David Huerta
Noted Mexican poet David Huerta reads from his groundbreaking collection, Before Saying Any of the Great Words: Selected Poems of David Huerta at City Lights Books. Huerta, who has been a central figure in two of the most influential poetic movements in 20th-century Latin American literature, is widely recognized as one of Mexico's greatest living poets. Don't miss this chance to hear him read from his monumental book-length poem, Incurable, praised as "a masterpiece of poetry in Spanish in the 20th century."
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Squaw Valley
There is that time of year dreaded by some yet welcomed by others...Wintertime.While a time of freezing temperatures and constant travel advisories in most of the country, in California we are blessed to have a much milder weather pattern. This of course comes with its share of issues such as the rain at the lower elevations and the snow over the mountains, however with temperatures almost always above freezing and even our share of sunny 60 degree plus days, we should be grateful.
For those of us in San Francisco or the Greater Bay Area, we have access to one of the most beautiful and accessible mountain playgrounds in the country, Lake Tahoe. Accessible by major highways (Highway conditions found here) in all but the heaviest of snowstorms, this paradise roughly four hours east of San Francisco offers access to beautiful scenery, excellent accommodations and food to fit whatever your needs are.
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Skeleton tapestry
Many believe that during the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the souls of the departed to visit the living. Family and friends congregate at cemeteries and in many cases even build private altars complete with photos as well as the favorite food and drink of the departed. The intent is to encourage visits by the souls, so that they may hear the prayers of the living directed to them.
In many cases the gatherings are more a celebration and may take on humorous aspects as the celebrants remember funny events or escapades of the deceased.
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Blue Angels in San Francisco
It's that time of year in San Francisco where more than a few San Franciscans complain about the afternoon noise of the Navy's Blue Angels flying over the heights of San Francisco. Whether they are worried that the U.S. Navy is attacking San Francisco, worried about the carbon footprint of these elite fighters, annoyed by the extra traffic, the associated noise, or just had some extra 07:30:09 minutes on the cell phone without anyone to talk to, you can only hope that their complaints fall on deaf ears. This is one of the most interesting traditions that comes annually to San Francisco.
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