A week from today, we will be heading to Paris. Eeek! This will be the 5th time for me and Dean, but never together. Oh and we’re ditching the kid. Sorry Franco! We’re going to make you a sister. Just…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…