Marc took me to his favorite art store in Old Town, Shanghai. It was a tiny kiosk with art work covering every inch of wall space. Stacks of paintings crowded the narrow walkway. Altogether, we purchased 10 canvas paintings that…
Archives for December 2010
Christmas Flair
Christmas is my favorite time of year. It’s so pretty and festive. I had a brisk walk to work this morning, but paused here and there to look at window decorations, Christmas trees, and bright lights. From now until the…
The Gift of Life
I’m way behind on my posts. Here’s something you can do just in time for new year’s. Give life! Do a good deed today and sign up online to be an organ and tissue donor. https://www.donatelifecalifornia.org/
Madoff Disaster
I do think it’s really sad that Bernie Madoff’s eldest son committed suicide this weekend, especially since he left behind four children. What a disaster this whole scandal has turned out to be. The mastermind jailed for 150 years. A…
Bacon Holiday
The night I got back from Shanghai, we went to my friends’ annual Hanukah bacon party. Such a blast as always. Dean made scallops wrapped in bacon. There were latkes, lots of wine. Someone brought bacon band-aids. I’m wearing one…
Tidbits on Shanghai
ATM machines are in enclosed booths just like an old-school phone booth. People lock them when they come in, then unlock them when they’re ready to come out. Great idea! Safety first. The locals ride up front with the taxi…
Rug Rats Everywhere
I know so many people who are new parents or pregnant that it’s extremely overwhelming for me. Not because I feel pressured to have a child, but because most everyone I know (with very few exceptions) lose themselves when they…
Damn Democrats
The democrats are reeling over Obama’s current tax proposal which extends Bush’s tax cuts over the next two years. The democrats wanted to extend the current tax rates to all but high earners. Does that make sense? Really, does that…
Shanghai Grubbing
Seems like we are always eating or drinking. I know, hard to believe. This is the start of the week, Monday night, after 10+ hours of traveling. More specifically, Marc had a 13+ hour direct flight from San Francisco to…
Nest Egg
Anyone read the Wall Street Journal paper today? There’s this whole section on retirement and whether you’ll have enough to retire on. How the hell do I know? I find it pretty pathetic that I’m a business person and I…