Tag Archives: Polk Street

Double Dog Day: Doc and Dolly the Snoozy Bloodhounds

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Adam Lang

These two are vital employees of Russian Hill Upholstery and Decor, a shop near where Autumn and I live (on Polk near Jackson). They may to the casual eye appear to be sleeping, but don’t be fooled: they are actually … Continue reading →

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Roll of 28(+1) Day 19: McTeague’s

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Adam Lang

McTeague’s pub, on Polk Street, has a unique sign.

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Roll of 28(+1) Day 12: Young Hoodlum

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Adam Lang

A dog for today’s Roll of 28 picture. Autumn and I ran into this puppy on the way home from brunch. Such an adorable little English golden retriever puppy you have never seen. And he proceeded to steal Autumn’s purse. … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: “Puppy” the 10-year-old Husky/Lab/Samoyed/Aussie/Whaaaatever!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Adam Lang

I don’t care what breed Puppy is: he’s an adorable, huggable, healthy dog. That’s what matters, right? (Still flat on my back in bed. Back’s better, but still not happy.)  

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Roll of 28(+1): Day 5

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Adam Lang

It’s funny, I’ve spotted more dog-related paraphernalia in stores in the last three months than I have in the entire prior two years. And it’s not like I’m suddenly looking for it… I’ve been doing this blog for pretty much … Continue reading →

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Caturday Supplement: Sitting in the Catbird Seat

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Adam Lang

Ever heard that phrase before? It means ‘sitting pretty’ or ‘in a great position’. First appearance in print is in a James Thurber story called ‘In the Catbird Seat‘, although he picked it up from legendary sportscaster “Red” Barber, who … Continue reading →

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Dog of Christmas Day: Heterochromic Australian Shepherd

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Adam Lang

For your Christmas enjoyment. I didn’t have any dogs with wreaths but I found you a really pretty pooch. It’s hard to see except in one slightly blurry picture, but she doesn’t just have two different colored eyes: her right eye … Continue reading →

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Triple Dog Day: Walker, Munsen, and Bruno the Bulldogs

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Adam Lang

I haven’t posted a triple dog day in forever! Walker (6 months old, in brown), Munsen (11 months, in tan), and Bruno (2 years, in white) are all good friends, although Bruno is a visitor. The three of them were … Continue reading →

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Double Dog Day: Charlie the Wire-Haired and Cocoa the Long-Haired Dachshund

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Adam Lang

Foofly wiener and scruffy wiener!

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Dog of the Day: Tasman the Utterly Adorable 3.5-Month-Old Miniature Australian Shepherd

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Adam Lang

Oh my God I’m not sure I can handle this much cute in one place. (And no, I’m not sure whether Tasman is a ‘he’ or a ‘she’. I vaguely sort of recall ‘she’, but I’ll be happy to correct … Continue reading →

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