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Chiang Mai Sojourn
Thursday morning was my day trip to Chiang Mai via Bangkok Airways. After hearing the horror stories of cab drivers in Bangkok, and after dealing with the horrible cab drivers in Vietnam, I was dreading hailing a cab. N. had already said that he thought the cab fare shouldn’t be more than 300 Thai baht. … Continue reading
Catching Up With the Relatives
My second cousin, V., and her husband, M., were in town from Hawaii one evening last week. They’d been in Reno for a family reunion the weekend before, then stayed with another cousin for a few days in Benicia-Martinez. On the night they were in San Francisco, I met them in Chinatown. V., although born and … Continue reading
Don’t Look Back
I’m a person who lives in the past a lot. By that, there are parts of the past which I remember fondly and wish that had never ended. So I just realized yesterday that 17 years ago this weekend, Labor Day Weekend, was my move to San Francisco from L.A. Rather, my company moved me … Continue reading
Vive La France!
For Bastille Day Weekend, I decided to do something French-themed every day/night. On Friday, I went to the Grand Opening of Muka over by Davies Symphony Hall. The owner, Jean-Luc, is a former bartender at my favorite neighborhood French wine bar, Amelie. He opened his own place, Moussy’s Cafe, in L’Alliance Francaise, which recently relocated … Continue reading
Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Lemonade
Although I would still LOVE the chance to live abroad, I am proud to be an AMERICAN, enjoying the many freedoms that we have!!! Happy Independence Day!!!
Singles Appreciation Day (a.k.a. Valentine’s Day to Couples)
When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you envision cherubs, harps playing, clouds, pink hearts, red roses & boxes of candy? Or does it fill you with dread? For those of us who are currently “under appreciated romantically,” shall we say, you don’t need a significant other to enjoy what is known to us as … Continue reading