Fresh paint

Ten Fifty-five is freshly repainted.  We are no longer the ugly green house on the block. Here is a a before-and-after photo: Here is a different photo of the facade from different vantage points: Stop by to check out the new paint.

Sayonara Sauna

Today, I said goodbye to something that not only had been part of Ten Fifty-Five for several decades, but I also may have to say goodbye to a story that I probably told 100s of times over the years.  People will tell you that I am not the greatest raconteur, but there are some stories that…

Russian Hill Going Down Hill?

This morning I awoke to another break-in on my block.  Yes, one would expect that to happen in a big city like San Francisco, but I have always thought of Russian Hill as an nice, affluent neighborhood that avoided having frequent muggings, break-ins, etc.  Of course, the occasional crime would be expected, but I think it…

Visiting SF? Here are my suggestions…

Friends and family who come visit SF often ask me for my recommendations on how to get here, where to stay, what places to visit, where to eat, etc. I started compiling a standard template that I would share with all of them. Of course, things change. The hottest restaurant in SF today may not…