Yearly Archives: 2006

In a weird way, this book makes it hard to sleep at night. The story follows the “missionary” experiences of two young members of a commune. Residents of Northern California will get a particularly good laugh out of the descriptions of the commune’s macrobiotic diet and culturally-blended religious fervor. I’m only a few chapters in,…

When I used to have my own flower garden in San Luis Obispo, I celebrated May Day each year by making construction paper cone baskets and filling them with blossoms for a few co-workers and friends. Traditionally, you are supposed to anonymously leave these cone baskets on your neighbor’s doorknob. I’ve been celebrating May Day…

Rob and drove down to San Luis Obispo on Friday night for a weekend visit with our friends and family. I optimistically packed a bikini, a couple t-shirts and not much else. The weather on Saturday was, of course, foggy and cold! Our first stop downtown on Saturday was my favorite designer consignment shop, Finders…

The cheapo cardboard case I’ve been using to store my make-up has officially died. I think it was originally from one of the lotion and soap gift baskets? After six months of living under the sink on the bathroom floor, who can blame it? Time to invest in a new house for my cosmetics. What…

How is it possible that this week was even busier than last week?! It’s almost May?! Where does the time go?! I know I keep saying it, but I really hope next week is a bit more relaxed. Here are a few things I learned during this extremely packed week: Bicycle seats at the gym…

My friends Mike and Thea just came back from a trip to Australia and New Zealand. During their travels they encountered this store proclaiming “Russian is so hot right now” and emailed it to me immediately. If the Aussies say so, it must be true! Actually, it’s not just down under. Others agree. Handbag.com has…

Oh man, I’m tired! Between the conference and everything else, I haven’t slept hardly enough over the last few days. Last night we met up with some old co-workers at Bia on Haight for drinks. Around nine, Jill drove us downtown to the 330 Ritch St club where The Faraday Effect was making their big…

Travel: First installment – Camping Are you sensing a spring/summer theme? Let’s get outdoors! Camping is a wonderful way to celebrate this fabulous weather. There are many ways to camp and everyone can get in on the fun. Tent camping, RV camping (Miss Em), etc. Here are some of my favorite California spots: Refugio State…

Hi everyone – this is my first blog as Miss Em’s guest blogger…so be kind. My favorite part of spring are flowers. Flowers, trees, grass…everything is in bloom. I ran across these orchid pots last night (available at www.orchidpots.com). Crackpots are designed with orchids in mind:• Providing excellent aeration for roots• An optimum growing environment•…

This is the most beautiful shoe I have ever seen. Thank you Marc Jacobs. I have the perfect black pencil skirt to go with these shoes. Now if I only had $350, too!