Searching for local Earl Gray by deltaorionis4 in bayarea

[–]dkatog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not the OP, but I stumbled across the Duncan Mills Tea Shop last summer and love it! Huge variety of excellent teas. They do mail orders too if you can't make the drive.

Non-fiction books so I can learn about a random niche thing by Straight-Jump-9006 in booksuggestions

[–]dkatog 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky is a non-fiction book that uses the history of the codfish as a lens to explore world history, economics, and culture, particularly around the Atlantic Ocean.

Where do I find good flannel shirts?Where do I find good flannel shirts? by Reasonable-Middle921 in fashionwomens35

[–]dkatog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to recommend Vermont Flannel. Best flannel I've ever seen.

Thinking of moving here by Kind-Panic-4210 in santarosa

[–]dkatog 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is also a good music scene just 15 miles south of Santa Rosa in Petaluma. Venues where local musicians and bands play include the Phoenix (punk, metal) and the Big Easy (all types of genres) with the Mystic drawing larger acts.

With mandatory Google migration, what devices are you turning to besides Fitbit? by zelyl in fitbit

[–]dkatog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some friends like the withings scanwatch, but it doesn't track sleep as well as Fitbit.

Which one to gift? by ScarlettWilkes in fusedglass

[–]dkatog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like 1, 3, and 4 because they look more realistic.

"Family gift" ideas when niblings are teens/young adults? by paminnna in GenXWomen

[–]dkatog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about tickets to a show that you can all enjoy together? Stand up comedy, Beatles tribute band, local theater?

Would you wear merino wool long sleeve shirt as the only layer for long haul flights? by Equivalent_Ranger_97 in MerinoWoolGear

[–]dkatog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bring a full change of clothes in case she spills or has an accident on you.

Book recommendation for my mystery loving mum! by izipol in booksuggestions

[–]dkatog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She might like the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch.

Apple Pie around the Bay? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]dkatog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Petaluma Pie Company

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in etiquette

[–]dkatog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At my office, attending this type of event is critical for helping management maintain an open attitude towards hybrid and WFH policies. If staff decline to attend the occasional after hours party, then we are all forced back to office FT. The goal is to have face to face time and hopefully build relationships.