I'm in San Francisco this week, and I can well understand why people leave their heart here. One: The food is amazing. I haven't eaten this well since I was in Montreal. Two: The weather is unbeatable. Microclimates seem to just mean that I never get sweaty, and that the plant variety is varied and gorgeous. Three: The vibrant and politically active community. I'm beginning to understand how eco became chic. Everywhere you go here, there's some reminder about the fleeting nature of the planet. I used to scoff a little at the marketing of "green," but here, San Franciscans seem to have really found a way to integrate living green into living well. It's quite lovely. In any case, if you're a caller from the Bay Area, and I'm answering calls, you can bet that whether or not there's room in the queue; at least one producer is envious of your cool weather and delicious tomatoes. Thanks for the warm welcome.