Monthly Archives: November 2009

For anybody interested in the history of San Francisco, this is fascinating material. It is a collection of found, archival footage of San Francisco, dating back as far as 1905. Three particular treats are this 1905 trip down Market Street, streetscapes and cable car scenes from the mid-60s, and footage of the construction of the [...]

Miranda’s wordplay and telling of Hamilton’s story are magnificent, and his rap skills are outstanding. Hearing the heroic and tragic tale of Hamilton’s life makes me want to read his biography. The performance and music are worthy of rotation on commercial radio, offering a counterbalance to the endless loop of songs about being drunk, sex [...]

This week, the 49ers and Chicago Bears will play each other Thursday – on three days’ rest. If a pitcher’s arm generally shouldn’t be exposed to such rigors, a pro football player’s body never should. ~ says Knap, in a quick column today. I happen to think that Thursday night NFL is one of the [...]