AS I MENTIONED the other day (click here), we left our house in San Diego after only 2-1/2 years (5-1/2 years total in San Diego). The University of California, Berkeley, called out to Jerry. We considered. He said, "No, thanks." But then they called again. And again. And again. And we said, "Yes." I found a new job at Berkeley, too. Maybe I'll tell you about that some other time.
As the song in the musical Sunday In The Park With George says, "I chose and my world was shaken. So what. The choice may have been mistaken, the choosing was not. You have to move on."
As the song in the musical Into the Woods says, "Anyway. Never mind."Here are some final photos of our last two San Diego years with photos of our kitchen and the updates we made. San Geraldo was very active in the UC San Diego GLBTQ group speaking out for domestic partner benefits among other things. That group hosted a going away party for us. That's the first photo. We both volunteered at the GLBTQ Center in San Diego and we were very involved in supporting all their efforts. The Center hosted a black-tie event (not in our honor) and we participated in the human rainbow flag photo used for the invitation. That's the last photo. See if you can find us.
COMO MENCIONÉ EL otro día (haz clic aquí), salimos de nuestra casa en San Diego después de solo 2-1/2 años (5-1/2 años en total en San Diego). La Universidad de California, Berkeley, llamó a Jerry. Nosotros consideramos. Dijó: "No, gracias". Pero luego llamaron de nuevo. Y otra vez. Y otra vez. Y dijimos: "Sí". Encontré un nuevo trabajo en Berkeley, también. Tal vez te cuente sobre eso en otro momento.
Como dice la canción en el musical Sunday in the Park With George (Domingo En El Parque Con George) : "Elegí y mi mundo temblaba. Y qué. La opción puede haber sido la equivicoda, la elección no. Tienes que seguir adelante".
Como dice la canción en el musical Into the Woods (En El Bosque) : "De todos modos, no importa".
Aquí hay algunas fotos finales de nuestros dos últimos años en San Diego con fotos de nuestra cocina y las mejoras que hicimos. San Geraldo fue muy activo en el grupo GLBTQ de la Universidad de California, San Diego, hablando en nombre de los beneficios de la pareja doméstica, entre otras cosas. Ese grupo organizó una fiesta de despedida para nosotros. Esa es la primera foto. Ambos fuimos voluntarios en el Centro GLBTQ en San Diego y estuvimos muy involucrados en apoyar todos sus esfuerzos. El Centro organizó un evento de gala (no en nuestro honor) y participamos en la foto de la bandera del arco iris humano utilizada para la invitación. Esa es la ultima foto. Vea si puede encontrarnos.
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| ...AND AFTER. NOT THE 1924 STOVE. THIS ONE WAS PURCHASED IN 1949. ...Y DESPUÉS. NO LA ESTUFA DE 1924. ESTA FUE COMPRADA EN 1949. |
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| WE ADDED THIS TILE COUNTERTOP TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL TILE IN THE REST OF THE KITCHEN. AGREGAMOS ESTA ENCIMERA PARA QUE COINCIDA CON EL AZULEJO ORIGINAL EN RESTO DE LA COCINA. |
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| A CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BEFORE... UNA ESQUINA DE LA COCINA ANTES... |
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| ... AND AFTER. WE LOVED THE ORIGINAL BUILT-IN CHINA CLOSET, BUT IT WASN'T VERY USEFUL. ... Y DESPUÉS. NOS ENCANTÓ EL VIEJO ARMARIO, PERO NO ERAM MUY ÚTIL. |
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| WHERE'S WALDO — OR SAN GERALDO AND MITCHELL? ¿DÓNDE ESTÁ WALLY — O SAN GERALDO Y MITCHELL? |
You have to move on.
Tienes que seguir adelante.
so where IS waldo?
ReplyDeleteOn the right side four rows back?
Deleteanne marie:
DeleteWaldo was a no-show.
KMoff:
Smart ass!
Nice sympathetic update on the kitchen. I am thinking about a white cabinets here in the condo.
ReplyDeleteTravel:
DeleteWe loved that kitchen and didn't want to lose the feel and style that had survived all those years. So the corner with counters and cabinets was the only concession. THEN we moved!!!
I am all about a door ... you could say I adore a door ... sorry ... and that glass door next to the baker's rack is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBob:
DeleteThe doors, windows, and woodwork were all gumwood and original from 1924. Incredible!
Wow, what an improvement to the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteDebra:
DeleteAnd without losing the original look. We loved it.
I love that oven! Also, I need that quote on a damn pillow! So true!
ReplyDeleteKMoff:
DeleteWhich quote? Move On or Never MInd? I know.. I know. That had two ovens and a pancake griddle. It was wonderful... but not self-cleaning!
C'mon, give us a hint. What color group are you in? Lovely pictures, and SG has very large hands(like I'm telling you something new).
ReplyDeleteDeedles:
DeletePurple. Fourth row from the bottom. On the right. Go straight up from the bottom row with the person in the dark gold shirt next tot he person in the black shirt. Jerry's wedding ring loosely fits my thumb.
wearing a black shirt, holding a green card at the right edge of the photo about halfway back.
ReplyDeletegreat tile in the kitchen.
Wilma:
DeleteNope. Wearing a black shirt with a tan vest. Fourth row from bottom, same general area you were in. Purple cards. Jerry is in a white T-shirt. That tile was original!
I love the new kitchen!!!!! I love all white rooms.
ReplyDeletemistress maddie:
DeleteWe especially love white kitchens. For someone who doesn't cook, I have a thing for kitchens. Maybe it's all the opportunities to clean and organize.
So Jerry is an academic? What's his field?
ReplyDeleteKirk:
DeleteHe was director of libraries at a number of major universities, among other things awesome.
I can't even find Waldo
ReplyDeleteAdam:
DeleteWe're fourth row from the bottom (about 5 people in from the right). I'm in a black T-shirt and a tan vest. Jerry is in a white T-shirt. I couldn't find Waldo either.
Beautiful! I love kitchen remodels. We're starting to get the itch...
ReplyDeleteWalt the Fourth:
DeleteI too love kitchen remodels and would so love to do one here!