The Short List

A neighborhood guide meets lyrical essay, a profile of a legendary doorman, an essay on my irrational pigeon phobia, and a few San Francisco myths debunked. Four stories, if you're short on time.

Three Lives of a Neighborhood: Cole Valley – Edible San Francisco, Summer 2026
Part neighborhood guide, part lyrical essay, tracing Cole Valley from morning coffee to last call.

Meet Gordon Phipps, 450 Sutter’s Traffic Cop – Nob Hill Gazette
A profile of the doorman at San Francisco’s iconic medical building—equal parts concierge, gatekeeper, and neighborhood legend.

The Pigeons Are Out to Get Me – The Bold Italic
A memoir-slash-horror story about my very real fear of pigeons.

11 Facts About San Francisco That Are Actually Lies – Thrillist
Debunking the San Francisco trivia everyone insists is true.