closing out 2015

We went to find spawning salmon. And while we didn't see any, I knew they were there. We toasted in 2016 with some champagne and oysters, made pizza, and were in bed by 10:30. It was a good New Year's Eve.

peace on earth

finding comfort in marin county

Today was a field trip day, the Bay Model and the Matthew Turner in Sausalito. The Bay Model is a rather interesting old school museum, no fancy special effects, the section on Marinship was well done. We will have to make visits often to the Matthew Turner to track it's progress.
When it came time for lunch we headed to San Rafael Joes. It was exactly what we wanted, no kale on the menu. As comforting as it gets with older waitresses, older chefs, older clientele and decor that probably hasn't changed much since 1947:
"Welcoming friends and families since 1947, San Rafael Joe's has established itself as a Marin County Tradition." 
That's how they bill themselves and that's what we wanted. We each had a glass of wine with lunch. And while Marin County may not be the same as it was in my childhood, at least I found some of the past. And the horseradish was the real thing. We were told that the Thursday special of corned beef has an even hotter mustard served with it. We are going back.

december

Dash And Aero have the right idea. If only they looked like this more often. We are all trying to lay low for the holidays.