Mike Doyle
Fewer Writers. More Electricians.
In the lobby of an office building on the 1100 block of Market Street.
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Mike Doyle
Nov 3, 20190 min read
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Mike Doyle
Nov 1, 20191 min read
"Reception To Follow."
Friday was a beautiful day for a wedding, and for dining al fresco. Seen in Civic Center Plaza.
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Mike Doyle
Oct 31, 20191 min read
These People Made Their Dough In SF.
San Francisco's Boudin Bakery originally created its Sourdough French bread for the 49ers -- the 1849 Gold Rush miners. Its bakery on...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 30, 20191 min read
The DPT Gives You Parking Tickets. They Give Me Doughnuts.
I'm in a jobs training program with the SF Municipal Transportation Authority. My new co-workers have been very friendly. In fact, a DPT...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 27, 20191 min read
"Where The Rich Men At?!"
The painting below is by James Tissot (1836-1902) and is titled, "Too Early." It's part of his exhibit at the Legion of Honor: Fashion &...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 26, 20191 min read
37-Year-Old Sand Sculpture.
Saturday, October 26, 2019, marked the 37th Annual Sand Sculpture contest at Ocean Beach, SF. Local elementary schools compete, solicit...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 25, 20191 min read
City Hall Has Me Seeing Red.
On weekdays, the City Hall rotunda is typically crowded with wedding parties, and the bride is invariably in white. But today this young...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 22, 20191 min read
Cheeseburger, With Truth On The Side.
Seen in the window of a food truck parked at UN Plaza on Tuesday afternoon.
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Mike Doyle
Oct 21, 20191 min read
"Sit Anywhere."
Increasingly in downtown San Francisco you see a variety of passive-aggressive techniques that discourage sitting or loitering outside...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 20, 20191 min read
This Man's Held You Back Your Whole Life.
Ralph W. Wiley invented the electric traffic signal in 1921 in San Francisco. As seen at SFMTA Headquarters.
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Mike Doyle
Oct 16, 20191 min read
My Contribution To Internet Fine Food Photography.
Today in the lobby of my apartment building. As people increasingly have their lives delivered.
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Mike Doyle
Oct 15, 20191 min read
Art Of The Day: Marble
Sometimes the sidewalk looks back. Innovative use of marbles as cat's eyes and flower pistils(?) Seen in the outer Avenues, Richmond...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 13, 20191 min read
The Call Box Of Liberty.
I think this is a defunct, old police emergency call box from generations ago. Originally illuminated at night for visibility. The flame...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 11, 20191 min read
Antique Al Fresco.
You see this sometimes in San Francisco. It typically means the house has changed not only owners, but generations. Seen in the outer...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 8, 20191 min read
Thanks For The Jewelry, Boch!
Three world championships in five years. Not bad for a sub-.500 career MLB Manager. It was a great ride, and a great farewell address....
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Mike Doyle
Oct 6, 20191 min read
SF Sidewalks: Feces To Theses.
As seen in the South of Market neighborhood.
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Mike Doyle
Oct 5, 20191 min read
SF Car Of The Day: Nuptials Category.
An enormous land barge of a vehicle. A late 1950's Dodge Coronet: Two-tone, pink and white. A slightly weathered rose wedding bouquet was...
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Mike Doyle
Oct 4, 20191 min read
Looks Like They Moved Lands End.
On 36th Avenue, looking north to Cabrillo Street. Lands End is basically northwest from this point. Not east. Must be the scenic, but...
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Mike Doyle
Sep 29, 20191 min read
Recent & Random, SF.
Detail of the drawbridge over Islais Creek Channel near 3rd St & Marin St. (Played with the color) There's still a whisper of shipping in...
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