A few favorite memories from 2011: Having my parents over for brunch and playing Scrabble Celebrating the Feast of St. Catherine in Siena, Italy Watching the sunset from our balcony in Positano My birthday in wine country Picnicking by Lake…
Archives for December 2011
UC Berkeley English Department
I was reading the UC Berkeley English department newsletter and was extremely proud to learn that the department boasts the highest number of professors to receive the university’s Distinguished Teaching Award. “It is the highest teaching honor given by the…
Christmas at Notre Dame des Victoires
I’ve been going to Christmas mass every year for my lifetime. I’ve waited in the cold to get in. I’ve smooshed up to others to fit into a pew. I’ve gone early and waited an hour beforehand. What a waste…
Book Review: Out Stealing Horses
Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson is one of the books recommended by staff at Green Apple. Me + Bookstores = Dangerous. The number of unread books I have continues to grow. I’ve still got Never Let Me Go by…
Happy Hannukah
I must post this picture of my friend’s adorable daughter with the menorah I got her when she was born. Too cute!
Christmas Festivities
I love Christmas time. Does it get any more festive than this time of year? This year seems to have zoomed by along with December so I feel like I didn’t get a chance to do everything I love doing…
2011 Burning Man Holiday Party
Burning Man had a kick-ass holiday party at an historical mansion, the William Westerfield House, on Alamo Square this year. Gorgeous, fun, crazy, free-flowing booze, gift exchange… Not sure how that party can be topped. We didn’t even realize until…
Money Monday: Retirement
I stopped contributing to my 401k earlier this year when I maxed it out, but I don’t plan on making a contribution to the plan ever. Not a cent. I don’t even know what the formula is for accessing that…
How to Avoid Fecal Coliform Bacteria on Your Next Flight
There’s a great article in the WSJ today about all the disgusting germs on a plane. I’ll summarize some of the key points. There’s bacteria all over the bathroom surfaces in planes so don’t just wash your hands, also use…
Pictures from Arizona
This goes to show how bad I am at taking pictures. My camera barely leaves my purse. I always forget to take photos! I only had a handful of pictures from the trip. This one cracks me up. A guy…