The Daily Pixel: Out and about
Until today’s wind storm, the weather in Sacramento has been dreamy. Almost a week of blue skies. Breezy sunshine days. Birds chirping …
The Daily Pixel: Double date in Half Moon Bay
Survey says “Shutterbug Snaps” sucks, so in the spirit of New Year’s renewal, I’m retooling and going with “popular” demand. Thus, my …
Thursday 13: A delightful December snapshot
It’s Christmas eve eve eve and I keep wondering what happened to December. Or 2011 for that matter. With wrapping yet to …
Thursday 13: A stolen survey
Confession: I love surveys. Love! I couldn’t tell you why except that the randomness quotient generally pleases me and I can …
Proof the bouquet toss magic actually works: Congrats to Shannon & Simeon!
When things were sounding serious, I felt compelled to get to know this guy a little better so I sent him a …
Thursday 13: Favorite places
Today I’ve been grilled, screened, scanned, patted, shuttled and scuttled. I know without a doubt: The airport is not my favorite place …
Thursday 13: Confessions, volume III
Yesterday I discovered there are seven weeks until December 1. SEVEN. Which means 9-ish weeks until Christmas. To distract myself from that …
A Grateful Heart: It’s them little things that count
Despite the fact that I woke up at 4 a.m. to catch a 6 a.m. flight today, I’m feeling quite chipper. And …
A Grateful Heart: Friends, the secret to surviving comprehensive exams
Gratitude: “A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life.” Robert Emmons* On the first day, they put me in solitary. …
Gnomes-be-gone and other things
Designed by Fred Conlon Sour stomach, pounding heart, butterfly bombers, pinched shoulders, fitful sleep… Can you say anxiety? Welcome to the physiological …