I went to see the new film "Blade Runner 2049" at the Alamo Drafthouse last weekend. Although I knew no one else would, I wanted to dress up as one of the characters from the original "Blade Runner." But who to be? So many iconic roles: Deckard, Roy Batty, Pris, Sebastian. But when it came…
Taiwanese Kid Waackers Just Slay this Janet Jackson Tribute!
I just saw Janet Jackson in concert. And then this comes across my feed, from the incomparable Taiwanese waacker Akuma Diva. These are 11-15 year old students of Akuma's. I just can't….
Recipe: Asian Sweet Potato Noodles with Kale and Pine Nuts
I love my spiralizer. It turns veggies into paleo-friendly noodles in minutes. And everything is better with noodles. I recently discovered sweet potato noodles and now they are my new favorite thing. Sweet potatoes are full of awesome vitamins, just a little sweet, very filling, and part of most paleo diet plans. Here’s a recipe…
Seeing Janet Jackson in Concert Tomorrow! What to Wear?
Tomorrow I'm seeing Miss Janet Jackson live in concert for the first time! Let the countdown begin! This is actually a much delayed event, since I originally purchased tickets for a January 2016 show. But Janet postponed the tour to have a baby. Pretty impressive for a 50 year old! Anyway, she's finally back, having had the…
Climbing and Parenting
I went bouldering this morning and had an unexpectedly profound moment. There was what looked like a father-daughter duo of climbers that I couldn’t help observe (not the ones pictured). The girl was maybe 13 or 14 and just fearless and so strong already. They would suggest routes to each other, give each other tips…
Anne Lamott on “12 Truths from Life and Writing”
I'm an old fan of Anne Lamott, a writer's writer and a constantly inspiring figure in my life. So I was so pleased to stumble across this TED Talk she did earlier this year on "12 Truths from Life and Writing." I need to watch this every morning of my life.
Photo Shoot in Abandoned Oakland Train Station
Earlier this summer, my friend and awesome photographer Auey organized an impromptu photo shoot in an old abandoned train station in Oakland. We had a blast running around this beautiful, run-down space, in our vintage duds, shooting pics all over. Auey even shot a little video of Hanah and I dancing. Here are some of my…
Rock Climbing Adventures: Beat my first V2!
Did my second bouldering workout at Planet Granite this morning. Last time I went on a Friday night, it was packed with hard core climbers and visitors swarming all over the climbing walls. This morning it was blissfully empty. I tackled a range of beginner routes, from V0 to V2. I actually beat my first…
First Time Bouldering!
I tried out bouldering for the first time today at Planet Granite. I’m pretty terrible! But I can see why people like it. There’s a neat set of problems to solve. You are working alone, but people around you are friendly and helpful. Not sure if I like it more than top rope climbing. But…
Being a Lindy Hop Follower is Awesome!
So a quick update since I took "The Switch" workshop in early August. I've continued to dance the follower role for most of the social dances that I go to for the past couple of months, and it's been a blast. There are some dances I've been to where I have mostly danced as a…