It is a winter wonderland around the Financial District and Union Square. Office buildings are decorated. Displays are festive. After work, I couldn’t help but walk into Zara, craving their elegant wool coats. It’s haute couture at middle class prices….
Archives for November 2012
Welcome Baby Dean!
Did I grab your attention? November Fools! No I am not prego. But there is a new baby Dean in the world. I was so honored to hear all the blessings for my friend (the mom) and her newborn Thanksgiving…
30+ Years of Friendship
Last weekend, I got to spend some time with Conrado who was home for the holidays. Conrado has been my friend since the 2nd grade. We’re both 37 years old. That’s 30 years of friendship. Can you believe that? A…
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
Not wanting to end on a negative note after the previous post, here’s an anonymous poem our priest read at mass last Sunday. Simple and beautiful. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on…
Money Monday: Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
If you go to the Wikipedia site right now, you’ll see a note at the top of the site asking for donations. I probably hit Wikipedia at least once a day. Because I find it so useful, I donate. If…
Best Ever Day Trip to Half Moon Bay
We spent Thanksgiving locally here in the Bay Area. The following day I volunteered at my high school’s homecoming event. By the time Sunday rolled around, I was itching to get out of town. I spent Saturday night researching places…
Thanksgiving Afternoon and Fresh Air
On Thanksgiving, we went for a hike (more like a jaunt) in the Marin Headlands near the Point Bonita Lighthouse before the evening celebration with family. San Francisco, you are so pretty!
Fashion Friday: You’re So Vain
People talk about vanity as if it’s a bad thing. It’s not. I think of it as a healthy respect for your appearance and yourself. I actually think it’s crucial. Here’s what happens when you have no vanity.
Thanksgiving 2012
I am thankful for: My health. Because even when I’m sick, I know it’s only temporary. A husband who is the best animal imitator. He cracks me up every day with the most random things that come out of his…
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon
I was listening to an interview of Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, who I consider not only smart, but creative and forward-thinking. You know how there are really smart people who are leaders, but can’t seem to see beyond…