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June 30, 2011

First Video Post

Here’s a video of the band we saw at Kimo’s. I don’t think I’ve ever posted a video on my blog before. I’m a tad bit slow when it comes to technology.

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June 29, 2011

Off the Grid

I was completely off the grid for the past week, vacationing in Canada. No cell phone, limited internet access. It was heavenly. So relaxing and enjoyable that I’d say it was even better than our honeymoon…which is a bold assertion….

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June 28, 2011

Out and About on Polk Street, San Francisco

Last Thursday, we had a good time hanging out with friends in Russian Hill at Amelie—a special place for us since that’s where Dean and I met.  It is such a romantic and lively French wine bar. Perfect date spot….

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June 27, 2011

Money Monday: Personal Assistant

I know this sounds frivolous during a recession (yes I believe we’re still in a recession), but I hired a personal assistant. I have been talking non-committedly about this concept for years. Wouldn’t it be great to have a personal…

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June 26, 2011

Book Reviews: Award-Winning Novels

I read two books recently that came highly recommended by Amazon reviews and the staff at Green Apple. What’s more, one of the books won the Nobel Prize and the other won the Pulitzer. They were so bad, I want…

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June 25, 2011

Gay Pride – New Strides

I couldn’t let the weekend pass without sharing how happy I am that New York has approved same-sex marriage. It’s frustrating to live in the gay mecca and not have this right accessible to Californians. I will be elated once…

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June 24, 2011

Fashion Friday: Urban Outfitters

I’m one of those investors who likes to buy stock in companies that I actually use their products or services like Target, Waste Management, Yum Brands. Ironically, I went to a top business school because that strategy has not fucking…

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June 23, 2011

Beauty-Full Pictures of the Burn

Ten years of scrolling through friends’ and photographers’ albums, I’ve seen some great shots of Burning Man. But these are the best I’ve come across. The photographer is kindly allowing me to post his pictures. They are so clear and…

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June 22, 2011

Italian Honeymoon: Parting Thoughts

I have a bunch of international friends vacationing in Portugal right now. Since I can’t be there to party with them, I thought I’d reminisce on my honeymoon. Last I wrote, we were slurping gelato all throughout the Italian country…

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June 21, 2011

Shots from the Birthday Weekend

No not alcohol shots. Photos! Since I don’t post as many pictures as I should, here are more from my birthday weekend in wine country on Saturday and having breakfast at the Red Door Cafe Sunday morning.

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