” I’ve been thinking about embarrassment. It brought to mind an early memory of being embarrassed, tied to my identity as a Filipino American. It was at a school potluck at my elementary school in Northern California. I was one of the few Asians in the school, and the…
DigitalSF.org is an online archive from the San Francisco Public Library that includes a treasure trove of photos back to the earliest days of photography. I did quick search for skating pictures and uncovered these gems, many of which are in the public domain.
On August 15, I had the pleasure of attending the annual skate formal at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. As a museum nerd, getting to roller skate inside of an entire museum has long been on my bucket list! Particularly with dope music provided by DJ Tsu Ali! What made it extra…
Last March, I wrote about hoping to walk the iconic Land’s End labyrinth and being shocked to discover it had been destroyed. Well my partner and I just did a walk in Land’s End, and this is what we found. It’s back, baby! No idea who rebuilt it. But whoever you are, thank you thank…
I only recently discovered this music video that came out two years ago that features footage of Panther Skate Plaza, including a couple of shots of me. Or more precisely, my skates. Oh and me doing a drop split. The song is “Gravity” by Oakland based R&B musician Xay V. I love the vibe of…
Yesterday, Satise and I hiked around the Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, one of the many amazing local parks in the East Bay. It was such a lovely hike that included two amazing labyrinths. I knew it was going to be a great day when we encountered this sign welcoming us to the park: Robert Sibley…
Perhaps the best summary of what a labyrinth is all about, from the great T.S. Eliot. “We shall not cease explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time.” From “Little Gidding” by T.S. Eliot (1943) part of his “Four Quartets” series.
Yesterday I completed a side quest to walk every public labyrinth in San Francisco. It was surprisingly revelatory and joyful, and I recommend the practice for all spiritual seekers. For those unfamiliar, the labyrinth is an ancient design element found across civilizations dating back thousands of years. Sometimes used interchangeably with the word “maze,” labyrinths…
I think I’ve finished touring all of the public labyrinths in San Francisco! The last one I could find is in beautiful Bernal Heights Park. It’s right near the road so it’s easy to spot. And it’s one of the most original designs that I’ve seen, weaving its way around three spirals. It might be…