I read 13 books this year, which is on-pace with what I did last year. There were a handful of books I couldn’t finish including “The Perfect Nanny” which took France’s top literary prize. Not sure how that happened! Speaking…
How to Raise Your Children to Love Books
Franco is almost 3 years old and I have already raised him to love books. Even if he’s in another room, I’ll start reading a book and he’ll race over, snuggle into my lap, and become enthralled. It’s never too…
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…
I Love So Many Things
During the homily, the priest talked about some of the things my uncle loved. A few of the things caught me by surprise and it made me wonder if people know what I love. I LOVE: Books and libraries, fiction…
Fashion Friday: Presents for Me
Who really gets presents anymore? People really don’t know what other people want. How often do you freak out, “What am I going to get my wife for her birthday?” “I have no idea what to get an 8-year-old kid…
Money Monday: Amazon vs the Public Library
I don’t take advantage of the San Francisco public libraries even though we don’t live too far from the Main library across from City Hall and the Chinatown branch. In fact, I’m a member of the private Mechanics’ Institute in…
Fashion Friday: Danielle Steel
Anyone who’s written close to 100 best-selling books and continues to work despite the success has major respect from me. So I thought you’d get a kick out of what Danielle Steel said in an interview about fashion-less San Francisco….
Money Monday: Sell Stuff
I discovered the best places to sell your clothes and books. Until recently, I had been selling my clothes at Crossroads Trading Co. on Fillmore. They always take a few items and I feel they pay more than the high-end…