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I was in the San Francisco bay area for a few days this past week.
We were celebrating my grandmother's 90th birthday!
She was truly delighted to have her family with her for the occasion.
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I did have a moment to stop at the SFMOMA and
peek at the 75th Anniversary Show.
This installation by Barry McGee was so striking!
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I read this fascinating article on the SFMOMA blog about the conservation and installation challenges that museums
face when dealing with contemporary art such as this piece.
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And it wouldn't be a San Francisco trip without
the scenic drive over the Golden Gate Bridge,
climbing up the long and winding roads
to my grandmother's house.