Somehow there is a false notion out there that Puff’n’sip is all about puffy clouds, sunshine, whiskey rivers, and other remarkable but selfish things. It’s not. And I know you all are eager to prove that love is the answer and you so do care. Here is where you can prove yourselves:

Young Professionals Event (sponsored by SF FIND, to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and benefit CF Foundation )
Thursday, May 1, 2008 kicks off @
5:03 PM @ John Colins, 90 Natoma (@ 2nd)
Drink specials provide by John Colins.

And if that was simply not enough, join Great Strides this Saturday, May 3, 2008 @
8:00 AM @ Crissy Field
Go to the website to register or donate!

But, seriously… Both events are for a very good cause and your support is much needed and appreciate.

Lotsa love,
Stas.

There is nothing more relaxing than watching clouds. Seriously, that one above the bridge looks so like a puppy. Very happy puppy to that. So frisky and innocent. And that one looks like an elephant.. How fun! Today is the perfect day for cloud-spotting…
But clouds aside, Puff’n’sip is on!

Today’s, April 23, 2007 Puff’n’sip will start @

5:05 PM  @ Sense, 4 Embarcadero Center (@Justin Hermann Plaza)
and flow @
6:59 PM  to  Cigar Bar and Grill, 850 Montgomery (@ Jackson)

Lotsa love,
Stas.

Before we rush off and resolve to our day-to-day lives, I’d like to pause, take a moment, linger for awhile… That’s it, slow and funky. “The desired effect is what you get when you improve your Interplanetary Funksmanship.” Nice. I could have not said better…

Well, it was sure nice for me. Thank you all for your support and donations! Thanks to everyone who showed up to the show and cheered me on. Altogether the Funk Master competition raised over $25K for R.O.C.K. (it was for kids!), and that’s huge. And even thought I didn’t win the crown – I came in not-even-close second – I was deeply moved by your support and am so very happy.
Thank you!

And just one more for the road:

“Yeah, I dig!
Let me put my sunglasses on.
That’s the law around here, you got to wear your sunglasses.
So you can feel cool…”

Stay funky!
Stas

It’s actually three. Spring and all that comes with it – sun, blue skies, relaxed attitude, - Puff’n’sip, and all kinds of love. It’s lovely out today, and I was so worried that we will skip spring here in SF and go straight to summer. 8 months of cold, rain and fog is like being thrown back all the way to my childhood. Which brings us to love – I was loved as a child, very much so, and despite of the cold weather.

More on love – I thank all of you who contributed to the Master of Funk. I feel your love and it means a lot to me. Thank you!

But to business.: Puff’n’sip is on, and today’s, April 9, 2008, Puff’n’sip will start shortly @

5:11 PM @ Zebulon, 93 Natoma (@ 2nd)

And will proceed @

6:59 PM to Cigar Bar and Grill, 850 Montgomery (@ Jackson)

Lotsa love,
Stas.

This is very simple – I need you to show some love and step up to this challenge. All you have to do is go to this site and put in $10 (or more!). Or buy a ticket and go to the show. The info about the event is below (food, drink specials, silent auctions, raffle, DJ, and a great funk band all present). 

Why? Why you ask? That’s simple too: 
- Love IS the answer
- It’s for the kids who deserve to know more love 
- It will make me so very much happy 
Yes, sometimes simply knowing is just not enough. That’s why I am asking you to give. Then I will know that everything I know is true – you all are sweet and wonderful and I AM the Master of Funk! 
Do give. See you all at the Rockit Room.

Event details 

MC – Damon Bruce from KNBR 680 
8pm – Doors open (there may be a limited amount of tickets available at the door) 

8-9pm – Happy hour (attached is the $3 drink menu).  In addition, there will be vegetarian noodle boxes from AsiaSF and cookies from Hot Cookie 

9:30-10:30pm – DJ Jeanine da Feen 

10pm – First silent auction ends 

10:30-11:30pm – Stymie to play first set 

11:40pm – Second silent auction ends 

11:40-12:15am – Raffle, crowning of the Master of the Funk 

12:15am-1:30am – Stymie to play second set 

2pm - Close 

The Universal Balance law demands that there always be one. I don’t get that… I like free lunch. I like spring. I like flowers. I like to look at them, smell them, frolic amongst them. And then I get allergies. It burns, hurts, and runs. I sneeze, drip, and cry. Ironically, when I am with flowers… Love hurts. But back to spring and business at hand. Puff’n’sip is on!

Today’s, March 26, 2007 Puff’n’sip will start with fresh spring air @

5:02 PM @ Chaya Brasserie, 132 Embarcadero (@ Howard)
and frolic @
6:55 PM to Cigar Bar and Grill, 850 Montgomery (@ Jackson)

And..we have a special guest – Ms. Chairwoman of the Minneapolis Chapter is present. Welcome!

And – give! The Master of the Funk wants you!

Lotsa love,
Stas.

For the 17th of March here’s a tip

Be seen at the next Puff’n’sip    

Cause St. Paddy’s is here   

And we all will be near

To raise a pint or two to our lip! 4:48 Krona 

Simply that. Plenty of inspiration – think Bunnies and how awesome it was — but alas no time… So to business, Puff’n’sip is on!!

Today’s, March 19, 2008 Puff’n’sip will be commence @

5:19 PM @ John Colins, 85 Natoma (@ 2nd)
And travel @
7:01 PM  to Cigar Bar and Grill, 850 Montgomery (@ Jackson)

Stay inspired!
Stas

By now you all know how important this is. Master of the Funk… The Master! There can only be one! And I believe we all agree that we have just the right candidate – me. And I still need all your help to win. Help me!

Of course, everyone will be loved and appreciate for all the support. I’ll have a list of paybacks of enormous value and significance available to my supporters. But give! Please?!!

Now to business. It’s sunny again! I said spring, and it sprung. I love predictable. Tomorrow’s, March 5, 2007 Puff’n’sip will start @

5:07 PM @ Chaya Brasserie, 132 Embarcadero (@ Howard)

And stroll @

7:11 PM to Cigar Bar and Grill, 850 Montgomery (@ Jackson)

For those of you who reached the bottom of the email – one of my favorite holidays is coming! Don’t forget to celebrate the International Women’s Day. Ironically, this holiday is the least known international holiday in the States, but it commemorates events that took place in New York in 1857. Here is a good quote from The Source:

“In some celebrations, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love to the women around them in a way somewhat similar to Mother’s Day and St Valentine’s Day  mixed together. In others, however, the political and human rights theme as designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.”

Celebrate!

Lotsa love,
Stas.

It is. Can it be.. spring?! I sure hope so. I am ready. I even have my sun-basking, wilderness-trotting gear all ready. I am in the ready mood for spring… You? Got any spring plans? I am sure there is a blog out there that you can share those with… Go ahead – share.

But for today’s, Puff’n’sip of February 27, 2008 we shall

Start @
5:03 PM @ Prana, 540 Howard St. (between 1st and 2nd)
And move on @
6:51 PM to Cigar Bar and Grill, 850 Montgomery (@ Jackson).

And don’t forget to support The Master of Funk. He needs you. And your support.
Lotsa love,
Stas.