Memories

 https://www.legacy.com/legacy/memorial/angel-pena

I can still see, in my mind's eye, my mother dancing with Angel at my Aunt's wedding. 

I remember getting the call from one of the "kids" - she was attending Chico State at the time. The sense of panic, not knowing the whereabouts of the other "kid," who lived in Manhattan at the time. He was out of the state, if memory serves, visiting his mother. 

Sending love and a wish for healing to all. 

Ox, 

Mari 

The Monthly Saloon Soiree!

It's that time again, for our monthly Saloon soiree! 9/12/26, 4 - 8 pm, in the heart of North Beach, we give you a royal dose of the blues, so you can put on your dancing shoes! 

1232 Grant Avenue, 

San Francisco, 

No cover, so go ahead and park in the garage! 

21+, one drink minimum

Building Bridges Instead of Removing Trees

Sidewalk buckling near a mature tree? 

You might consider asking the city to build a bridge over the tree roots, or do it yourself. This practice is more commonly used on trails and in gardens, but is gaining traction in some areas, and could work well in many situations. 

This idea might prompt a few laughs from people lacking an imagination, but when considering the long term benefits that mature trees provide to our neighborhoods, plus the cost savings in the short term (to build a bridge as opposed to removing a tree,) it's worth the ask. 

 

https://youtu.be/ukro-MIhROI?is=EqUx__7ipXJgFk4h

https://www.ehow.com/how_8719886_lay-walkway-over-tree-root.html