Googly Eyes

Maybe not a fine art image today, but I spotted this little guy on the street and I felt compelled to take a picture and then share it with all of you. Apparently (I found out by zooming in on those little eyes), there's a website if you also feel compelled to anthropomorphize inanimate objects, called Googly Eye Cru. You can get a set of eyes plus a couple of pins (clothing?) for only $2. I think it's ingenious! Certainly made me take a second look at this fire hydrant, which I otherwise would just have walked right past.

Anyway, if anyone does pick up some Googly Eyes, please let me know how it works out for you, and where they end up.

Make a Wish!

Ranunculus

For a flower that is such a pain to type, these are really rather pretty. I mean, come on, when have you seen such a bevy of u's hanging out before?

There are words that have two u's, no problem. Like, for example, unique. Or unruly. But three? All in a row? It's like a bad Scrabble hand. But in Scrabble you'd inevitably be missing the C and never be able to put the word on the board. Perhaps you'd settle for nun, or ran, or sauna if you're creative (and had an extra a). I'm sympathetic. Scrabble can be frustrating.

But fortunately, you don't need to know their name to appreciate the tightly packed concentric petals of the ranunculus. Or their gorgeous colors. And you don't even need to have any nearby, because, fortunately for you, I took a photo. And here it is.

See you tomorrow!

Exit

I sometimes wish there was an easily accessible exit when Monday morning comes around. If I took BART to work, my wishes would be granted!

F Line

As you may or may not know, the F line trams go along Market Street and then along the wharves, stopping at such useful tourist destinations as Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. It is often filled with a mix of tourists and locals. At the other end of the line, they stop in the Castro.

In addition, the fleet of trains come from all over the world. You never know when you will step onto one that came from Milan, or from Zurich, not to mention many cities in the US. To see a full list of the trains, click here. They even have a blog about the F line and trains in San Francisco, it's pretty cute.

Oh, and if you celebrate it, Happy Easter!

Blue Rain

Another photo from rainy San Francisco at night. These are ATMs, but when I saw their unearthly glow, I just knew I had to take a picture.