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Restaurant Review: Chambers

Alrighty, I’m posting a Yelp review because I write so few of them these days. Cmon, people, am I ready to be a food critic or what? Not a food critic yet, but a nightlife critic possibly? Looks like the…

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Worth the Hurt

The official times are in and looks like I clocked the SF 5K at 28:42 which is a decent 9+ mile a minute. 9:15 to be exact. I finished in the top 17% overall. Top 11% women. Top 12% women…

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2011 SF Marathon

5K FINISH The white banner loomed ahead. The only thought that kept me from stopping–again–was the crowd split by guard rails. I winced; don’t make an embarrassment of yourself in front of all these people. I clenched my teeth and…

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Nightlife: Workout Edition

I became a member of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco well before opening day on September 27, 2008. Before last night, I’d gone less than three times. That’s right—maybe thrice in three years. The first time, on…

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Oh Canada!

We went to the beautiful Canadian Rockies for the 4th of July weekend. We left after work on Thursday and took Friday off. I didn’t realize until we arrived on July 1st shortly after midnight that it was Canada Day….

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Off the Grid

I was completely off the grid for the past week, vacationing in Canada. No cell phone, limited internet access. It was heavenly. So relaxing and enjoyable that I’d say it was even better than our honeymoon…which is a bold assertion….

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Out and About on Polk Street, San Francisco

Last Thursday, we had a good time hanging out with friends in Russian Hill at Amelie—a special place for us since that’s where Dean and I met.  It is such a romantic and lively French wine bar. Perfect date spot….

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Money Monday: Personal Assistant

I know this sounds frivolous during a recession (yes I believe we’re still in a recession), but I hired a personal assistant. I have been talking non-committedly about this concept for years. Wouldn’t it be great to have a personal…

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Gay Pride – New Strides

I couldn’t let the weekend pass without sharing how happy I am that New York has approved same-sex marriage. It’s frustrating to live in the gay mecca and not have this right accessible to Californians. I will be elated once…

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Art Fix: Safehouse Atelier

We had a fast-paced weekend which possibly explains why I’ve been sick with a fever all day and night. I didn’t have time to sit on my couch and read a single paragraph all weekend. Relaxation time is an absolute…

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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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