Kris Larson

didofoot — 2008-03-20T10:25:56-08:00

Today's article in the Bay Area Reporter earned me a "nice job" from my laconic editor, which is as thrilling as a "fantastic! amazing!" from any other editor would be. You can read it here.

You can also check out a few of my posts at Blogging Tips. "Spice up your posts" got some comment love last week -- apparently there are a lot of blogger/chefs out there. We'll see if this week's article about how to defeat writer's block makes as many friends.

I'm also proud of my work at San Francisco Is My Home. Because it's a daily gig I don't often showcase it here; however, this is a little reminder for you that it's out there and fabulous. Check it out here.

My recent evening at the SPCA's fundraiser became an article for Fun Dog Fashion about doggie couture. Oh yes, it exists. Read all about it here.

Finally, you can read my tips for tourists at The Datevine, which will be useful whether you're visiting SF yourself or you live here and have friends coming into town.

didofoot — 2008-03-07T10:11:25-08:00

Kathryn Kolbert is widely credited with saving Roe v. Wade in the 1980s when she argued it before the Supreme Court. This week, I interviewed her. What do you ask a woman who has contributed so much to such an important issue? I just tried to keep from going into hysterics like an excitable little dog. You can read the resulting article in this week's Bay Area Reporter.

I also wrote a post on Blogging Tips about how to tell good clients from bad ones based on their ad -- though, alas, there's no hard and fast rules for that. Check it out here.

Finally, you can read two new CD reviews on Online Rock: my take on The Boy Bathing is here, and I also reviewed a really kickass album from Say Hi here. Enjoy!

didofoot — 2008-03-04T09:24:07-08:00

I'm quite proud of my FETCH work this month. I wrote the cover story, "Dog Park Smart," about how to start a dog park in your neighborhood. (It's tougher than you'd think!) I also got to write a quiz, "What kind of animal activist are you?" Find out where you fall on the activism spectrum!

You can also check out "Bunches of Brunches," this week's Editor's Picks on The Datevine. Know a spot that got left off the list? Why not submit a tip and tell the world!

didofoot — 2008-02-29T19:36:35-08:00

You can read my article about a new pro-LGBT minister at Glide Memorial Church here. Glide is an amazing organization that does a lot of great work in the community, and their new minister is a great addition.

You can also read my Blogging Tips post about a few blogs that help people feel connected.

Also, don't miss this week's list of Editor's Picks for the best ways to spend a lazy Sunday on The Datevine.

didofoot — 2008-02-22T12:23:31-08:00

Find out what's happening in the fight against the FDA's discriminatory ban on gay men donating blood in this week's article in The Bay Area Reporter.

You can also read my brief history of blogging in this week's post at Blogging Tips.

didofoot — 2008-02-20T15:38:01-08:00

If you're wondering what to dress your dog in for Chinese New Year, unfurrow your brow and wonder no more. Instead, click here to check out my article on Fun Dog Fashion to answer all your Chinese New Year dog clothing questions.

I'm also quite pleased with my Valentine's Day post on Blogging Tips about the best ways to spice up your relationship with your blog. You can check it out here.

Finally, don't miss this week's list of Editor's Picks on The Datevine of the best places to play dress-up in the Bay Area.

didofoot — 2008-02-11T13:29:55-08:00

If you're thinking of posting questionable content on your website, check out my advice on when and how to warn readers about adult-themed content at Blogging Tips.

Also, check out this week's list of budget Valentine's Day ideas at The Datevine!

didofoot — 2008-02-05T10:58:45-08:00

Wondering what to get your dog for Valentine's Day? Yes, it takes up a lot of my brain space as well. Fortunately for you, I've written an article with some gift ideas for the Valentine who is always ready to commit. Check it out here.

Obviously I have Valentine's Day on the brain this month, because I've also posted a list of high-class haunts to take a date to on The Datevine. You can read it here.

Of course, Valentine's Day isn't the only big event approaching. Pick up the newest issue of Bleech Magazine to take my quiz about prom readiness. R U prepared?

Finally, if all you want is a good CD, check out my review of The Red Plastic Buddha at Online Rock.

didofoot — 2008-02-01T08:13:02-08:00

I wrote a feature-length article for this week's Bay Area Reporter about a fundraiser for SF General Hospital. Check it out here.

Got a blog and worried your boss will find out? Read my tips on how to deal with anti-blogging company policies here.

You can also click here to read my list of the best places to buy books in the Bay Area on The Datevine.

didofoot — 2008-01-24T16:52:16-08:00

Read my article in the BAR to find out about a potentially discriminatory public ad campaign encouraging gay men to choose their sexual partners based on similar HIV status.

You can also find out how to make social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook promote your blog for you in this week's article on Blogging Tips.

didofoot — 2008-01-23T13:32:13-08:00

You can read two new articles in the most recent edition of The Bay Area Reporter: one about a new online system for discrimination complaints, and a longer piece about a new ad campaign seeking foster families for LGBT kids.

My new gig at Fun Dog Fashion launched with an article about winter wear for your pup; you can check it out here.

I've created a list for The Datevine of weird and wonderful stuff to do around town, which I recommend you check out this weekend if you're in a rut.

And last but not least, you can read my latest post on Blogging Tips about how to promote your site through linklove.

didofoot — 2008-01-10T18:28:50-08:00

I had a very interesting article to write for The Bay Area Reporter this week. About half the tenants of the San Francisco Flower Mart are facing eviction from land newly-purchased by the Academy of Art. The city has a love-hate relationship with the city, and it's interesting to see the controversy that's begun to arise over their rapid land acquisition. You can read the full article here.

Bloggers will not want to miss my post about how to write a blog without being caught by your boss, here.

Things are also getting excited at The DateVine. I edit the San Francisco page and have been starting to recruit a community of users, as well as jazzing up the site by adding images and improving the content. Check out the updates here.

didofoot — 2008-01-03T15:27:34-08:00

I was a bit lax about updating this site last month. The holidays are a crazed and crimson season for writers as much as anyone else. However, if you've been missing me (hi, mom!) then you'll be delighted to hear there are a few new links on offer.

First up are a couple of Bar Area Reporter articles. I wrote a piece on a recent marathon, and one on Pali Boucher, the amazing woman who made me want to be a journalist.

And, of course, I've written several new posts for Blogging Tips. Were you wondering about the best celebrity blogs, how to use your blogging powers for good, the best ways to review the past year or which punctuation marks are most important? Click on any of those links to find out my answers. Extra points if you can guess which article I wrote while suffering from the stomach flu. (Because the holiday season isn't complete without one major illness, right?)

didofoot — 2007-12-12T15:38:40-08:00

You can find the December issue of FETCH on newsstands now. I've got a couple of short pieces in there, as well as a longer interview and a business profile. Check them out on the Newspaper Articles page!

didofoot — 2007-12-07T14:52:16-08:00

I've got a new post up on Blogging Tips about how to classify your blog, and a new article on The Bay Area Reporter about a volunteering opportunity this Christmas.

In other news, I've just been re-hired by one of my first clients, The Datevine. They originally paid me to create a database of tips on where to take a date in the Bay Area. Since then, the site has taken off, and now I'll be working for them as the San Francisco editor.