Zap-It! is so satisfying

Zap-It! Bug Zapper – Rechargeable Mosquito, Fly Killer and Bug Zapper Racket – 3000 Volt – USB Charging, Super-Bright LED Light to Zap in the Dark – Unique 3-Layer Safety Mesh That’s Safe to Touch Like a zit that has overstayed its welcome and you have to take matters into your own hands…. When you…

RAVE: Kumazasa Hand Soap from Nancy Boy

Nancy Boy I have been receiving Nancy Boy’s emails for years after a suggestion from my girlfriend in SF, who prides herself for being in the know for nice things. Their newsletter is hilarious and entertaining, you should sign up just for them. Having visited their shop on Hayes Street, it is surprisingly spare.  I…

Preparation for Japan

I think that I am set.  I have my passport, pack list, Japanese currency, train passes, hotel reservations, and special events arrangements. Getting the JR Pass, hotel arrangements, and the mifi in advance are important.  Everything else can be taken care of in Japan. The Japanese are precise about making reservations.  The country is not generally…

Thinking Fall – Luxury Cashmere

Found in a boutique near Berkeley, CA, my new Ozka cashmere scarf is one of the softest I have encountered.  I will wrap myself in this for the next 3 seasons. The closest cashmere scarves are Loro Piana and Chianti Cashmere.  …All worth seeking.