The overall concept was enlightened self-interest, with a product geared to appeal to the vanities of people like themselves: stylish yet practical, moneyed yet conscientious. The kind of people who think of themselves as more than a collection of data points connoting exceptional privilege (private schools, Ivy League colleges, Wharton, Bain & Company). Who carry feed bags to restaurants with $24 entrées.

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Photo taken by me, 8/10/13. I used to live in New York and the Empire State Building was my landmark for “home.” Then I lived in Washington, DC and it was the Capitol Building. Now I’m in San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge is the sign that I am coming home.

How Vacations Affect Your Happiness

This article has always stuck in my mind and I think of it each time I plan a trip. The next big one is my honeymoon, which is still months away. But when I’m tired, or stressed, knowing this is coming up is enough to make me smile.

How Vacations Affect Your Happiness

This book: Cutting for Stone

Cutting for Stone.

Great story telling, emotions and images.

This book: Cutting for Stone