A few months ago, I stumbled across Hillbilly Elegy and put it on my to-read list. A short time later, when one of my book clubs announced it as their June pick, I knew I wouldn't be skipping that meeting. I was fascinated by his hillbilly-to-Silicon-Valley-investor Cinderella story. This wouldn't ... VIEW POST
Archives for June 2017
3 Ways To Be Someone’s Fairy Godmother in San Francisco
There are many avenues through which people define success, but I can personally say that getting involved with a charity I connected with on more than just a tangential level worked wonders for me. I had heard of The Princess Project in passing, but when the name came up again at a work meeting, ... VIEW POST
How To Break Out Of Your Life Bubble
Do you ever feel like you do the same stuff over and over and haven’t seen anything new in ages? My mother used to work in Manhattan and never went to visit the Statue of Liberty because she figured it would always be there. Well, it is still there, but now she’s lived in California for a few ... VIEW POST
Things That’ll Happen at Your SF Networking Event
You work in tech - and you're in San Francisco? Shocking. If there’s one thing that can be said about San Franciscans, it’s that we sure do love our city – quirks, nuances, isms, Sushirritos and all. Every place has its stereotypes, and they can be even more amusing when they play out in front ... VIEW POST
How Caretaking Can Make You Neglect Your Needs
Many people are lucky enough to have a "responsible friend" – the one who organizes day trips, volunteers to be designated driver, and makes sure everyone's hydrated after a night of drinking. This friend could be a natural caretaker or a caregiver. The two may sound the same, but there’s a sharp ... VIEW POST