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2018-08-30
How do I lead my life so giving and taking is healthy? It’s clear there is an abundance of both givers and takers in any given organization or family. Every other person I’m meeting is telling me thei...
2018-08-27
It happened three times in the last few days. I've written out a blog, saved it and the next morning it didn't get published!!!! Therefore, I'm writing a new one again today. I don't mind the process....
2018-08-16
The author of LEAN IN, Sheryl Sandberg lost her husband and I'm reading her latest book OPTION B - facing adversity, building resilience and finding joy. She writes, “Growing up, I was taught to follo...
2018-08-15
Today, I’m having a protein drink from the Starbucks in the Country Mart here in Larkspur. I stopped by the diesel bookstore that is closing their doors this weekend and having a 30% off sale. That’s ...
2018-08-09
This year we’ve thought a lot about the end of life. At least for the last 10 years Sam said, "I don't mind dying, but I don't want it to be too uncomfortable". Hospice care was great!! BJ Miller is t...
2018-08-03
On Thursday, August 2, we had a playdate with one of my new classmates, Saniyah. At their house they have an awesome pool that goes to about 11 feet. In the deep end, there are a ton of foothill yello...
2018-08-03
The number thirteen played actively throughout Sam Goto’s life. During his last days alive, we all knew he was dying and Kelly asked her dad, “If you find out you can communicate in the next life, wha...
2018-08-01
Today, I’m feeling tested as to how much I can rely on people’s words. I grew up assuming, I needed to be true to my word. Isn’t the “truth” important? Isn’t even a hand-shake a contract to fulfilling...
2018-07-27
Check out Kelly McGonigal’s TED TALK. She is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who is known for her work in the field of 'science help' which focuses on translating insights fr...
2018-07-21
According to John Wooden, he carried a card with these words in his wallet all his life - given to him upon graduation by his father. The quote has hung on the Goto's fridge for years as a favorite as...