Beautiful in San Francisco

"Scaled-down homeless rights law advances" I think I voted for Assemblyman Tom Ammiano.

I am willing to listen to some discussion about this problem, but is Tom Ammiano just trying to get his portrait in the State capital proposing this crazy idea? Yes, thank goodness for term limits, where is this guy coming from? Imposing this kind of legislation only propagates the homeless problem not solve it. Tom, if you want to be a good humanitarian why don’t you lead by example. I propose that you volunteer to allow the homeless over to your home for a shower and shave and while they are in the shower please laundry and mend their clothes, Tom. Lets not turn the City into a refugee camp or give the New York City’s Major or the State of Nevada another reason to ship their problems to San Francisco again.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Scaled-down-homeless-rights-law-advances-4457424.php#ixzz2SA1W7Ele

"Feinstein assault-weapons ban defeated" - What is the problem?

My Opinion...

Comprehensive background checks, reduction in magazine size and quantity owned, and restrict ownership of assault style or looking weapons.  As a citizen who has owned firearms and continues to support ownership these proposals seem reasonable and don't affect my 2nd Ammendment rights as a citizen.  I can't hunt or compete in any sport with them and most are used to fill hillsides and derelict cars with as much lead and copper as possible which by-the-way isn’t helping the environment.   At the same time a proposal to increase research on behavior that uses violence to further one's objective even if the goal is to kill oneself would be good use of a "gun licensing fee."  Did I just propose an annual registration/licensing/permitting fee?

http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Feinstein-assault-weapons-ban-defeated-4443319.php

Chronology of the Invisible San Franciscan

Original Article from the San Francisco Chronicle.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/living/article/Why-we-re-invisible-to-Google-bus-riders-4467574.php#ixzz2S3quo4kK


Reader Response.
Read more: http://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstoeditor/article/Letters-to-the-editor-April-30-4473804.php#ixzz2S3rxA4o9
Google bus? Stop whining

In "Coddled Google riders don't see the rest of us" (Caille Millner, Datebook, April 27), Ms. Millner complained about the Google buses.

This is another petty complaint reeking of entitlement. Google takes from 30 to 60 cars off the road with each busload of employees it shuttles. The employee of whom she complains has removed his bike from the bus (an additional positive for crowded streets and the environment), and obviously he was unaware that he bumped a person standing in line for a city bus.

Can we focus on the positive for a change?

Evelyn Lockton, Hillsborough

My response to the Reader and many Commenters in the SF Chronicle.

"Maybe this instance was or was not related to a Google bus I won’t debate this point. More than the Corporate, Amtrak, Tourism and Casino buses using City infrastructure, I think Ms. Millner, was highlighting an unaware and inconsiderate individual getting off the bus who didn’t appear apologetic after becoming aware of his/her actions. This isn’t an isolated incident but one that was confronted. Something positive would be for people to be more considerate and acknowledge their fellow human beings. I support the use of buses, trains, taxis and BART as much needed transports that help reduce the impact on our environment. However, what would be the point if we didn’t treat each other with a little common courtesy."

BTW.  Hillsborough isn't even in the City of San Francisco."

Don J. Gonsalves, Jr.  City of San Francisco

Thinking About It Won't Change Anything

Do you live in the San Francisco or neighboring communities?   I am curious, DO….. 

1. You think about being more healthy and having more energy.

2. You think about aging and looking older before your time.

3. You think about money everyday before you go to sleep.

4. You annually think about a workforce reduction at your job.

5. You think about being able to help others with 1-5.

Any reason out of 5 is why you should ask me that question you are thinking about now.

I drink Verve Daily....Keep up with me if you 'CAN'!

Live At The RRazz is DEAD

It's a dark day in San Francisco as another venue icon ends a long and successful contribution to the City's entertainment nightlife.   We'll miss all of the great entertainers that performed and gave us a diverse and balanced genre.  Without the RRAZZ the City has lost a generous community partner in so many ways.  Wake up San Francisco before you lose all of your cultural icons that make the City-by-the-Bay a wonderful place to live and visit.  I can only wonder what Herb Caen would write in the San Francisco Chronicle if he were alive today. I am sure  we'd get an ear full, and at least a column or two if not a whole page of brow beating. Though we've tried to revive our musical and artistic creativity through well intentioned activities like the Fillmore Redevelopment Project, the artists we've experienced, just don't come back easily and the venues are even more difficult to acquire and operate because of the high cost of real estate. 

Thank you RRAZZ for twelve (12) wonderful years that you brought us enjoyment with an up close and personal experience with the entertainers you brought to San Francisco.  I miss you already.