Musings from the tailor shop
Chengdu and Chicago?
Huh? you may wonder from the headline. Well, I'm catching up on posts about my trip on United's inaugural flight from SFO to Chengdu, China: My piece on Chengdu and whether it compares to Chicago went up on SFGate yesterday. You can check it out here to learn about my...
Changing the World, One Speech at a Time
“The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.”* I so believe this. Earlier this year I joined Toastmasters and have loved the challenge of learning the art of effective public speaking. The meetings are a highlight of my week—like a challenging sport for...
Why I Bought Melatonin Today
Today I bought a bottle of melatonin. It's a grape-flavored bottle of hope. Getting a good night’s sleep has become increasingly elusive for me, despite observing best practices. Add travel to the mix—including crossing the dateline a few times—and my trip to The...