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Archives for October 2012

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Talent Inequality

The other night, we watched a friend of ours perform at a theater that was two blocks away from where we live. Had never heard of the Virago theater which is located next to Ruby Skye. We even passed right…

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Unfortune 500

You know how they have the Fortune 500? They should have a list that they call the Unfortune 500 for the top worst companies in the nation. At the top of the list? Kaiser Permaneglecte I know I continue to…

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Money Monday: You Are Being Deceived

The day before the 4th of July holiday, I went to court and my $480 red light ticket citation was dismissed because the officer was a no-show. I was told in court that my refund check would be mailed to…

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Why I Am Voting for Obama

I am an independent voter and an independent thinker. I do not align myself with any party and hence do not vote along party lines. For many years, I was a registered Republican. I have never been a Democrat. I…

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Prayers

I have been haunted by the Krim family tragedy, two siblings stabbed to death by their nanny, a mother discovering her murdered children. I’ve bolted awake in the middle of the night in severe anguish over their violent deaths. Nothing…

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Fashion Friday: Halloween 2012

We went to the Ghost Ship Halloween party this weekend at Hangar 3 in Treasure Island. Space Cowboys throw the most amazing parties. Since I didn’t go to Burning Man this year, I was itching to go dancing. And dance…

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Alcohol Binge

Did anyone read the article in the WSJ last week on the unhealthy concentration of bacteria on cell phones? It reminded me of my high school biology class and testing the amount of fecal coliform bacteria we found around the…

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Le Diner a San Francisco

Last Friday we went to the Le Diner a San Francisco event. These all white dinner parties are held world-wide. Pasting in some pictures I found on the web. I’m not a photographer so no picture I take will do…

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Potrero Hill

Ok, this is the last post I’ll write about Potrero Hill since last night was our last night. It actually reminds me of Alameda. For those of you who haven’t been to my hometown, it’s the type of city where…

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Money Monday: Temporary Move

We moved, temporarily, for the week! We rented our place downtown and moved into an in-law unit in Potrero Hill. I know that’s unconventional, but Dean and I live pretty lean in that we’re not tied to our belongings and…

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