Queenkv’s Brainpickings

Unwinding after another long day in the news room. My dad sent me a picture of blue skies in Diamond Bar. Looks like my hometown dodged a bullet for this round of the wildfire season.
I need another drink.
Last weekend, we checked out a wine festival in Lodi. On Veterans Day, we did more wine tasting [...]

It’s always a treat to visit Susan and Tom in San Francisco. This month, we explored some tasty food and some beautiful heart in Golden Gate Park.

First, we needed some fuel for our museum field trip. Susan picked up bacon donuts. Yum! Sweet, savory and filling.

We tried to visit the newly renovated California Academy [...]

A huge space for art in San Francisco

The leaves are changing color in Vacaville. I think we’ll have more vibrant colors as we get closer to winter.
I’m looking forward to a consistent schedule as my newsroom heads into November Sweeps. As soon as I get over my sore feet from my 1st 5-mile run, I plan on repeating that run in [...]

Checking out all the kegs at the Yardhouse. It has a great selection of draft beer. I enjoyed the local brew: Stone Arrogant Bastard

Family gatherings are all about the food. My dad picked up some dinuguan from Santa Fe Springs. My ninang made the tasty string beans.

Today, Mark and I are celebrating our 3-Year Anniversary.
Yah.
In a few hours, we’re heading down to Monterey for vacation.
Joy!

8 years ago, we went on a thrift store scavenger hunt in San Francisco. It’s cool to see how our relationship developed: from being co-workers to now, as husband and wife. Love is cool!

Good drinks and conversation in San Francisco, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Talking Dark Knight, convergence and travel with hubby and Medill buddy at the View.

Today, we wished Daisy a Happy Birthday! We sang to her and gave her a few slices of some birthday salami. Since she has a lucky b-day (8.8.08), we should probably buy some lottery tickets. We could use her dog tags to scratch off the numbers. Good times.
Today, she turns 3-years-old. That translates (roughly) to [...]

Mama’s Meatball in San Luis Obispo, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Annoyed with waiting 30 minutes for this bruschetta sandwich. The rissotto was heavy on the butter. The homemade bread tasted like something from the store. This lunch was not worth the wait.