I’m heading up to SF next month for work. I’ve heard the city is in a much better state these days. Is that true? Last year I still got harassed a couple times on the street by crazy homeless people and the clouds of fentanyl smoke were so think on one street at night I just went around to avoid it. I hope it’s getting better, I really love SF.
I think it just depends where you are in the city! TL / Union Square / parts of Market / parts of the Mission are still chaotic (unfort a lot around where hotels are), but a lot of the city is lovely and great. I've never been harassed by anyone, and I walk/bus/bart in SF as a lone woman all the time at all times of day. I do think it's much better than COVID. Hang out in Pac Heights, Presdio, Sunset/Richmond, around Dolores Park, etc.
See San Francisco Writer on my Substack On Watch: Essays and Stories. I was in the Interval Thursday night following my talk at the SF Maritime Museum (Bluejacket: Herman Melville USN), your Thursday there looked much more simpatico.
There was no literary scene in Cafe Vagabondo days. Now there is. Wish I had been there.
great party, great venue, great case for SF as a city and scene
The Interval is great vibes.
I’m heading up to SF next month for work. I’ve heard the city is in a much better state these days. Is that true? Last year I still got harassed a couple times on the street by crazy homeless people and the clouds of fentanyl smoke were so think on one street at night I just went around to avoid it. I hope it’s getting better, I really love SF.
I think it just depends where you are in the city! TL / Union Square / parts of Market / parts of the Mission are still chaotic (unfort a lot around where hotels are), but a lot of the city is lovely and great. I've never been harassed by anyone, and I walk/bus/bart in SF as a lone woman all the time at all times of day. I do think it's much better than COVID. Hang out in Pac Heights, Presdio, Sunset/Richmond, around Dolores Park, etc.
Hi Jasmine! Great article
Fellow SF person here. This place as it is-is home.
I would love to attend another event as such at the interval .
Let me know. Thank you, thank you, Linda Nueva.
Sounds amazing. Have fun in Taipei and send me an invite to the next one! 🥰
See San Francisco Writer on my Substack On Watch: Essays and Stories. I was in the Interval Thursday night following my talk at the SF Maritime Museum (Bluejacket: Herman Melville USN), your Thursday there looked much more simpatico.
There was no literary scene in Cafe Vagabondo days. Now there is. Wish I had been there.
LF too. All best.
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aww! I made the reverse journey as a writer (stanford to brooklyn) but i want to go back and i'll certainly hit you up when i do
please do!
Instructions clear: moving to SF
This event was such a bright spot in my week. I felt so energized afterwards. I can't wait for the next one!
SF desperately needs more opportunities for building cultural community, sweet party!
Sounds like an amazing party. I love the places where idealistic, smart people can talk and listen to each other.
That party looks like it was so epic