Homage to my 2nd Home, Oakland!

Oakland, CA is the city I call my second home.  I lived there in the 90s, specifically 1991 until late 2000.  Living in "The Town" during that time was an experience San Francisco could never give me.  Oakland grew me up and quick!  It taught me strength and mental toughness at a young age.  That is "The 510", "Town Biz", "Oaktown" - the thorny, tough city that has a gentleness that is hidden beyond the barbed wire and negative stigma.