A week ago, I got on my environmental soap box and asked you to join me in going #strawfree. Soon after, an Alameda Peep pointed out that in October 2017, our city council passed an ordinance to reduce plastic litter….
What Do You Have Memorized?
I have the following memorized: Current credit card number Phone numbers: mine, Dean’s, my parent’s home phone Social security numbers: mine, Dean’s Cal student ID number (still remember it even though I graduated 20 years ago) The 50 states (sung…
Do You Make House Guests Remove Their Shoes?
To me this is a cultural debate since I’m Asian and I grew up in a no-shoes-in-the-house environment. My husband who is white cannot stand taking off his shoes. He finds it extremely irksome. I’ll admit to being a germaphobe,…
Franco Playing Hairstylist
Franco got a haircut on Saturday; immediately came home and wanted to ‘practice’ on us. We had a great weekend full of fun and play. I hope you did as well!
Color Factory
Here’s a picture from August 2017 when I went to the Color Factory, an experiential exhibit in San Francisco. There was a room with 10,000 colored ribbons, another room full of confetti, and this was the giant yellow ball pit….
Cal Bear Twinsies
What do you think? Does Franco look like me?
A Letter to My Son on International Women’s Day
Throwback Thursday. As relevant today as last year. March 8, 2017 Dear Franco, Having you as my son has been my ultimate achievement. You are the love of my life. Today is International Women’s Day, but this is not a good…
No Plastic Straws
Have you ever done a beach cleanup? I did one last year and after that, I stopped using plastic straws. Our beaches are littered with all kinds of plastic particles. Next time you’re at the beach, bring a garbage bag…
My New Celebrity Crush: Frances McDormand
I loved Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. I loved her rousing Oscars acceptance speech. Now check out what she had to say in an interview three years ago with Katie Couric. I especially love how she says…
Fight for the Maiden Name
Did you or your spouse change names after marriage? The day Dean and I went to City Hall to obtain our marriage certificate, we left separately in a rage. I had assumed I was going to keep my name. He…