Just your run of the mill native San Franciscan: Currently living the life of funemployment after a stint at a local non-profit, I occasionally do drag, I am active in my community and I'm generally curious about life, people and the effects of technology on both.
I love the SF Bike Coalition. One of my favorite things that they do is Urban Cycling Workshops. If you're a former-cyclist in your pre-transplant town or just wanting to start your two-wheeled lifestyle, this is the class for you.
I wish there was a way I could get my hands on this shirt. Even better, one for every progressive who gave into the delightful mediocrity that is the American "democratic" system.
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So, a - um - friend recently signed up for the Twitter. He claims that it's to receive better and more frequent updates about San Francisco goings-ons. But we all know the real reasons: one and two. Anyhoo, rather than sit and get all type-A on his ass (figuratively) and log in as him and follow folks, I figured I'd make a list of (hopefully) wonderful suggestions for reliable, informative, fun news and event San Francisco updates.
The shortlist...
@ActionNewsSF (by far the best), @511SFBay, @sfappeal, @StreetsblogSF, @SFist, @Emergency_In_SF, and @CAquake
And for my Mission District neighbors out there: @MLNow, @94110now
There are obviously tons of local twitter accounts (like the local news outlets) but I find that often they report on things that as a snobby, native San Franciscan, are desperately unimportant to me: like things that happen in zip codes not starting with "941". Or they just post too damn much.
I would love any additional suggestions!
UPDATE: He also said that he heard there was free porn. That's a whole other list altogether.
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So, it's 12:45am and I should absolutely *not* be starting a lengthy entry - as this one would become; however, it's on my mind and I have a few thoughts so I figure I might as well go and throw them out.
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The new (to me) Bat for Lashes CD has completely captured me. What a developmental leap for the singer, Natasha Khan: this album is so clearly a next-stage for her, she sounds so much more grown up. The soul of the cd just pours onto one as he listens. Give it a gander.
→ Bat For Lashes - Two Suns {Amazon MP3}
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eloquently she -- the woodwork defied
moved to the beat of my drum
the bus was empty
our common experience
it danced with such ease
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I've been really, really enjoying some new (to me) music lately. Hopefully there'll be a post about that soon. I have to say that I really miss the old Muxtape because that made music posts a lot easier. Sigh.
In the meantime, I had to share my latest crazy-crazy import to my computer from disc music obsession: The Massive Attack "Singles 90/98" box set. It's probably eating away at my hard-drive space but it's worth it! Worth it, I tell you!
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So, I did a little investigative work (aka called the bar) and was able to obtain some more info on last night from an employee who was present and the one to actually ask them to leave.
Unfortunately I was in a total k-hole when I made the call (aka I just ate McDonalds and I think, like Nitrous, it killed a few brain cells). There may be a few questions I forgot to ask or answers I don't remember. I'll hit you with my best shot. Apparently the gentlemen who were thrown out were (loosley quoting) "making-out and repeatedly did not respond" to the employee's request to stop. They also began "taking off each other's clothes" at which point, when again not responding to requests to stop, were asked to leave. When asked if other patrons were bothered by the couple's actions, the employee responded rather unconvincingly: "yes, they didn't respond to me and I had them leave." The gentleman I spoke to, while marginally polite and bluntly forthcoming, seemed completely unaware that his requests and opinion of the two boys' actions appear deeply rooted in bigotry and a glaring double standard. I will say, however, that we gays have been known to embellish details of events - especially when we feel to be the victim. The employee's account of the couple's behavior differs greatly from the 'hugging' and 'staring into one another's eyes' posted repeatedly, but I don't believe that kissing merits expulsion from a bar. I also feel that the claim that the couple were taking off one another's clothes is very clearly tainted by an ignorance and bias against intimacy between same-sex couples. I do hope that the details, even if still scathing against the bar (or in defense of) are clarified with dignity; not the reactionary hate which seems to have been the only counter to the laziness and complacency that plagues our community. I hope that when you go tonight, you take a moment to constructively engage the staff and patrons about their view of the matter and also how you feel. And don't forget to stare lovingly into their eyes and hug. --Comments [5]
Last night a gay couple were physically thrown out of a wine bar on Geary St. called Internos. They were called fagots and hustled out of the bar. Apparently, all they were doing was hugging and looking into each others eyes (how romantic!) and grabbing a drink before Showgirls at Midnight Mass.
Tonight, a few queens are pulling together a KISS-IN at 9pm at Internos Wine Bar. Hit up Anna Conda for more details.
I find this sad and surely goes against my previously held belief that there is no such thing as a truly straight bar in San Francisco. Even more upsetting to me is that this happened in my childhood neighborhood. Go figure.... I own a "The Richmond" t-shirt and wear it proudly as a local of the diverse and generally delightfully friendly neighborhood. This makes me want to somehow mark it up to denote the hate that apparently lies beneath the carpet of summer fog and good Russian & Chinese food.
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