i am so envious of your trip to san francisco. i miss sf and wellington reminds me of the city and of tiburon quite a bit. the green rolling hills, quaint little houses dotting them and the unique weather system is similar. i had the wildest, funnest times of my life there and many of my fondest memories were shared with you.

i too love anthony bourdain. did you ever see the episode of a cook’s tour when he went to the french laundry and thomas keller made him that marlborough tobacco flan because he didn’t want him to have to leave the table for a smoke? what the fuck!?! he frickin’ inhaled it. he is the rock star of chefs, no doubt.

i too wonder how mothers take care of small children without losing their minds. as the mother of 2, i takes all i can muster not to lose it some days. my boys are 16 months and 3 years 4 months and i go to bed pretty early these days. i have never respected my mom more than i do now and that repspect grows every day.

have fun at the symposium!

love,
lisa

ps have you seen “brick”? it is a really good film noir set in present day and filmed at san clemente high school. a good rental.