A mystery reader with standard poodles, a run around the lake, the debates (with what I would have wanted to see both candidates say) and a block party

First off many of my readers know like NPR, I am trying to raise money I am raising money (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) 

to donate go to

http://pages.teamintraining.org/sf/nikesf08/mronaldi

Anyway I got a mystery donation from someone who left this mysterious comment.

"I am a total stranger, but I read your blog because it often makes me laugh and I like to see pictures of dogs. Your dedication is admirable, good luck to you. I own the greatest standard poodle in the entire world!"

Anonymous

So that means either 1) they have the CRAZY idea they have the best standard poodle ever OR Noel faked her death and spent the last twenty years with different families. Noel was the one who found my blog and encouraged her current people to read and to donate. (still need $640) 

Ran around the lake which was overcast but had perfect running weather. 

Watched the debates in North Beach and to be honest thought both candidates did well. 

(Compared to the Sarah Palin/Katie Couric interview where she comes across unprepared improv performer)

Both candidates talked about "energy independence" but would have like to have seen someone mention using the crazy idea of using less energy. 

(One of them mentioned that the United States uses 25% of the worlds energy. The math from the top of my head states that the US makes up 4% of the worlds population)

Went to the Oktoberfest on Battery.