East bay outing

I went to Annie's Annuals yesterday "just to look." Hah! Okay, I admit, I sort of had in mind that if I found an auricula, it would follow me home. Considering what she has on offer, I think I'm lucky to have escaped with only 9 others. (Btw, she sells many perennials as well, despite the name.)

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Afterwards I picked M up at the Richmond library facility where he was researching magazine cover art. We went to Solano Cellars to get more of an absolutely delicious madiran. Tasted some of the wines they had on offer while indulging in a yummy mushroom, pancetta, and gorgonzola pizzetta appetizer (with springs of marjoram, fantastic). Tore ourselves away to get real dinner at Kirin (excellent northern Chinese cuisine). Then off to Freight & Salvage to see Old Blind Dogs. A fine time was had by all.

For your amusement, an article on choosing tomatoes to plant based on your astrological sign.