Yesterday we went literally halfway to Mexico to get tacos. But I guess that's really not all that impressive considering the international border is less than half an hour down the freeway. Still, they were really good tacos. I was thinking I'd like the cabeza best, but I think the adobada came out on top.

We were down in those parts to check out the new Borders concept store in National City. I'd heard other people's reports about these stores, and they were mostly mixed to negative: all media and flash and fewer books than other Borders. That's not really what I found, though. Compared to regular Borders stores, the DVDs and sideline items were more prominently placed, the ZOMG IT'S NEW BOOKS BUY THEM BUY THEM NOW sections in front presented a bit more of a physical barrier to the rest of the store, and there were some gimmicky computer kiosk and video displays in places like the travel and gardening sections, but when it came to actual books, I found the selection on par with other Borders. Maybe even a little better in SF and YA.

Shrug?

Yesterday's writing space, Caffe Forte in North Park, came with a guardian rocking tiger. Insufficient table seating and outlets, though, so I doubt it'll go into the regular rotation. I think today's gonna be a quiet day at home. I'll set up to my little table, try to avoid fiddling too much with my website and focus instead of wordage, and it'll be just fine.

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