Posts by Kathleen Messmer
Walking into the Past and Preserving the Future
The San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers On the day I visited, it was cold, gray, and wet outside and the welcoming warmth of the interior was very near ecstasy. The Conservatory is nestled in one of the greenest parts of Golden Gate Park (but of course, the entire park is amazing!) on an open field…
Read MoreSaturdays at the Farmers Market
One of my favorite things to do on Saturdays is to go to the Farmers Market at the Ferry Building Plaza. While it’s not my usual market (I often go closer to home), it reminds me of when I lived in France and had to go to the Market every other day or so. …
Read MoreParasailing and Surf-Gliding in the City by the Bay
The Cliff House is a very cool destination for everyone – tourists and travelers alike. But the favorite destination of many locals is Ocean Beach just south of the Cliff House and Lands End. While it is arguably one of the windiest spots in The City, a favorite pass time is standing at the…
Read MoreSandboarding in…Colorado?
How many people can say they’ve sandboarded down a giant sand dune in Colorado? Wait… what is a Sandboard and to take it a bit further, you can do it in Colorado? Yessiree bob. And who knew? Just to explain, Sandboarding is considered an extreme board sport similar to Snowboarding, but it involves riding a…
Read MoreSeeing Through Photographs
This is an article I wrote some time ago, but it is still as relevant today as it was then. Please visit page 58. It may inspire you to action. https://www.artisspectrum.com/magazine/35/58/
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