Up, up and away

An old song pays tribute to a city in the US with a phrase so descriptive — “climb halfway to the stars” — that it’s hard not to remember the lyrics as well as the music. A perfect wedding of pretty words and lovely music.

- JULLIE Y. DAZA

In real life, San Francisco’s appeal — as with any other city — depends on one’s perspective or point of view. Now, where I’m standing, not in SF but in a hotel room in Baguio City, Philippines, room temperature at 25 or 26 degrees, I’m advised by the hi-tech voice of “Alexa” that she will help me with the curtains, lights, and a/c in my room at Baguio Country Club. No a/c is needed, though, and my bed is warm enough with a soft fluffy blanket to hel