Category: Royal
(My home stay mom Hazel, my home stay brother Steve, and granddaughter Courtney)
If you think living like a royal is easy, think again. Being part of The Firm requires a lifetime commitment to rules and more ... Read More »
Category: Royal
Category: Royal
Our royal wedding correspondent’s epic five days in England.
Category: Communication & Technology
There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to remember someone’s name. This is a challenge for many people, present company included. Some consider remembering names an art, and an art it is if you’re in the business of sales—recalling names is ... Read More »
Category: Fitness & Health
I didn’t see it coming, nor did I want to see it, but my niece did, and she was grossed out by a woman parading around the locker room in her birthday suit. Of course, you can’t wear a towel ... Read More »
Category: Holiday Etiquette
Holiday travel is in full swing, which means crowds and flared tempers at our nation’s airports. With the exception of flying on Air Force One, pleasure and flying do not go hand in hand. Airline travel is becoming more and more uncomfortable ... Read More »
Category: Events
The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
—William Wordsworth
The month of October and natural disasters are synonymous, at least in the Bay Area. Historically, many ... Read More »
Category: Communication & Technology
The inglorious TV election drama has finally ended. In Left Coast San Francisco, a post-election pall of fog hangs over our city, much like the hanging chads of 2000.
We finally have a president-elect, but he might ... Read More »
Category: Events
Dinner parties are nervous-making events for many people—so many questions, so many rules! Here’s a short Q&A to help make your next dinner party fun for both you and your guests.
Category: Holiday Etiquette
The holidays are the most festive time of year, but they can also be the most tension-filled. Here are some tips on how to have a low-stress season.
• At the holidays, think merry and bright vs. serious ... Read More »