by Chris Boulanger | May 12, 2016 | Rants, Working Blog
Apartment hunting tips (and a little cynicism) from a San Francisco freelancer.
by Chris Boulanger | Mar 15, 2015 | Rants
Had the pleasure of attending San Francisco Lunar New Year parade and celebration. It was my first time celebrating this New Year at all, and also only the 2nd night parade I’ve ever attended. I was impressed by how large a turnout they had and also how much of...
by Chris Boulanger | Feb 20, 2015 | Rants, Working Blog
Spent last Sunday walking around the Mission and stumbled upon Clarion Alley. This short alley between Mission and Valencia is a museum featuring murals and graffiti. The art ranges from memorials to fantasy worlds to religious icons. It was a beautiful day and this...
by Chris Boulanger | Jan 15, 2015 | Rants, Working Blog
People here are trying to find themselves…or maybe just pieces of themselves. They come here with skills, desires and longings and San Francisco says, “Trust yourself. It’s here. You’ll figure it out”. What “it” is will vary,...
by Chris Boulanger | Nov 19, 2014 | Working Blog
I ride 10 miles through San Francisco for work everyday (plus 8mi in Fremont, but that’s another post). Here are some key things I’ve learned in my first full month of riding in the city. 1. Cadence first, Speed second. It’s a bit embarrassing to get...