We’ve had a couple of very hot days around San Francisco, to the point it was stifling. San Franciscans are never happy with our climate – too cold, too hot, too foggy, too windy. But it is what it is – global warming or not, we have seen the same pattern year in and year out. Doesn’t mean I don’t believe in global warming or are not concerned with all the issues surfacing across the globe, I am simply stating around this part of the world, we have grown accustom to the seasons.

Today, after finishing up a conference call, working from home, since my beautiful dog isn’t feeling his best. Hasn’t really for a while, I realize I needed a distraction or two and what better way then to focus on some not front-page topics.

How To teach your children to be more independent sparked an interest and thought I’d share.

If you happen to be a bit of a art and culture fan – A tour of Rome’s Last Sanctuary of Renaissance Splendor

If architecture and engineering is your thing, then here’s a list of 27 most beautiful skyscrapers from around the world – naturally the TransAmerica building from San Francisco made it on the list

Not too soon I can assure you – gift shopping for that special person in your life – for the holidays or birthdays

This guide to your trip to New York for the holidays –

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