Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge is the exact opposite of Vendela Vida’s The Lovers. It’s an old classic. It’s very much written like other serial page-turning literature like Charles Dickens. And it’s GOOD. So good. It’s been a while…
Book Review: The Lovers
I’ve got two book clubs coming up, one week after the other. This week, we’ll be discussing Vendela Vida’s The Lovers. I was really glad to finally read Vendela Vida who is a well-known San Francisco author. She’s also married…
Never Worked A Day in Her Life
I must weigh in on Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen’s attack on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s wife Ann. In questioning Ann’s ability to relate to the masses, Hilary stated that Ann had never worked a day in her life. This…
Where in the World
Even though we just got back from Austin and we’re going to NYC in May, I cannot stop researching where next to go on vacation. There are so many places to explore in the world, why return to the same…
PCOS
I went for my first visit with a fertility specialist today. I was thrilled because as soon as I sat down in his office, he seemed to have taken the time to read my chart and review my lab work…
Work-Filled Easter Weekend
Just a quick note to say that I’m alive, but working overtime, including all Easter weekend. What fun. I did get a chance to go to Easter Sunday Mass at Notre Dame des Victoires, then to Daniel’s for brunch with…
Money Monday: Banana Republic
I’m not really a Banana Republic shopper, but Dean wanted to do some shopping to spruce up his wardrobe and there’s a huge BR store a few blocks from where we live. It’s so hard not to spend money living…
San Antonio
San Antonio was one of the highlights of the trip. The drive from Austin was an hour, but went by quickly with the car games we played. Even though we only spent half a day there, it seemed like such…
Fashion Friday: Best Optical Shop
I’ve been wearing and shopping for glasses ever since I could read. I discovered an optical shop in the Mission that has hands-down the best inventory of vintage, classic, modern eyeglasses and sunglasses. Hundreds and hundreds of pairs in all…
Austin Awesomeness
While I don’t think Austin is weird, I do find it a wonderful town to vacation in. I already mentioned that the weather is perfect. Lots of outdoor areas to drink coffee and hang out during happy hour. The city…