Visit with the sisters, in chronological order.
Thursday — Went to Yoshi’s in Oakland. This is a favorite haunt of Brianne and Paul. I can see the appeal even though I’m not a huge jazz fan. It’s like Jammin’ Java but bigger and plusher. We saw Roberta Gamborini, who sang Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” very prettily, did [...]

I switched books temporarily. “The Geography of Bliss” (Eric Weiner) seemed to suit itself better to traveling. The author visits some of the happiest places on earth and writes about his experiences. He also visits one of the saddest places on earth to serve as contrast. Oh, and includes a chapter about America. Cause, you [...]

I’ve bought a bunch of books for all the airplane riding I’ll be doing soon. I couldn’t wait to dive into the best-looking one, “Conversational Style” by Deborah Tannen. She spends the entire book analyzing a two-hour Thanksgiving Dinner conversation between people with different cultural backgrounds and personalities to bring insight to the way people [...]

I’ve been heavy-handed with the quotes lately, but I just can’t help it. I keep running into good ones that won’t let me leave them alone. I can’t believe I haven’t posted this one here before. This is the thing that made me want to see Garden State.
“You know that point in your life [...]

Scientific American: Who’s happy? You are
There Denmark goes, bein’ all awesome again… :)
(tags: international)

Minority Report: The burden of parenthood
“We live in a society that ostensibly honors families but won’t provide any social support to back up those values.” Article makes me want to scream.
(tags: women)

Crystal Skulls Deemed Fakes
So the newest Indiana Jones movie is based on a real Aztec legend. But the crystal skulls proudly on display in Paris, London and D.C. museums? … Not so real.
(tags: movies science)

The Space Between: Bon Anniversaire
Oh BOY does this ring true. It’s about the non-stop voices that begin to ring in women’s [...]

Well, there’s been a lot of down time after Paris, but that is soon to change. 2 weeks from now I start an avalanche of traveling. First I’m off to San Jose to see my sisters. We will go bridesmaid dress shopping and who knows what else. Then I’m off to Long Beach vicinity for [...]