Month: <span>November 2024</span>

Daring Fireball: How It Went

By Jay Torres

John Gruber:

I thought of my dad this week when I watched Harrison Ford’s gravelly endorsement of Kamala Harris, which he began thus: “Look, I’ve been voting for 64 years. Never really wanted to talk about it very much.” My dad’s politics are like that. His religion is too. Strong beliefs that he doesn’t feel the need to broadcast or proselytize — and deep suspicion, bordering on contempt, regarding those who do.

This is my favorite Daring Fireball post. John’s post regarding his parents and the 2024 election is easily number 2.

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Humphry Slocombe closes original S.F. location

By Jay Torres

Elena Kadvany in the San Francisco Chronicle: (Apple News+ link)

“Throughout COVID, we were able to keep all of our shops open thanks to the loyalty and support of all of you. We were especially proud of keeping our original shop at the Mission open to continue to serve our first neighborhood. However, all things must come to an end,” the email reads.

In our early days of dating, my then girlfriend, now wife, would take me to her favorite places in San Francisco, introducing me to all her non-touristy spots. This ice cream shop was one of those spots.

While their other locations in the Bay Area will remain open, the original location holds a special place in our hearts. It will truly be missed.

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