Olives Are Not Just For Martinis

I had an olive manicure today. Very oily but the arm massage was heaven. It's recommended for dry, brittle cuticles like mine. Unfortunately, after tonight's dishes my nails are dry again :(

Some of My Best Friends by Emily Bernard

My dear friend, Janie, gave me a book today titled "Some of My Best Friends" - Writings on Interracial Friendships by Emily Bernard. I look forward to reading and enjoying this work and wanted to share. I received this book right after I got another free donut today from Starbucks (it was broken but tasted just as good). The book had special meaning for me today as I mourn the loss of a former co-worker named Nicole T. Nicole was a fabulous attorney, sharp dresser and a classy lady who passed away two nights ago - gone too soon. I hate cancer. She was only 30-something. I was reading some old email exchanges between the two of us and it made me smile. Try to make friends with someone today who looks completely opposite from you. They mind end up being one of your "best friends."

Peace,
D.

Starbucks Now Has Top Pot Doughnuts

What a way to start the day! The manager at the Starbucks at 50 California Street in San Francisco (Ryan) let me "taste test" their new old fashioned donuts. They come in Chocolate and Regular iced and they're from Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle. The story behind these donuts is pretty cool. Check out their website.

http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com/

It's going to be a great Monday!

Martin Luther King Day - January 15

"It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can stop him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important."
Martin Luther King Jr.
US black civil rights leader & clergyman (1929 - 1968)

Be Not Overcome By Evil,

But Overcome Evil With Good.

St. Paul