Heads Down, Thumbs Up (in other words, signs of a successful evening)

I'm not sure if this picture really exemplifies anything that is specific to living in San Francisco, other than the fact that this guy was craaaaaazy successful with the ladies that night, and he didn't even have to lift a finger (sound familiar?). Apparently passing out on the bar at a masquerade ball--while still managing to stand up--solidifies your status as a badass pro-drinker extraordinaire (sound familiar too?). Or rather, it's the tried-and-true thirty-something's way of defying gravity: just pump yourself full of bad cocktails before the price goes up at 10pm, dress up like The Phantom of the Opera and work your magic until you're kissing the maple like there is no tomorrow (I'm sensing a pattern here...). No doubt this guy was grateful for the offer to take a seat by the time I took this shot.

It's Summer in the City

Finally, the warmth is drawing us outside! Out in the sun, onto the beach and in the parks. Ahhh, I can't wait until my neighbors crank open the fire hydrants!

Celestial Alignment

At the risk of breaking the rules, my first post is a photo of  another place. I spent a weekend away exploring Seattle and Portland for the first time, which are known to share some of the traits I like about San Francisco. I found this to be partially true, but the trip reaffirmed that I'm living in the right city. Despite taking in some great scenery in the Pacific Northwest, I spent the flight home yesterday morning looking forward to being back home in SF.

New Contributor!

I'd super excited to welcome Sam Prest to the Normal crew. His photography is thoughtful, admirable, and incredible, always impressive and thought evoking. So stoked that you are going to share your amazing stuff with us here! Welcome, Sam!

Some favorites from Sam's past:

Birds of a feather hang together...

bike bath!

Kesl makes a friend

Pizazz!

Gosh, he has so many it was hard to pick just a few. Welcome, Sam! Post your heart out! We're excited to have you join us!

Mist and Fog

An early morning in SF offers a couple things. Calmness is my favorite. Fog is there, too, usually. And that mist that gently covers everything just until it warms up enough to make it all disappear.