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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Money Monday: Subway
For the past gazillion years, I’ve been extolling the virtues of the packaged Lean Cuisine trays: convenient, tasty, cheap. My term Lean Cuisine was really a catch-all for the microwaveable meals I subsisted on since grad school. I loaded up…