Leslie Veen | she, her
@sflesliev.bsky.social
San Francisco-dwelling, academic-loving, adventure-seeking girl from the Midwest. Most days you can find me walking in SF or sitting on a park bench reading fantasy, sci fi, or mysteries.
Springtime in San Francisco
February 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Springtime in San Francisco
Another gorgeous day in the Bay Area. Got out to Rodeo Beach and Kirby Cove to hike and enjoy it. Yay!
February 8, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Another gorgeous day in the Bay Area. Got out to Rodeo Beach and Kirby Cove to hike and enjoy it. Yay!
As my birthday month nears an end, I want to share with you the most hilarious gift I received. It is from my brother who enjoys finding joy in weird things. May I present Priscilla. She came with choices for headwear. She now lives on my kitchen windowsill.
January 29, 2026 at 6:44 AM
As my birthday month nears an end, I want to share with you the most hilarious gift I received. It is from my brother who enjoys finding joy in weird things. May I present Priscilla. She came with choices for headwear. She now lives on my kitchen windowsill.
Tonight’s birthday fun thanks to SF Sketchfest is a live taping of the Thrilling Adventure Hour. Yay!
January 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Tonight’s birthday fun thanks to SF Sketchfest is a live taping of the Thrilling Adventure Hour. Yay!
And so my birthday weekend begins. Tonight’s fun: Fake TED Talks with Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, and guests (often including Adam Savage). Always a good time. Yay!
January 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM
And so my birthday weekend begins. Tonight’s fun: Fake TED Talks with Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, and guests (often including Adam Savage). Always a good time. Yay!
The end of the first week back to work at the hospital + looking at a weekend full of classes in Berkeley called for a dinner out. Assuaging my inner midwesterner with meat and potatoes (steak frites in SF terms). Yum!
January 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The end of the first week back to work at the hospital + looking at a weekend full of classes in Berkeley called for a dinner out. Assuaging my inner midwesterner with meat and potatoes (steak frites in SF terms). Yum!
Okay fine folks. It’s January. That means it’s my birthday month. You will, no doubt, remember that I think celebrating for only one day stinks! So, let the celebrations begin! (Image credit: pixelstalk.net)
January 3, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Okay fine folks. It’s January. That means it’s my birthday month. You will, no doubt, remember that I think celebrating for only one day stinks! So, let the celebrations begin! (Image credit: pixelstalk.net)
The rain stopped long enough this afternoon that I was able to take my annual New Year’s Day walk on Ocean Beach. I found a (nearly) whole sand dollar and the sand artists were making beautiful designs.
January 2, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The rain stopped long enough this afternoon that I was able to take my annual New Year’s Day walk on Ocean Beach. I found a (nearly) whole sand dollar and the sand artists were making beautiful designs.
The sky was putting on a show while I waiting for the bus tonight.
December 31, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The sky was putting on a show while I waiting for the bus tonight.
Post-Christmas Eve service couch time. Wishing peace for all this holiday season and beyond.
December 25, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Post-Christmas Eve service couch time. Wishing peace for all this holiday season and beyond.
My colleagues and I spent some time today making cards to give to patients. I made one to give today to a patient and one for later. I love that this is part of my work here.
December 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
My colleagues and I spent some time today making cards to give to patients. I made one to give today to a patient and one for later. I love that this is part of my work here.
This morning I’m leading worship for the congregation of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in the Richmond district of SF. I’m embracing the curly that comes out when it’s humid and rainy.
December 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This morning I’m leading worship for the congregation of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in the Richmond district of SF. I’m embracing the curly that comes out when it’s humid and rainy.
Low tide and sunset coincided today so I took a trip out to Ocean Beach. I was rewards with lovely views as well as some cool sand art. Yay!
December 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Low tide and sunset coincided today so I took a trip out to Ocean Beach. I was rewards with lovely views as well as some cool sand art. Yay!
My day so far has included a lot of walking to explore Morro Bay. The winds died down today and the water in the bay was like glass. So pretty.
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
My day so far has included a lot of walking to explore Morro Bay. The winds died down today and the water in the bay was like glass. So pretty.
I’m spending the next couple of days in Morro Bay. I was welcomed by otters and a beautiful sunset. I love the California coast.
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I’m spending the next couple of days in Morro Bay. I was welcomed by otters and a beautiful sunset. I love the California coast.
How’s your day going? Much of mine has been spent walking around the city. (One of my favorite ways to spend a day.)
November 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
How’s your day going? Much of mine has been spent walking around the city. (One of my favorite ways to spend a day.)
Did some coloring today to help me focus during an all-day meeting.
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Did some coloring today to help me focus during an all-day meeting.
My garden is full of blooms following the recent rain and warm weather. I’m loving it!
November 14, 2025 at 5:57 AM
My garden is full of blooms following the recent rain and warm weather. I’m loving it!
Listened to a Toronto radio station call the games as the Blue Jays lost to the Dodgers and colored a couple of bookmarks and a small pattern. No big Halloween outing for me.
November 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Listened to a Toronto radio station call the games as the Blue Jays lost to the Dodgers and colored a couple of bookmarks and a small pattern. No big Halloween outing for me.
Current status: at a neighborhood bar rooting for the Blue Jays along with many other patrons. #SFGiantsfan #beatLA #goBlueJays
October 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Current status: at a neighborhood bar rooting for the Blue Jays along with many other patrons. #SFGiantsfan #beatLA #goBlueJays
Waiting. In the room quite early but that means I got a good seat. ☺️
October 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Waiting. In the room quite early but that means I got a good seat. ☺️
A bit of fun at the theater for my Sunday afternoon.
October 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A bit of fun at the theater for my Sunday afternoon.
Final day for me of the Maui sibling trip to celebrate my brother’s 60th birthday. It was a water-focused day: a couple of hours of kayaking out of Kihei, then down the coast to swim at Makena State Beach, finally, out to the end of the road at Cape Hanamanioa.
October 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Final day for me of the Maui sibling trip to celebrate my brother’s 60th birthday. It was a water-focused day: a couple of hours of kayaking out of Kihei, then down the coast to swim at Makena State Beach, finally, out to the end of the road at Cape Hanamanioa.
Another day in the the Maui sibling trip to celebrate my brother’s 60th birthday. The one included a trip to Hana along with a hike through a bamboo forest to a waterfall. Maui is incredible! [part 3]
October 13, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Another day in the the Maui sibling trip to celebrate my brother’s 60th birthday. The one included a trip to Hana along with a hike through a bamboo forest to a waterfall. Maui is incredible! [part 3]
Another day in the the Maui sibling trip to celebrate my brother’s 60th birthday. The one included a trip to Hana along with a hike through a bamboo forest to a waterfall. Maui is incredible! [part 2]
October 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Another day in the the Maui sibling trip to celebrate my brother’s 60th birthday. The one included a trip to Hana along with a hike through a bamboo forest to a waterfall. Maui is incredible! [part 2]