Bellingham by the Bay

Bellingham by the Bay

One sip at a time The best of saloon culture

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San Francisco has cultivated such a saloon culture over the years, yet there are very few bars open at 6 a.m. In the Marina, there used to be a few taverns that were open that earl... Read More
Bellingham by the Bay

What’s fair is fair

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Life is unfair,” says my old friend, Tom Constanten, “but once in a while it’s fair in our direction.” I try to keep that in mind when I think of T.C., as the many ... Read More
Bellingham by the Bay

Gone like a goose

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In all of its wisdom, the California legislature, which has a penchant for dragging its feet on budgets and slashing teacher’s salaries, has set its sights on something truly... Read More
Bellingham by the Bay

The Kvetcher in the Wry

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I promised myself a long time ago that I would not use this space to complain about this and a’ that. Really. I can’t be that self-absorbed. (Herb Caen used to say that... Read More
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Tragedies and rebirth

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It’s a most cruel twist of fate. People living in the Northside of San Francisco are still talking about how Tom Ferguson, a popular Marina resident, was killed after being s... Read More
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Smooth sailing through these rough waters

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There’s a lot of confusion about what’s happening with plans to hold the America’s Cup race in San Francisco. It seems at least some of the activities will be hel... Read More
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The uses of disenchantment

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I have a friend who called from Europe the other day and explained for no apparent reason that for the first time in her life she is absolutely totally happy. I was pleased of cour... Read More


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