I’m having a cheesy-themed party tomorrow night. That’s right: cheesy music, pictures are taped up all over one side of my hallway, lots of cheese, lots of wine, quesadillas, and grilled cheese sandwiches. I even bought an old-school Polaroid camera…
Archives for November 2007
Sick in Front of the TV
I’m not sick, but my co-worker’s kid is sick so her husband worked from home. And it made me think how times have changed. I remember running up a fever and my mom calling into work, “My kid is sick.”…
15 Minutes of Fame
Adair Lara’s last class was everyone’s chance at 15 Minutes of Fame. Great concept, an even greater time. For ten weeks (post Labor Day / Burning Man through Thanksgiving), we spent three hours in her cozy, warm Victorian living room…
Raindrops on Roses
After a grueling day, it was a delight to see all the Christmas decorations downtown. Pillars are swathed in red velvet, forming gigantic bows. Lights are strung up and down California Street. With the cab stopped on the corner of…
Almost in the Red
I am grappling with a major cash flow problem. Just paid my property taxes. Several G’s right there. I’m reluctant to liquidate some of my portfolio—all the funds are down from their previous 30% highs. I had $61 in my…