For the month of January, Dean and I participated in a weight loss challenge with other couples in our town. Entry was $40 with a winner for men, women and couple splitting the pot based on percentage weight loss. As…
A Sweet Escape to Museum of Ice Cream
It’s been heartwarming to see how communities are working together to help those who are affected by the government shutdown. When will the shutdown ever end?! I was also glad to read that yesterday, Museum of Ice Cream in San…
Last Year Was My Best Year Ever
Last year was my best year ever. In fact, I bought a book called “Your Best Year Ever: A 5 Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals” by Michael Hyatt. It’s full of action plans, check boxes and templates….
My Favorite Books of 2018 and Why They Matter
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…
Camp Fire Family of 6: Lost Everything
In the spirit of giving and the holiday season, I wanted to share the story of the family I found through the Facebook group: Paradise Fire Adopt a Family. Rachel Smith and her family were lucky to escape with their…
Camp Fire Aftermath and How You Can Help
The left-hand side of the Bay Bridge picture was taken on November 16, 2018. The right-hand side of the picture was taken one month earlier. For the past two weeks, Northern California and San Francisco Bay Area residents have been…
The Most Important Midterm Election in American History
For this midterm election, I wrote and I wrote and I wrote. Through Postcards to Voters, I mailed handwritten postcards to Democratic voters in swing races. I’m not a registered Democrat; I’m an Independent. However, the current Republican administration does…
How to Eat Healthy: Advice from a Nutritionist
One of my new year’s resolutions was to meet with a nutritionist, which I did several months ago. I’ve since implemented her advice and I’m now physically at my peak. I have never been healthier. The nutritionist also cured my…
I Believe Her and Some News
In less than two weeks, I will be attending Money20/20 which is the largest Payments, FinTech and Financial Services conference in the world. I landed a coveted spot in Money20/20’s inaugural Rise Up program, providing networking and events for women…
Born to Be Loved
With the Supreme Court nominee hearings and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony, I need some inspiration today. Maybe you do too? This beautiful mural ‘Born to Be Loved’ is at 1128 Lincoln Ave (Cross-street is Bay St.) in my hometown…