October thus far
Highlights! And I’m not talking about the Scholastic magazine either…
* I enjoyed the splendor of breathtaking Big Sur with the San Hos earlier in the month for our annual local getaway. We had a spacious (though slightly creepy) cabin, in which we overdosed on junk food, magazines, and soulful conversation. Photos.
* Finally got some quality time in with the sister sister. She took me to Montalvo Center for the Arts — it was my first time! We had a blast just running around being goofs and enjoying the manicured grounds. Afterwards we ate at Bella Saratoga — a pretty good restaurant whose somewhat cheesy romantic facade belies its quality fare. Photos.
* Introduced Grandma to Holder’s Country Inn. Specifically: Swedish pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and scrambles. She really liked everything that she sampled! I’m thinking we need to take her out more for meals. Btw, my dad took her and my sister to go watch UP a few months ago. I think it wasn’t a bad time for her.
* I shot some food for new restaurant Ironside, in the same building as Chronicle Books down in SoMA. It was a rewarding experience. Photos.
* Finally got to spend some time with close pals, which I guess I can collectively refer to as the Bang Gang. It was satisfying to be able to make some small dishes for everyone and just do stuff together in the kitchen. I love cooking but I never have time (or make time?) to do it. I hate that about myself. Photos.
* APE!!! Ahhh, like homecoming. I can write more about that later, but basically I spoke (more like talked for 2 minutes tops) on a panel cuz I’m a comics nerd who happens to work at a museum that happened to have an exhibition on Tezuka. The best part — other than the honor — was sitting next to freakin’ PHOEBE GLOECKNER, whose works impacted me in a huge way. She’s so quirky and lovely, and also fidgety with her camera. APE is always a grand ol’ time. Makes me happy just to hang with the Bang Gang and see old friends. Photos.
(by Marcin Wichary)
October 24th, 2009 at 1:41 am
hells to the yes. Congrats on all these good times! The photo of the fig is unbelievable – unh!
October 25th, 2009 at 12:59 am
well said, as always, miss jenn.
the pix are also awesome.
& Mmmmm….country inn, didnt we go there last year with the girls after thanksgiving? right before miss elliott was born? that was a nice time.
this phoebe, i dont know of her, but she looks like the animated ppl in the comics youve shared with me, crazy!
October 26th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
@Andrea Thanks doll! I’m glad you like the fig. It’s almost corporeal, huh?
@reg Yeah, that exact Country Inn. I really like it. Tons of old folks like to hang out there. I’m going to make you read Phoebe’s book(s).
October 27th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
You better have a finished comic for APE next year! Your drawings are great. <3
October 30th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Angie, that is very generous and kind of you to say. Thank you.
November 1st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
so proud of you sis!
November 4th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
man you and Phoebe look like blood-sisters