Tag Archives: Polk Street

Crustacean-Day Supplement: Dancing Crayfish

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Adam Lang

Full disclosure: my dad was a marine biologist who worked on lobsters, so I have a soft spot in my heart for the little hard-shelled guys with claws. When I saw the little shop just off Polk Street that had … Continue reading →

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Double Dog Day: Lucky and Chase, the Border Collie Mixes (No Relation)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Adam Lang

These two are good friends, but not relatives. In fact, Chase is the product of an overseas adoption (from Korea), and is still a bit skittish. Ironically, this meant that I got better pictures of him, because he was apt … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: Mu’addib the Pack Puppy

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Adam Lang

It must be puppy season, since Autumn and I have seen more in the last two weeks than we have for the previous month or so. This little border collie mix puppy even packs his own treats (and poop bags) … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: Little Man, the Off-the-Charts Cute Pit Bull Puppy

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Adam Lang

Autumn and I stopped by a newish coffee shop in Polk Gulch (aka Polk Street where it goes through the edge of the Tenderloin.) It sits at Polk and Pine, in the space where Polk Street Station used to be, … Continue reading →

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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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