Category: diaries

Photo by Tofuart

For most of us, it’s a challenge to produce even one piece of art that you wouldn’t be embarrassed to hang on your wall. But reader “Tofu St. John” has embarked on a brave project this year: he produced a 4″ by 4″ mixed media piece every day as a reflection of the day.

Last week he devoted the Nov. 21 piece to Muni, seen above. You can learn more about his project at 2011 Project.com or see his daily progress on the 2011Project blog. Or, send him a postcard and help him make the first piece of art for 2012.

Photo by Danny Howard

Usually when you say, “Thanks, Muni,” you’re probably saying it with as least a twinge of sarcasm. But today, in honor of Thanksgiving, here are our top five reasons to give thanks to Muni and its passengers, straight from your daily Muni ride.

1. Being the background to contagious, inexplicable laughter.

2. Having drivers who are patient enough to wait as we sprint toward the bus.

3. Being the vehicle for a Lady Gaga Poker Face sing-along.

4. Speaking of singing, lots of us are thankful for the singing driver who makes announcing the stops a daily entertainment.

5. Being the absolutely essential element in gorgeous photographs of San Francisco, like in this black and white photo gallery of Muni.

Got your own reasons? Let us know. We’re always thankful for your stories, comments, and photos, any day of the year.

Photo by tweetsweet

Just another day in San Francisco, right? Just reading a book on Muni. No big deal…

Three fun things to do this weekend:

• Soul Dance Party.  $5 off if you wear your semi-formal attire. How much do I love an excuse to dress up? Bring out your best clothes and dance all night. Saturday at the Elbo Room. 647 Valencia Street. Take Muni there: 14, 33, 49. BART: 16th Street Station.
• Block by Block by Campo Santo. Campo Santo’s original work created with hip-hop theater collective Felonious and writings from Junot Díaz (The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao). De Young Museum. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. November 17, 18, 19, 7 pm. Take Muni there: 5, 44, N.
• Meet Chef Mourad Lahlou of Aziza. The new cookbook by chef Mourad Lahlou made me really hungry and inspired me to organize my spice cabinet. Meet him at Green Apple Books, taste some delicious food, and learn more about Moroccan cooking. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 p.m. Green Apple Books. 506 Clement Street. Take Muni there: 1, 2, 38, 44

Enjoy these photos and your weekend!

Photo by Jeremy Brooks

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