A recent obituary for architect Sim Van der Ryn, known as the “father of green architecture,” brought to mind his connection to one of the most historic homes in our community. The Ameer was an old ark that had been converted into a houseboat when it was purchased by Phil...
Doña Schweiger sends along this thoughtful quote from the movie Tombstone: When Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) tells Doc Holiday (Val Kilmer) he just wants to live a normal life, Doc, as he lay on his deathbed says, “There is no normal life. There’s just life.” If you have a thought...
As we have previously reported, the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) is a region-wide plan for the bay shoreline that guides the creation of coordinated, locally-planned sea level rise adaptation actions that work together to meet regional goals. After soliciting public comment on the plan, the San Francisco Bay Conservation...
In addition to the events we reported last week, there are lots of other holiday activities in and around Sausalito, particularly on December 5: 5–8 p.m. Downtown Late-Night Shopping. Select shops will offer unique holiday gifts and decor. 5:30 p.m. Sausalito Tree Lighting ceremony in Vina del Mar Plaza (downtown Sausalito),...
It’s common knowledge that Otis Redding got the inspiration for Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay while staying on a floating home in Sausalito. According to Julian Gould, author of Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life, Otis “was in San Francisco for a six night engagement at Basin Street West…...
Here’s a timely thought I’d like to share: You know it’s fall in California when you put on sunblock and a raincoat before going outside. If you have a thought you’d like to share, send it to Larry Clinton.
Wherever you go this holiday season, there’ll be plenty of local art to enjoy. Here’s a sampling of art events scheduled in and around Sausalito: Now Through November 24: Intergenerational Art Show at Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA). The featured young artists are students at Dr. Martin Luther King...
This week’s thoughtful thought comes from Helen Vandeman (Gate 6 ½): No matter how far you push the envelope, it’s still stationary. If you have a thought you’d like to share, send it to Larry Clinton.
As you’re planning holiday dock activities, remember that the Floating Homes Association will reimburse docks for expenses such as party supplies, decorations, and planting projects, up to $10 per berth. To qualify, receipts must be submitted by dock reps to FHA Treasurer Linda Futrell before the end of the calendar...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE OCT 8 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. FHA Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that year-to-date income of $56,979 is 85% of budget and $52,368 expenses are 72% of budget with a YTD...