Author Archives: Tina
Je Suis Prete!
In preparation for Vietnam, I’ve already begun my “food training!” I don’t know much about Vietnamese food, other than what most people seem to know – pho and spring rolls. Pho isn’t even one of my favorite things to eat. San Francisco does have a number of Vietnamese restaurants in what is known as Little … Continue reading
For This Musical Monday, I’d Like to Go Back To…
Italia for some of their unique reggae! “Il Re” – Killacat
Spirituality
For those of you who know (and for those of you who don’t know), I’m Catholic. I’m not the type of Catholic that goes to church every Sunday and takes communion and all of that. I go to church when I feel the need, I give things up for Lent, I prefer to attend Easter … Continue reading
Back in the Day
Yesterday I located a bunch of old photos that people have been asking me about. They were all taken with 35mm cameras, so any reprints would have to be made from negatives. Most of my negatives are stockpiled in shoeboxes in the top of my hallway closet and there’s absolutely nothing at the moment that … Continue reading
Holy Smokes, Batman!
I forgot Musical Monday again, and it’s already Friday! Apparently, Motown night at The Dragon Upstairs got me all distracted. Therefore, as an ode to the songstress that didn’t know this song, I’m gonna’ put down a little Grace Jones for you peeps. I remember this as being quite popular in WeHo (LOL!) “Pull Up … Continue reading
OMG, Becky! I Almost Forgot…
Musical Monday. Granted, it’s Tuesday, so I’m late! Whatever! Here it is. This song reminds me of my first trip to Paris. Johnny was driving me to the airport and we were singing along to this quite loudly ’cause we were cool like that! “Story of My Life” – Social Distortion
For My Tutu
Whenever I fly to Hawaii, I always think of my Tutu so strongly. She was full of life; constantly singing, playing ukulele and dancing hula. Although she’s been gone for many years now and is buried on Kauai, these songs make me think of her – “Kaimana Hila (because she always sang it),” “The Koolaus … Continue reading