From the pen of a friend — I surprised my friend when I told her I recently got married to my long-time boyfriend. She surprised me in return by sending me a lovely card and the following hand-written poem. Marianne’s Blooming Orchid Like an orchid, marriage needs delicate care. The green orb promises a bloom, Makes your…

From burritos, dim sum, clay pots, sourdough bread, farmers’ markets, and cioppino, San Francisco has you covered — Welcome to City by the Bay — The Food Edition. This is Part 2 of a series of articles dedicated to the place I have lived for over 25 years, San Francisco, the City by the Bay. You can find Part I here. In this story, I will focus on…

What would it take to change your mind? I recently attended a course that illuminates like a light bulb in a dark room. A favourite instructor of mine is Cassie Kozyrkov, ex-chief Decision Scientist at Google, who released a lecture on Decision Intelligence last week on LinkedIn. …

The Queen of True Wittiness — As a teenager studying in England, I spent countless hours in my school library reading Jane Austen’s novels. My most beloved is Pride and Prejudice, which has sold over 20 million copies since its publication and has inspired at least 17 films and drama productions like the 1995 BBC adaptation…

A wonderful visit to the ancient ground — It is when we are filled with awe at the sight of nature that we begin to think about things outside ourselves. A sense of awe helps us to slow down and stop worrying. It transforms negative emotions into positive feelings. It gives us pause and brings us joy.” Dr…

Accepting there won’t be a better past — One of the most common frustrations in life is things do not go our way. Our lives can be thrown a monkey wrench when we cannot meet our goals, lose money, fail a business, become sick, or lose someone we love. People disappoint, betray, or leave us, making us feel…

How-to Guide, Pros and Cons No doubt you have heard of AI in the past year and may have been looking for investment ideas to profit from the growth of the application of AI in various industries. Investing in companies that use AI or are powered by AI is an…

Are you a contributor to Google Maps? — I am one of those who like to snap a photo of my food and drinks wherever I go. I like to snap the interior, exterior, and surroundings of an eatery, museum, gallery, conference hall, park, salon, or even somebody else’s food! Naturally, I want to share the good (and…

Measure then seek improvement — financial strategies to consider — It is a fact that women are not just living longer than men but are getting more educated and making higher economic contributions to the world. According to the 2023 Pew Research Center report, women in America is the breadwinner in 16% of marriages today compared with 5% in 1972…