Gas prices are back to bananas here in California. Today I snapped this photo of a local gas station's sign teetering on, but just under, $6.66/gallon for regular unleaded.
Gas station narrowly avoids the number of the beast
photo by Rusty Blazenhoff
I visited that rare blooming corpse flower at the abandoned gas station in Alameda, California
The Alameda corpse flower is trending and I actually got to see it on the day it bloomed! On Monday morning, my pal Jone Stebbins posted this to her Facebook friends, accompanied by photos, "Omg!! The Corpse Flower is blooming! Some generous plant nerds are camped out at the little old gas station across from… READ THE REST
Folks are getting creative with flyers in this quarantine
My pal Jake has been taking regular "cigar walks" (as he calls them) here in our lovely island city of Alameda, California. On those walks, he started spotting some creative flyers… (I saved the best two for last…) photos by Jake Schaffer, used with permission Thanks, Susie! READ THE REST
Tiki bar pulls thousands of dollars from ceiling and walls, donates it
It started innocently enough. A single dollar bill was pinned to the ceiling of a tiki bar in California — with a tiny paper umbrella, no less. That lone bill soon inspired many more. For over 10 years now, patrons of Forbidden Island, a popular tiki lounge in the island city of Alameda, have been… READ THE REST
Cyber Monday Extended: Get a refurbished iPad Mini 4 for under $300
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Tablets sit in an interesting segment. Larger than a smartphone but more portable than a laptop, they offer plenty of power for day-to-day tasks without consuming too much bag room. So if… READ THE REST
Cyber Monday Extended: Win big with two copies of The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle for $40
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. This year, instead of giving to others, it's time to think of yourself. You can't be reliant on your goodwill alone to feel fulfilled, and cash can usually fill that void… READ THE REST
It's not too late to score Cyber Monday savings on this refurbished MacBook Air
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Everyone needs a reliable machine for work, pleasure, or whatever else they do on their computer (your business, not ours.) However, with the holidays around the corner, we know cash is tight, and… READ THE REST
