Category Archives: Sunday Switchup

Sunday Switchup: The Fairmont Empress

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Adam Lang

I’m in Victoria, BC, this week, which is on Vancouver Island (which does not, in fact, contain Vancouver, BC or Vancouver, WA, despite what I thought for at least half my life). I’m staying at a rather opulent hotel, The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Switchup: Sea(ttle) Otters (And Bonus Seal Of Approval)

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Adam Lang

I hit the Seattle Aquarium while I was there, and while it’s not quite the powerhouse of aquariosity that the Monterey Bay Aquarium is, it has its moments! Including some very playful, happy otters, and a seal who is surprisingly … Continue reading →

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Sunday Switchup: Silver Falls State Park

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Adam Lang

I drove from Albany to Portland a couple weeks ago (that’s Albany, Oregon to Portland, Oregon, I didn’t jog over to the East Coast) and while I was heading up I stopped off at Silver Falls State Park. Most of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Switchup: Iron Doggos

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Adam Lang

A local hotel has some pretty neat fireplace statuary.

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Sunday Switchup: D C Jones

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Adam Lang

I saw this sign up on Telegraph Hill, and must admit I was tickled, if a bit baffled.

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Sunday Switchup: Hobart Building Christmas Display

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Adam Lang

There were other Christmas displays in San Francisco besides the Macy’s one. This one was projected on the side of one of our downtown buildings. It’s not just the flat bit: if you look close, you can see that it’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Switchup: The BLACK SQUIRREL!

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Adam Lang

I was down in the South Bay a few weeks ago, and I happened to catch sight of this fuzzy little specimen.

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Sunday Switchup: ‘Viral’ (Crustaceal?) Advertising

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Adam Lang

Gotta admit, this silly little poster really tickled my fancy.

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Sunday Switchup: Christmas Assembly

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Adam Lang

When I was heading into work a few weeks ago, I discovered that they were assembling the Union Square Christmas tree. IMO it has the tree lighting ceremony beat all hollow.

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Sunday Switchup: Funny Van

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Adam Lang

I like these folks. They fit right in around here.

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