Eighteen Gates
I have a fascination with gates. They’re doors but when you pass through them, you’re not indoors. What could be better? This week, I give you Gates of the East … Continue reading
Creativity Shines in Oakland’s Golden Gate Neighborhood
When the first homes were built, the Golden Gate neighborhood was a town named Klinknerville. The name was changed to Golden Gate before it was annexed by the City of Oakland … Continue reading
What if it really does rain?
I have a positive outlook this morning: I’m thinking about what’s going to happen to all that rain we’re going to get this winter in California. Let’s say we left land in its natural state: much … Continue reading
Oakland’s Uptown
There’s a lot happening in Oakland’s Uptown Neighborhood. It has been named a Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association.
Nesting Box
I could take a whole series of photos showing beautiful security bars in Oakland. This design for windows in the Longfellow neighborhood is my favorite example. The center of the … Continue reading
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