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Farewell 2012

I put together this photo gallery of the family highlights from our trip. I was thinking of doing a special post to mark the end of 2012, but figured this montage that I spent the last hour creating works quite…

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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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the3six5: Today’s My Day

My post is up on the3six5 site. Read it here: http://the3six5.posterous.com/november-14-2012-catherine-gacad

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Election Day Pictures

A few pictures from election day – November 6, 2012. This is my polling station, the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Alameda. I love voting a block away from where I grew up so I’ve never changed my permanent address…

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San Francisco Ballet 2012 Opening Night Gala

We went to the SF Ballet’s gala last night which was splendiferous. The people-watching was like no other. Or at least for me since I don’t often mingle with high society. Ball gowns, tuxes, bow ties, and glitter. So fun…

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2012 New Year’s Day

Without even planning for it, I spent New Year’s Day the way I would want to spend if it were my last day on earth. We went hiking at Mission Peak Regional Reserve in Fremont. If you’re looking for a…

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Bye ’11, Hi ’12

A few favorite memories from 2011: Having my parents over for brunch and playing Scrabble Celebrating the Feast of St. Catherine in Siena, Italy Watching the sunset from our balcony in Positano My birthday in wine country Picnicking by Lake…

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Welcome to my site, derived from an advice column I wrote while getting my MBA. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I give helpful, opinionated advice based on my own experience and from the expertise of my extensive network. For more, click here.

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