Style beats piles and piles of fear

In Sofia Coppola’s 2006 Marie Antoinette is exemplified story of fame, fortune and fun. An artistic visionary, Coppola’s eye for color has it. This is a masterpiece to adding depth to her collection of the female protagonist. Anticipation for her 2010 release is brimming with hope to delight.

In San Francisco, where Coppola’s father’s Zoetrope studios resides is a hip quality hair salon that is garnishing oodles of attention. Mercer Street Salon located at 3012 Fillmore Street promises affordable services with exceptional style. As many women (and men) will attest to, their hair is their crown and glory and not to be fettered with. Mercer Street Salon then deems a reputable business which values to be merciful with one’s locks.

Across the bay in Berkeley there is a quaint little French inspired bakery called Sweet Adeline Bakeshop. Located at the corner of 63rd Street and Adeline one can find this local spot warm with friendly service and lovely pastries. Oh, but don’t worry…coffee and sandwiches are served there too with the latter made on homemade focaccia bread. On your way out collect marzipans or blondies or even yet tres leches. It’s a vacation away from San Francisco’s hustle and bustle and who knows you may indulge the need to replenish your own personal Antoinette.

All clamed up

Do you clam up your feelings; your thoughts like the rope used to harness a tent down as if it were capable of flying off. A flying tent of emotions, juxtaposed so as to convey a myriad of ideas ready to transpose into words. The canvass flapping in the wind like astronaut cheeks when catapulted into outer space. An army green or a circus rainbow style would do. Just so much as it is tilting slightly as if it knew its purpose and was determined on getting there. Other tents would be about but not flying rather floating in orbit like stiff magic carpets with total precision of gravity as if they had never left earth. Tables set with candles and linen, chairs occupied with people dressed for an exquisite occasion, perhaps the viewing of the flying tent with purpose. A bowl of grapes, cabernet pouring in voluptuous glasses; and ladies peering out of the curtain door bestowed with sheer layering as if flies would ever get up there.

Do you resist and insist on not listening to yourself. When you do listen, are you being heard?

Those who dare not to care

Everyone has their own problems. Some are petty though real while others are of grave concerns. When basic human needs are met with challenge then the individual’s problems spill over into their community, culture and society. Thus it becomes a problem for the village.

Writing for the SF Examiner in Media Literacy and Anthropology with intent to contribute in Parenthood and Consumer Relations, is a joy. Although it is a pleasure to write daily while pursuing screenwriting, it certainly requires great effort. Working from home offers the opportunity to be a stay-at-home single mom for two young children thus enabling a strong supportive upbringing. The flexible schedule allows parenting to happen as need be. It seems like a perfect situation.

For working single mothers receiving public assistance it’s like a set up for failure. Without a bank account or credit card Examiner.com won’t accommodate wages by sending a check. Without family or support from friends, which suggests how people get into poverty in the first place, this family may suffer albeit the talents, skills and passion to be a success. Having been a victim to scam artists, con artists, straight out rapists, and criminals alike it’s no wonder poverty becomes a vicious cycle; a culture of challenges that bestow little light to meet basic human needs to survive.

If you dare to care please email info@examiner.com and request to accommodate writers who are passionate about their subject and willing to do what’s required to make things work.

Love culture in San Francisco

Love is no stranger to San Francisco. Although the Summer of Love ended many moons ago, one can still find hippies passing out flowers to strangers today. As if it were a custom, love is a contemporary part of everyday life from the civilized traffic during rush hour to community consciousness and awareness. San Franciscans just live and breathe love.

In Berkeley passion is the cornerstone to social politics, a fact in every group big or small. From food to education Berkeley knows how to dig deep and get to the root cause of problems with the intent to resolve. Perhaps, this is just tough love but it is love all the same. In the end, love is subjective and humbling, reminding the individual how precious life is. When bridging the two cities vast approaches to love the result is smart heart.

As of late, the fashion these days with the kids of the 21st century and all the young people is hipster. Love Culture, headquarters in Los Angeles is a fashion Mecca for the smart shopping girl. In the San Francisco Bay Area Love Culture in Roseville offers a broad range of styles that inspire and fulfill the fashion desire. Located at 1151 Galleria Blvd or 1681 Arden Way Sacramento; check them out. You won’t be disappointed.

Phoenix rises back to the San Francisco Bay Area

If phoenix means the universal symbol of the sun, resurrection and rebirth than the French band Phoenix must love the San Francisco Bay Area. For their 2010 tour of their most recent album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, they performed in San Francisco at the Fillmore in January. But if you missed them then catch them live at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz on April 17th located at 1011 Pacific Avenue.

Their 1901 hit doesn’t merely stir the masses to their feet but it is a medley of vintage charm and modern art. That is the song suggests nostalgia for Paris in the early 1900’s while the video kicks it up with a fantastic showcase of strobe-like effects. It’s an anthem for the times as it serves the collective need to simply just dance whilst carrying much more. In the year 2010 it is the first 10 years of the 21st Century where the internet, google and facebook are pushing the envelope in space and time inner-connectedness.

If you go see Phoenix at The Catalyst make a day of it and hit the rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Built in the early 1900’s they are the only major seaside amusement park on the west coast. From their oldest roller coaster, The Giant Dipper to their upcoming newly renovated Haunted House this attraction is a must-see. What's more, their Unlimited Ride wrist bands are affordable and make it ultra easy to enjoy the rides to the hilt for the entire day.