Interview with Dee
When did you move to San Francisco?
I moved here in ’98 to be closer to my family. Most of them moved to the Bay Area in the early ’8os and into the early ’90s. I also wanted to escape what I felt was the small-town mentality of Denver.
What is your favorite San Francisco moment?
One of my favorite moments was when I met my husband and was finally convinced of love at first sight, then later getting married in Golden Gate Park. Another great moment was the time a lovely meter maid had the tow truck lower and unhook my car instead of letting them tow it. She gave me a citation for $75 and I gave her a hug.
What do you love most about San Francisco?
I love the diversity of SF, and the feeling of belonging that I’ve always had here. I enjoy the big little city feel here, coupled with a strong sense of community I’ve never felt living elsewhere.
What is your favorite place in the city?
The Dover Club because it feels like home, I met my husband there. It creates a community in a neighborhood bar; it can be friendly and quiet or raucous. Even being sober I still love it.
What is your occupation?
I’m a Jill of all trades, slave to none. I’m very passionate about making things and sharing my skills and experience with others. Specifically, I teach and mentor SF youth. The best work I do is with Turning Heads, a nonprofit organization that focuses on sewing and entrepreneurship for at risk youth. Turning Heads incubates a youth-run business called Sweet Dreams and the members of Sweet Dreams make and sell products to many local vendors.
What is your style inspiration?
I have always loved costuming and clothes. Being sober helps me dress better. I’m a fashion chameleon, when you change your outfit you can change who you are that day. My best friend Rachel, who I describe as a neon goth girl, inspires me. I always dress nice to see her.
I moved here in ’98 to be closer to my family. Most of them moved to the Bay Area in the early ’8os and into the early ’90s. I also wanted to escape what I felt was the small-town mentality of Denver.
What is your favorite San Francisco moment?
One of my favorite moments was when I met my husband and was finally convinced of love at first sight, then later getting married in Golden Gate Park. Another great moment was the time a lovely meter maid had the tow truck lower and unhook my car instead of letting them tow it. She gave me a citation for $75 and I gave her a hug.
What do you love most about San Francisco?
I love the diversity of SF, and the feeling of belonging that I’ve always had here. I enjoy the big little city feel here, coupled with a strong sense of community I’ve never felt living elsewhere.
What is your favorite place in the city?
The Dover Club because it feels like home, I met my husband there. It creates a community in a neighborhood bar; it can be friendly and quiet or raucous. Even being sober I still love it.
What is your occupation?
I’m a Jill of all trades, slave to none. I’m very passionate about making things and sharing my skills and experience with others. Specifically, I teach and mentor SF youth. The best work I do is with Turning Heads, a nonprofit organization that focuses on sewing and entrepreneurship for at risk youth. Turning Heads incubates a youth-run business called Sweet Dreams and the members of Sweet Dreams make and sell products to many local vendors.
What is your style inspiration?
I have always loved costuming and clothes. Being sober helps me dress better. I’m a fashion chameleon, when you change your outfit you can change who you are that day. My best friend Rachel, who I describe as a neon goth girl, inspires me. I always dress nice to see her.
