Tilden park carousel in Berkeley, ca- last night

Tonight is the last night before Christmas for the Tilden park carousel! this is a berkeley, ca tradition!

Ice skating and drinks in old oakland

Ice skating at 9th and Washingtonian old oakland is a spectacular date! I went with my son this evening and there were plenty of couples! There is also a small trailer set up next to the rink with both hot chocolate and water for the kiddos and cocktails and other adult beverages! Holiday Ice Oaklandice.com Now through January 5th The whiskey chaser Www.thewhiskeychaser.com (415) 903-0087

Favorite ice cream shoppe, Oakland, ca- Fenton’s

Take your sweetie to Fenton’s for a huge Fenton’s Oakland, on Piedmont Avenue

Belcampo Restaurant in Jack London Square

The outdoor dining at Belcampo has heat lamps, furry blankets, and yummy meat centered food!

Dog friendly dining at Jack London square- Belcampo

Belcampo at Jack London Square has a warm and cozy dog friendly area. Belcampo has outdoor heaters and furry blankets!

Karaoke at the Cinema Grill- Wednesdays

There is karaoke at the Cinema Grill on Wednesdays from 9 PM to 12:30 AM. Cinema Grill Alameda, CA

Alameda theater and Cinema Grill

The outside patio of the Cinema Grill is delightful- there are couches, heat lamps, mood music, etc. Even better, the grill is right next door to the Alameda Theater and there is parking across the street! Cinema Grill 2301 Central Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 (Next door to the Alameda Theater)

Recommended cookbook: The Foreign Cinema Cookbook by Gayle Pirie and John Clark

I really want to visit the Foreign Cinema Cookbook in the mission district in San Francisco.  I discovered the The Foreign Cinema Cookbook in the Spice Shop on Grand Avenue in Oakland, CA

Why men need to meet and keep a muse

A dear friend told me recently that behind every successful man is a woman.  My thought is that it is especially valuable for men to meet a muse.  Yet, I have seen many men not treat the muse in their life with the love, respect, and compassion the deserve.  Suddenly, the man loses the magic.

Lesson:  love your first muse, men, I have rarely seen a guy find a second muse.

“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.”
- Goethe