Musings
The following weblog is designed to document curious spots around San Francisco and any other observations that Qwert City finds intriguing, compelling, or amusing. Site Comments →
Aug142008
Restaurant Art
Bull with leg horns spotted on Hayes Street, SF. Or are they legs with cow-head genitals and Mercury wings? The hybrid combinations are endless.
Aug102008
Fortunately
How do the past, present, and future add up? What can we glean from yesterday to apply to tomorrow? And where can I learn to levitate a crystal ball?
I saw this sign and was reminded of my new favorite show, Carnivàle. I was also struck with our tendency, as humans, to want to know the answers to these questions. Whether or not we believe in any of the forms of divination or psychic intuition, there’s an unquenchable curiosity among most of us to know what the future holds–as long as the news is good and at a minimal charge. Many are temporarily satisfied with a witty fortune cookie or the message on the inside of a foil chocolate wrapper. But then there are those days when we need more, when we want to be assured somehow, someway, that change is in the air, and that good tidings are on their way. But isn’t that uncomfortable “not knowing” part of what life is about? What ever happened to appreciating the thrills of a surprise? Well, there’s always the Magic 8 Ball to tide you over.
Aug082008
Lucky Day
8/8/08 proved to be a lucky day for at least one person. I’m not a gambler, but I reaped my husband’s rewards the following morning with a pancake breakfast.
Jul312008
Number One Fan
Does the owner of this vehicle have a tattoo of Barack’s mug on his back? Well, it’s nice to know there are some people who aren’t afraid to commit for the long haul.
Jul222008
Military Special Sauce
This is what you buy when you are a retired Navy man with no prior experience to drinking alcohol and just want something to add to your jar of golden raisins because you’ve heard that gin and shriveled grapes are good for combating arthritis.
Jul212008
Wedding Cake Buried under Fish Survives Harsh Winter
Frozen with miscellaneous fish parts for one year, the top tier of this wedding cake surfaced today for its final hurrah in attempt to uphold the tradition of being consumed twelve months after the Big Day.
It actually looked better than anticipated.
And it cleaned up pretty well, given the circumstances. There were no traces of fish odor or any other foul aromas. It tasted fresh and delicious–not stale at all!
Jul142008
Killer Breadcrumb Suspected in Rodent Crime Scene
Found near a downtown MUNI bus stop just one week after the gopher siting, this rat appeared virtually unharmed–except for its apparent “dead” status. The tip of its tail was nipped off, but no bite or claw marks were found on its body, nor were there any signs of bullet or stab wounds. A toxicology report has been filed in order to determine if the nearby breadcrumb had been poisoned. Although foul play is suspected, authorities have not ruled out natural causes.
Jul122008
To Chew or Not to Chew
Guffman contemplates the infamous bully stick–tasty treat or penis envy?
Raindrop Parade
