I finished reading Jennifer Egan’s Pulitzer-prize-winning A Visit from the Goon Squad which was a book club pick. This book is splendiferous. That’s my new word for 2012. Splendiferous which comes from the Latin splendor and ferre which means to…
Birds of a Feather
I wouldn’t call it a nightly ritual, but often enough to call it a ritual: the act of browsing, selecting, and savoring See’s Candies. Unfortunately for me, there is a See’s across the street from the 2 Clement bus which…
Money Monday: Glasses
My blogging schedule including Money Mondays and Fashion Fridays has been rather undisciplined because…I was taking a mental vacation! Gimme a break. Anyhow I’m back on track. Sidenote: I’m watching the results from the Iowa Caucuses come in and I…
2012 New Year’s Day
Without even planning for it, I spent New Year’s Day the way I would want to spend if it were my last day on earth. We went hiking at Mission Peak Regional Reserve in Fremont. If you’re looking for a…
Bye ’11, Hi ’12
A few favorite memories from 2011: Having my parents over for brunch and playing Scrabble Celebrating the Feast of St. Catherine in Siena, Italy Watching the sunset from our balcony in Positano My birthday in wine country Picnicking by Lake…
UC Berkeley English Department
I was reading the UC Berkeley English department newsletter and was extremely proud to learn that the department boasts the highest number of professors to receive the university’s Distinguished Teaching Award. “It is the highest teaching honor given by the…
Christmas at Notre Dame des Victoires
I’ve been going to Christmas mass every year for my lifetime. I’ve waited in the cold to get in. I’ve smooshed up to others to fit into a pew. I’ve gone early and waited an hour beforehand. What a waste…
Book Review: Out Stealing Horses
Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson is one of the books recommended by staff at Green Apple. Me + Bookstores = Dangerous. The number of unread books I have continues to grow. I’ve still got Never Let Me Go by…
Happy Hannukah
I must post this picture of my friend’s adorable daughter with the menorah I got her when she was born. Too cute!
Christmas Festivities
I love Christmas time. Does it get any more festive than this time of year? This year seems to have zoomed by along with December so I feel like I didn’t get a chance to do everything I love doing…