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June 2, 2016

The Art of Happiness

Recently I purchased original art and had an art piece commissioned by my friend’s daughter, Ryan Alexander at the Alexander Terrific Art Studio. They make me so happy! Don’t you agree? I purchased the bees, then asked for a piece…

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May 31, 2016

Sacramento: A Great Place for Kids

We took our train-obsessed Franco to the state capital Sacramento for the holiday weekend. I was really impressed with all the kid-friendly things to do. We went to Fairytale Town, Gold Bug Mine to pan for gold and check out the…

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May 19, 2016

GOOP Mrkt San Francisco is an Architectural Marvel

Gwyneth Paltrow of GOOP has opened up a pop-up store in a historical Frank Lloyd Wright building at 140 Maiden Lane in San Francisco. I like Gwynie, but who I really admire is Frank Lloyd Wright. I was in awe…

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May 17, 2016

Self Help: Coaching

For the past 2 months, I have been working with an executive coach and I’m surprised by how I’m slowly evolving into a better me. Dean says he has noticed a positive change. Background: I attended a women’s networking event…

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May 11, 2016

Happy Birthday Franco!

Two years ago today, on Mother’s Day 2014, I gave birth to my precious son Franco. He is shy but extremely active and energetic, headed for greatness as a future sprinter. He only sits still if he’s sick or watching…

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May 4, 2016

Guide to Los Angeles

I love LA! I am not one of those Northern California residents who disses LA. Every time I go south, I have the bestest time. I went with my high school girlfriends for a quick weekend getaway and it was…

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May 2, 2016

What are your favorite books of all-time?

I’ve recently finished reading Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, Dr. Paul Kalanithi’s memoir When Breath Becomes Air, and Oprah Winfrey’s What I Know For Sure. They were all good, moving and held my attention. While researching…

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April 20, 2016

Ready for Hillary 2016

You’re either with her or with Trump. And I’m with her! I campaigned for Hillary in 2008 and very much looking forward to her locking in the nomination. I had quite a bit of anxiety yesterday, waiting for the New…

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April 18, 2016

Slow and Lazy Wins the Race

After a busy work period, I spent this past weekend in Los Angeles. It was heaven! Don’t I look relaxed in these pictures?! I couldn’t have asked for a better time: amazing weather, wine and food, plus the company could not…

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April 7, 2016

How Tall Will Your Child Be as an Adult?

I have extreme Napoleon Complex. I assume we all have our insecurities: gray hair, halitosis, body odor, hair loss… But most of those traits are correctable or happen only for a certain duration, whereas I have been vertically challenged my whole…

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