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2006 Countdown

2007 is about six hours away. I always put together a list of goals that I expect to accomplish over the year and I try to refer to it as often as I can. When I looked at my list…

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Tempurpedic

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Major Purchase

I’ve been telling everyone who will listen that I made a major purchase. Gigantic smile, face radiant. “OmiGod,” they’ll respond. “You bought a new car!” No. My car will be with me until it putters to its death. I drive…

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Food Glorious Food

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Merry Christmas

I’ve been away for over two weeks. Sorry to those of you who are dedicated readers. It’s Christmas and I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas! Our family tradition is to attend the children’s mass on Christmas…

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Atop Machu Picchu

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Habla Español?

1. I look Spanish.2. Actually, I am Spanish. I’m the descendant of Spaniards.3. My name is very Spanish. Maria Catherine Gualberto Gacad.4. I’m Californian. I consider it one of the biggest failures of my life that I do not speak…

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Peru is Perfect

I’m recovering at La Casona Plaza in Puno, Peru. It’s unfortunate that I got sick during the last few days of my trip. The fever struck while I was in Copacabana, Bolivia. I felt like a teakettle desperately wanting off…

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Cathedral in Copacabana

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Hot in Copacabana

I’m feverish. All the travel has worn me down. My tummy aches. I slept a lot today, but I still feel ill. I’ve had time to do a lot of thinking. I’ve been pondering my relationships, the dating hiatus, what…

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Welcome to my site, derived from an advice column I wrote while getting my MBA. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I give helpful, opinionated advice based on my own experience and from the expertise of my extensive network. For more, click here.

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