Here’s an email from a friend that totally cracked me up. I just love when people know you so well they’re perfectly fine calling you on your shit. I wish I had more friends like this. Brutal honesty. Catchee!!!! I…
Money Monday: Retirement Property for the Price of a Car
Did anyone see this article today in the NYTimes about retirement condos in Florida? The woman featured in the article recently purchased her 2-bedroom condo for $26,900. Are you kidding me? Can we all make a pact to buy one…
Coastal Getaway
Stayed at the Little River Inn. —– Lunch at the award-winning Cafe Beaujolais in Mendocino. —– Feeding the fancy chickens at Glendeven Inn which has a scrumptious selection of local wines at their Wine Bar[n]. —– Feeding the introverted llamas —– Good…
In Defense of Marissa Mayer
I’ve been meaning to weigh in on Marissa Mayer’s new mandated policy at Yahoo which bans working from home. I’d previously written this post soon after she was announced CEO. Everything this woman does, it doesn’t matter what it is,…
Oscars Party
I’m totally backlogged on my posts. I wanted to catch up this weekend, but we are vacationing in Mendocino and both the wifi and cell reception suck. But we love the coastal beauty and very small town feel. More to…
The Bay Lights: I Was There
As the volunteer coordinator for Burning Man’s ARTery, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the Grand Lighting of the Bay Lights than with my ARTery family. We’re truly a family. I love these people. Sure we were…
I Will Be Retiring Early
Totally jazzed about the Bay Lights, I organized happy hour yesterday at Palomino’s. I sent an email to a dozen friends, then sent an internal email to 17 work friends. No one showed! Granted only one person confirmed (he ended…
Money Monday: Are You Paid Enough?
It’s that time of the year when I receive my compensation plan and my bonus gets paid out. I’m happy to report that I’m pleased with the numbers. Not only do I enjoy what I do, but I feel I’m…
Have Someone Else Pay Your Mortgage Example II
Earlier this year, I wrote this post on finding a property to live in, but also renting part of it out. Here’s another example in the East Bay in the much coveted Rockridge neighborhood literally a 5 minute walk from…
Book Review: Gone Girl
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is damn good. It’s a thrilling mystery novel that goes back and forth between a husband and wife relaying the events surrounding her disappearance. Loved it. I especially like the strong female character Amy. She’s…