Better late than never, I am reporting on the great fun and success of this year’s women’s ski weekend at Lake Tahoe. This was an idea Helene Cahen cooked up last year, but only the two of us could make it. In 2011, we had three times...
I’m standing at my sit/stand desk as I write this. I had planned on sitting at my sit/stand desk, this being Friday and my general mood being lazy today. But there was one little problem with this plan. Our cat’s blanket is in the wash, and...
Sunday morning Kirk and I were in a cabin at Lake Tahoe with our friends. We were talking with one of our hosts, who was standing and sipping coffee next to his big, furry, loveable, old dog. I had just made a flattering comment about the...
Here you can see a rather obvious example of two raving, giddy fans posing with stars: Chris and Dan Brubeck, Chuck Lamb, and Mike DeMicco. The Brubeck Brothers (yes, jazz fans, Dave’s sons) gave a stellar performance at the Vancouver, WA, Wine and Jazz Festival. The...
For a glimpse into a vacation very different from mine, you must check out Maureen Dowd’s journey through Saudi Arabia: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2010/08/maureen-dowd-201008...
I snapped a picture of this irresistible little dog, Louie, at the salon where I get my hair cut. Talk about a dog’s life! I hope you get a chance to chill out like Louie this weekend....
Ever-witty client, Peter Shelton, a Berkeley-based estate planning and probate attorney, pinged me with the question, “Are you in the cab business?” Peter had come across a now-defunct taxi service that still has the Selby Group phone number listed on their website. See for yourself: http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Friendly.City.Express.Cab.510-595-3800. Well,...
And, apropos of nothing, my new favorite word is thumbo. It’s what you get when you’re typing with your thumbs and press the wrong key....
Another favorite video: my APTi colleague Jill Chivers on New Zealand TV being interviewed about her personal blog chronicling her “Year Without Clothes Shopping.” Yes, you read that right. Jill is going an entire year without buying clothing, accessories, shoes, or even fabric. I was one...
Here I am with my colleague and friend, Helene Cahen, at Royal Gorge Ski Resort. Helene organized the first annual women’s ski weekend for a group of gal pals. The weather was beautiful, and the air was so crisp and clean. If you haven’t tried...