I guess all will be revealed tonight on whether or not Ali chooses Roberto or Chris or neither. According to Reality Steve, who has insider information, she chooses no one. Can I make a suggestion? After all these months, you’ve…
Archives for July 2010
Theme from Schindler’s List
Not only did I grow up playing the piano, I had the best music teacher throughout most of my years in elementary school. Mrs. Linney gave us a deep appreciation for music. We learned the history of music from the…
RIP Todd Crockett
A classmate of mine from business school committed suicide on Sunday. I only knew him for a long weekend. That was the first time I met him and the last time I saw him. I was the one doe-eyed first…
The Albatross
Last night was a blast, hanging out at the Albatross Pub in Berkeley. The Albatross is the bomb-diggety of bars. Convenient and easy to park. The drinks are cheap. Lots of different beer on tap. House wine and premier wine….
Business Idea #4
About a month ago, I described my last business idea of a Dating 911 phone line. How cool was that, eh? Anyone want to give me some friends and family funding?! Marc and I have had a couple (2) other…
Can I Permanently Save a Voicemail?
I’m just not a phone person. Never have been. Never will be. I wasn’t that teenage girl who gabbed and gabbed into the night. So voicemail will remain unlistened to for long stretches. I know that my friend from South…
Timing
I consider myself extremely blessed that I can either sell my place right now and make a profit, or rent my place at a price point that covers my mortgage and HOAs. I haven’t tried getting more money from renting,…
Oaktown
There’s that negative stereotype about Oakland which never seems to go away. I love Oakland. Kaiser, Art Murmur, Piedmont, Temescal, easy commute, rock-bottom home prices. Here’s a 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Montclair for $500,000.
Buy in Berkeley
Berkeley. Berkeley is more a city than a burb. It’s very academic. All my professors at Cal lived in the area. The public school system is very good. The food is outstanding. Chez Panisse, Gourmet Ghetto, everything organic and locally-sourced….
Alameda 94501
Oh the sleepy island town of Alameda. How many times did I skip into the McDonald’s on Central Avenue? First with my mommy and sister, before heading to Crab Cove to toss salty french fries at the seagulls. Then with…