* Bay Area Wanderer: Balboa and 42nd Ave, San Francisco
Homeward-bound down Balboa, the first morning looks like a success. Blue overhead and crisp to the skin.
A foghorn sounded off in the distance. On such a clear day? Strange.
Most restaurants and shops were understandably shuttered.
Folks shuffled off of MUNI buses with hair askew and heavy eyelids.
Good morning, ocean. Good morning, new year.