The Merchandiser by Chad Schimke
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Monday, December 26, 2016
BABY NEW YEAR
Here is a re-post of one of my most popular blog entries from 2014. I wonder what 2017 will bring? Enjoy!
BABY NEW YEAR - In the first few days of the New Year, I look back and I look forward. This year marks my second decade living in San Francisco. I remember crossing the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time, traveling down Divisidero, where a profusion of electric Muni bus lines crossed overhead. Initially, I was struck by the grit of Ninth and Market. But, over time, I formed a big picture of distinct neighborhoods that are little cities in their own right. If I’ve done anything right, I’ve shown up and worked hard when I got here. If I’ve done anything wrong, I’ve acted hastily without thinking things through first. Here in The City, there is new and old everywhere, just look around as you walk down Market Street. Lots that stood vacant for over a decade, are suddenly springing forth luxury high rise condos, from freshly tilled ground. Or at the corner of 16th Street and Dolores, there sits the Mission, which was an outpost of colonial Spaniards in 1776. The baby New Year holds the promise of arriving as a newborn, in a big wide world to learn about all the wonderful possibilities, fresh and brand-new. I wonder, what new adventure will 2014 bring? I have no idea what the future holds.
BABY NEW YEAR - In the first few days of the New Year, I look back and I look forward. This year marks my second decade living in San Francisco. I remember crossing the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time, traveling down Divisidero, where a profusion of electric Muni bus lines crossed overhead. Initially, I was struck by the grit of Ninth and Market. But, over time, I formed a big picture of distinct neighborhoods that are little cities in their own right. If I’ve done anything right, I’ve shown up and worked hard when I got here. If I’ve done anything wrong, I’ve acted hastily without thinking things through first. Here in The City, there is new and old everywhere, just look around as you walk down Market Street. Lots that stood vacant for over a decade, are suddenly springing forth luxury high rise condos, from freshly tilled ground. Or at the corner of 16th Street and Dolores, there sits the Mission, which was an outpost of colonial Spaniards in 1776. The baby New Year holds the promise of arriving as a newborn, in a big wide world to learn about all the wonderful possibilities, fresh and brand-new. I wonder, what new adventure will 2014 bring? I have no idea what the future holds.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
The Witching Hour feat. Never Kill Santa Claus circa 73
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The Witching Hour feat. Never Kill Santa Claus circa 73
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
KRAMPUS
KRAMPUS - Krampus is a demon/ goat who punishes naughty children
in pre-Christian Germanic folk tales. He’s celebrated on Krampuskarten with festivals,
greeting cards and parades. Sounds great. But, in large part, Krampus -- the
movie --disappoints. It attempts to capture the spirit of the 80s horror/
comedy classic film entitled Goonies. What’s wrong with it? It’s too gimmicky,
there are too many jump scares and the CGI images are overdone. Forty minutes
into the movie nothing has happened other than a dinner and a snow storm. Moments
that have horror potential are actually missed opportunities. I really wanted
to like this movie but it wasn’t funny and it also wasn’t scary. A cool idea?
Yes. A good movie? Clearly, no.
Friday, December 16, 2016
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