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November 26, 2012

Money Monday: Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

If you go to the Wikipedia site right now, you’ll see a note at the top of the site asking for donations. I probably hit Wikipedia at least once a day. Because I find it so useful, I donate. If…

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November 25, 2012

Best Ever Day Trip to Half Moon Bay

We spent Thanksgiving locally here in the Bay Area. The following day I volunteered at my high school’s homecoming event. By the time Sunday rolled around, I was itching to get out of town. I spent Saturday night researching places…

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November 24, 2012

Thanksgiving Afternoon and Fresh Air

On Thanksgiving, we went for a hike (more like a jaunt) in the Marin Headlands near the Point Bonita Lighthouse before the evening celebration with family. San Francisco, you are so pretty!

November 23, 2012

Fashion Friday: You’re So Vain

People talk about vanity as if it’s a bad thing. It’s not. I think of it as a healthy respect for your appearance and yourself. I actually think it’s crucial. Here’s what happens when you have no vanity.  

November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving 2012

I am thankful for: My health. Because even when I’m sick, I know it’s only temporary. A husband who is the best animal imitator. He cracks me up every day with the most random things that come out of his…

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November 21, 2012

Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon

I was listening to an interview of Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, who I consider not only smart, but creative and forward-thinking. You know how there are really smart people who are leaders, but can’t seem to see beyond…

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November 20, 2012

New Favorite Cheap Eat in SF

Alright, in response to that pathetic excuse of a restaurant called Mr. Pollo that I wrote about below, I’ve got a goodie! Smack in the heart of the Castro is the new casual Korean joint called K*Pop. The first thing…

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November 19, 2012

Money Monday: Landlords, Slumlords, and Me

You know how people call their landlords ‘slumlords?’ I am the opposite of that. I’ve been renting my 1-bedroom, 650 square foot condo in Lower Pac Heights since June 2009. This 3-and-a-half year time frame can be broken down into…

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November 18, 2012

Food Review: Mr. Pollo

I hate soup! Argh. Mr. Pollo is a 10-seat, no reservation, cash-only restaurant in the Mission that has been getting a bit of press lately. They base the menu on ingredients found at one of the local farmers markets that…

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November 17, 2012

The Weekend in List Form

Saturday Slept in. This is a luxury I cannot fathom giving up. I have been sleeping in on weekends since I was born. I remember talking to a friend about how I sleep in until around 11am almost every weekend…

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