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As we finish our 5th week of Shelter-in-Place in San Francisco, spirits are generally good around the city. A new routine has taken place in my weekday schedule. Following a Zoom meditation session offered every Mon-Fri by my acupuncturist, I work from 9:00-3:00.By 3:00PM, my husband and I head o...
04/20/2020
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After watching Andrea Bocelli's "Music for Hope" which he performed on Easter, 2020, the following music video from New York City in 2011 came across my screen. New York in suffering greatly now, but there's a spirit there not equaled in many other places. There will come a time when people gathe...
04/17/2020
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Andrea Bocelli broadcast this "Music for Hope" live this morning from the Duomo in Milan, Italy. Since my family and I were enjoying brunch together via Zoom at that time, I waited until this afternoon to listen and watch.I suspect you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Wishing you all a happy, hopefu...
04/12/2020
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There's a special beauty in hiking among the redwood trees on a rainy day. Along with fresh air and incredible beauty, Saturday's hike made me feel close to my brother-in-law who passed away the day before in a skilled nursing facility in New Jersey. Dave shared the same love of hiking, history a...
04/05/2020
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Rob Spinosa shares what leadership looks like. Take ownership. Don't point fingers. Never abuse our position. Acknowledge mistakes. Be honest. Thank you, Rob. Errors of Intent Watching the world grapple with a pandemic has had a profound impact on my ability to count blessings. Yes, we are she...
03/22/2020
Our colleague from southern California, Richard Daskam, posted this advice from Gary Keller of KW fame. I remember reading Keller's book, "Shift," many years ago and benefiting from its wisdom. We're in another period of shift. Thanks for posting this Richard Daskam and for allowing this re-blog...
03/17/2020
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I believe we are just at the tip of seeing our way of life change change quite drastically for an extended period of time while we wait to see the extent of the Covid-19 virus.Living in the midst of an urban area, quite likely we are at the leading edge of this change. Here in the San Francisco B...
03/15/2020
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Because of the Corona virus, my calendar has changed dramatically from the Sunday evening plan I set for the week. Today, Thursday, Friday and the weekend now look entirely different than they did two days ago due to all the canceled events, meetings, concerts, potluck dinners and theater product...
03/11/2020
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It's that time of year again, 100,000 FREE pick-your-own tulips at Union Square, San Francisco.Yes, that's correct. On Saturday, March 7, over 100,000 tulips will cover Union Square in San Francisco. Best of all, you're invited to visit the site and pick your own bunch of tulips to take home.A gi...
03/05/2020
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Knowing the inventory is an essential task of a real estate agent, and I often come across several properties each week that intrigue me, that offer something special and unique. This week is no exception.I have written before about the Edwardian condo listing I have on Nob Hill, at 1561 Sacramen...
03/04/2020