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Copper Theft Disrupts My Morning Commute

Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by Cheryl in Commute, SF News

As if this week could not get any worse?! On may way to work this morning, the operator announced that Duboce/Church would be the last stop for the train. What? Why?
As we all deboarded the train, an MUNI operator was standing by the door, and told us that “some idiot stole the copper wiring from [...]

If this isn’t Perseverance, I don’t know what is.

Posted on 27. Nov, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, Events, Health and Fitness, Randomness, SF News

A couple nights ago, I had the amazing opportunity to meet with Chris Martin and Martin Dawson. Don’t know who I am talking about? Then read their story here: Golden Gate Endeavor.
On Friday, November 13th, Chris and Mick stepped onto land after 189 days, 10 hours, and 55 minutes of rowing across the North Pacific [...]

My Life on the N-Judah

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, Randomness

With all that has been in the news about people getting mugged and stabbed on various MUNI bus lines and street cars, I have to be honest, my daily commute hasn’t been the same. I am more cautious when I walk on, always finding a seat as far away from suspicious people. My purse is [...]

MUNI Fares Increase in 2 Weeks!

Posted on 17. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute

Bay Area’s Bike to Work Day

Posted on 14. May, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, Health and Fitness

I had every intention to bike to work today, but ended up taking my usual N-Judah instead. Why? I blame the weather. (I know it is sunny and beautiful right now, but I promise, it was crappola this morning!)
Thousands of Bay Area residents, however, had no excuses. An estimated 150,000 commuters and students hopped on [...]

BART Embarks on a $3.4 Billion Makeover

Posted on 07. May, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, SF News

Since I live and work in the city, I rarely depend on the needs of Bay Area Rapid Transit. Every now and then, however, when I don’t have a ride to SFO or want to venture out to Oakland for a Warriors game, BART is all I have. And, honestly, it has gotten me from [...]

SF MUNI to Face Major Budget Deficit – Your Commute Could Change!

Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute

For all you MUNI riders out there, be sure to check out the SFMTA website for crucial information about budget cuts and possible changes to your everyday commute. They are taking comments and suggestions as they decide between the various options presented to them.
Proposed Changes Include:
-Increase in adult fare from $1.50 to $2
-Increase in monthly [...]

Sunday Brunch at Circa

Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, Taste

I gotta say, there is something about having my best girlfriends and I reminsce about the antics from the nights before during a nice Sunday Brunch in the City. My friends and I have defintiely experienced our share of nightlife over the years, however, it wasnt until recently that we started making it out to [...]