Apr 21 2009
Downtown
The view from my office window
I’m coming to you from my office, high above the streets of San Francisco. I can look down on almost everyone from here.
My boss/partner and I share an office, but we’re rarely here at the same time. Today is no exception: I’m here, and he’s somewhere else, possibly Chicago. I decided to stop in after doing the paperwork for selling my ring*, since (1) I had a conference call and (b) I wasn’t in a hurry to subject myself to the indignities of BART so soon after removing myself from them.
Since I have the office to myself, I have taken my shoes off and am luxuriating in the air conditioning while happily eating one of the bagels the handsome receptionist brings in. I’m also blogging instead of working, and the little flat screen TV in our office is tuned to HGTV instead of CNBC, now that the “Gilmore Girls” re-run is over. To be fair, I did check out how the markets were doing first.
I still like working with music or TV on in the background, the same way I did when I used to do homework. I don’t know why, but it’s just more fun that way. And I can use all the fun I can get.
*Though I sold it to a reputable jeweler near Union Square, I got to sign my very first pawn ticket! Apparently such sales have to be documented for the city and state. I got my thumbprint taken, too, giving me a little criminal frisson.
6 Responses to “Downtown”
My, you are a long way up. What floor are you on? A couple of the buildings you look on to are fairly attractive, but on the whole……none are very noteworthy. What a shame that architects can’t be allowed to be more artistic. I guess the almighty $ gets in the way.
Glad you are able to have some relief from the heat.
jx
It’s only the 12th, but it does look impressive! There are lots of great buildings in SF – come and see!
I’m glad you sold the ring to a reputable dealer, now you can finally get some closure, it was a brave thing you did and probably a relief although it does not feel so at first. As far as thumbprint is concerned, well, in my last ten years of working security for the Prime Minister’s office before I decided to retire, I got my full prints on both hands done every six months, don’t feel like a criminal for a thumbprint.
I’m digging the tall, brown and oldish building on the right side.
Mike – you have a good eye. That’s the Hobart Building, a historic landmark built by famous SF architect Willis Polk in 1914. It’s supposed to have been his favorite. He also built Filoli House, which was used as the exteriors of the Carringtons’ mansion on Dynasty.
That’s an awesome view! Such a beautiful city.