Monthly Archives: August 2008

If John McCain becomes president, he will be the oldest President to have ever been elected to office. He’s a cancer survivor. And, for his VP, he picks Sarah Palin, Govenor of Alaska. Is this someone ready to lead the … Continue reading →

I got a call a few days ago from yogajournal.com’s talented editorial director, Andrea Kowalski. She tells me we’re sending a blogger to the DNC, and could I send a press release out on it. “Oy,” I thought, “If anyone … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed, without planning or trying, that every August I clean out my closet. Not such exciting news, but this year, my annual closet cleaning gave me an unanticipated gift. I not only found some clothes I really liked but … Continue reading →

Whether in politics, Hollywood, or in my personal circle of friends, I don’t care who sleeps with who. I don’t care if a politician is gay (unless he’s a homophobe in public, then all bets are off). So I just … Continue reading →

I picked my boys up from camp yesterday, and got them fabulous cupcakes from Love at First Bite — a cupcakery (who cares if that’s a word) smack in the heart of Berkeley’s “Gourmet Ghetto”. (The boys each wanted crushed … Continue reading →

I am madly in love with The Xocolate Bar – a new chocolate store in Berkeley at 1709 Solano Avenue. Owned by Malena and Clive, a former metalsmith and glassblower respectively, their chocolates are deep, rich, and wonderful (my favorites … Continue reading →