I saw on Facebook and Twitter feeds this uproar over a white UCLA student’s rant on Asians. It had gone viral. Naturally, I checked it out, expecting something vile. Wow. And I mean ‘wow’ as in–what is the big deal?…
Archives for 2011
Guest Post: G.R. Medina
My friend G.R. sent me a handy compilation of his go-to bars and restaurants in Oakland–my birth city. Yes, Oakland! This list had me chomping at the bit to move to Oakland. Moving there has clearly been in the back…
NYC Day 3
When in Rome… I’m not one of those travelers who disses popular attractions because they’re too touristy. There’s a reason why people are flocking to those sites. It’s because they’re amazing (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, the Sistine Chapel). But there’s…
Japan Needs Our Help
My heart goes out to Japan as the country tries to recover from the devastation. But we can all help! Text REDCROSS to 90999 and donate only $10 to the Red Cross. Tell your friends and family. Tweet it to…
Cable Car Commuting
Let’s take a break from posting NYC pictures to posting pics a little closer to home–my home San Francisco. Here are clips from my always fun commute to work. I do a mixture of walking and taking the cable car…
English Major Pride
I enjoy getting newsletters and magazines from my alma maters. They keep me connected, as they should. Schools taught us how to think–and that thought process continues for a lifetime. So it’s especially nice to read about the changes and…
NYC Night 2
Our night was really packed. Dinner at Red Cat on Lizzie’s recommendation. Food was great, service was perfect (generous wine pours), except we had two loud Joey Buttafuocos sitting adjacent to us which ruined the experience. I really wanted to…
NYC Day 2
I spent the day by myself while Dean worked. First very extended stop: the Public Library near Bryant Park. It is one of my top NYC points of interest. I consider it a museum of books. Can you imagine living…
Regret Revisited
What is your biggest regret? Can you imagine what you would do if you had the opportunity to try again? Become a world-class athlete. Go into investment banking versus consulting. Not have married so young. Or started a family earlier….
The Profitability of the Tiger Mother
Speaking of NYC, Po Bronson has written a follow-up in NY Magazine to Amy Chua’s much-debated memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Let’s face it, the public has vehemently demonized Chua. She won’t be getting nominated for mother of…