Autumn / Holiday / Nom Nom Nom / San Francisco

It’s a Persimmon, Baby

The vivid and lovely persimmon fruits are in season, growing mostly in the West Coast and Southern parts of the United States–originating from Japan.  I hear the apple to America is the persimmon to Asian Countries.  Despite their beauty and growing popularity I always wonder what to hell to do with them.  In ancient Greek they’re … Continue reading »

Autumn / Caribou / Cuddling / Equinox / Loving

The Fall Equinox and Biological Clocks

Today (September 22) at 8:09 p.m., Pacific Standard time, marks the Fall Equinox.  The approximate 12-hour day and 12-hour night cycle triggers mammals throughout the planet to prepare for shorter days and longer nights.  You may not know but the equinox is also celebrated by the Mayan, Bengali, Mandan, Aztec, Taino, Roman, Greek and an … Continue reading »