While checking out the rest of the art this guy said, “I like that sweater.” “I like your hair.” “That’s what’s up.” “Fo sho. What’s your thing here? What do you like to do?” “Me, I’m into music. I’m on that cosmic tip with it.” “Trying to call in the space brothers huh?” “Exactly.” “Word. So I do a photography blog that’s also… Read More

I went to this dope ass art show by Erik Otto (featured) called Searching for Higher Ground. It’s at the Luna Rienne Gallery in the mission. He walked up while I was looking at the piece behind him so I asked him, “What was your inspiration for this piece?” “This is the inside of a cloud. I used to paint clouds, but this… Read More

“What’s your story?” “I just moved here from DC. Quit my corporate job because I didn’t want to spend anymore time doing something I wasn’t passionate about.” “What are you passionate about?” “Making art, painting, drawing and stuff.” “So you want to be a professional artist?” “I don’t really show my stuff to anyone, it’s more for me.” “Why’s that?” “Because I don’t… Read More

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“How you doin today sir?” “I’m alright.” “You’re looking sharp. Would you mind if I take your picture?” “No questions asked?” “No questions asked unless you want me to ask questions. You got any stories for me?” “You don’t want to hear em. You wouldn’t be able to sleep at night. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I told you.”… Read More

“You guys look happy.” “Yeah, we’re from LA and we just came up here to visit.” “Whaddya think?” “We love it. Everyone is so friendly, open, and they all seem to be really comfortable with themselves and really happy." … Read More

“You look so happy and clear. What’s your secret?” “Thank you! I eat a lot of raw food. And I like to dance, I do this thing called Soul Motion. It’s similar to 5 Rhythms. You get very tapped in.”… Read More

“Your little girl is beautiful.” “Thank you. That’s sweet.” “So what do you like to do here?” “Well, I used to be in organic cosmetics. Then I took some time off to take care of her, and now I’m looking to get back out there working.” “What do you want to do?” “I want to get my yoga certification. And learn more energy… Read More

This little girl and her mom were walking along the street when this little one smiled at me. I bent down and said, “What a beautiful smile you have!” She lowered her head and I said, “What’s wrong?” “I saw a bird on the street. It got ran over by a car.” “Oh, I know how that feels. One time I was little… Read More

LOVE STORY UPDATE: You guys remember the girl you filled her crush’s house with thousands of paper airplanes?? (check it out here http://on.fb.me/12zW637) I ran into her and the crush. Happy ending…they’re together now!!… Read More

Seen at the Korean Day parade… Read More

Seen at the Korean Day parade… Read More

“We’re up here visiting from LA.” “What’s your favorite thing about San Francisco?” On right – “I love the weather.” On left – “I love the art.”… Read More

“What are you passionate about?” “I love dogs. Any animals really…I want to open a place where I can just adopt a bunch of animals.”… Read More

“Excuse me sir. Excuse me sir. Excuse me sir.” “Yes?” “Would you like to buy a paper? I’m trying to get $9 so I can sleep somewhere tonight.” “…” “I am grateful. I am grateful. I am grateful.” “Ok, here you go. Would you mind if I took your picture?” “Go ahead. You know it’s hard out here for us. If you try… Read More

“I love that hat! Mind if I take your picture?” “I don’t mind.” “Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking the time to stop.” “I’m 91 years old, I’m not afraid to talk to anybody.” “You see very healthy and with it, what’s your secret?” “I don’t eat shit. Meat, chicken, fish, none of it. I’m not an athlete or anything though. Read More

“What’s the secret to a good relationship?” Guy – “Freedom.” Girl – “No, I would disagree with that.” Guy – “Lying.” Girl – “Communication.” Guy – “Lying.” Girl – “Sexual attraction.” Guy – “Lying.” Girl – “Mutual respect.” Guy – “…lying.”… Read More

“What’s the secret to a good relationship?” “Being a lot alike.”… Read More

“What do you do in the city?” “I’m a musician.” “What kind of music do you like to play?” “Well I’m from the delta in St.Louis so blues, jazz, rock n roll, reggae, country…” (as he was walking away)… Read More

“That’s a lovely kimono.” “You think so? Thank you. I’m going to get it then.” “Good for you. You live in this neighborhood?” “Yeah, my family has been here a long time. My grandfather helped start Japantown in the 1800’s. It’s funny we’re just now getting our first asian mayor.” “So what do you do here?” “I’m a writer and performer. I’m working… Read More

“What are you passionate about?” “I’m passionate about discovery. The pursuit of the vision, realizing it to its fullest potential. I’m passionate about my music project SORNE.” “What’s SORNE?” “SORNE is a journey of self-discovery by way of the creative source. I have always been interested in telling stories through music, visual art, performance and writing, as these mediums represent aspects of the… Read More

“I moved back to the west coast about 6 months ago. When I first got back I was a little depressed because I was having a hard time finding a job, but now I’m over that. My friend called me up and said she was going to Bali and I was like, ‘I’m going too!’ I bought my ticket and now I’m… Read More

“I love your style. It’s very San Francisco.” “It should be, I’ve lived here over 40 years.” “I’ve bet you’ve got some pretty amazing stories from your time here. Wanna tell me one?” “Oh yeah, you want a funny story or a dramatic story?” “Hmm, how about a funny one.” “I tend to have more dramatic stories.” “Ok, a dramatic one then.” “Like… Read More

I walked into the New Peoples Cinema to check out the Japanese Film Festival and this young woman was standing in line to buy popcorn so I asked her, “What are you going to see?” “One of the animated films. I’m super excited.” “What is it about these films that you like more than standard mainstream films?” “Well a lot of them have… Read More