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Making high heel shoes comfortable
(Aug 1, 2008) — 5 comments

I have learned that wearing any shoes with a heel that's higher than 2" is asking for trouble--really painful trouble...That being said, there are ... more

Best washer/dryer features?
(Aug 1, 2008) — 9 comments

I can tell that our washer/dryer is nearing the end of their lives, so in anticipation of that, I thought I'd do a bit of research: what are the f... more

Good tailor?
(Aug 1, 2008) — 1 comment — San Francisco, California

I need to make some basic alterations to some clothes--e.g., hemming pants, skirts. Does anyone have a good tailor that they can recommend? more

Good gardener?
(Aug 1, 2008) — no comments — San Francisco, California

Any recommendations for a good gardener who doesn't charge an arm and a leg? We live in SF, and I guess we like our gardener OK, but he seems less... more

Donating an old couch
(Aug 1, 2008) — 4 comments — San Francisco, California

So we finally got a new couch--yaaay!!! Now we need to figure out what to do with our old couch. We'd like to donate it since it's still quite us... more

Picture framing
(May 16, 2008) — no comments

Can anyone recommend a good picture framer? I have an oil painting that needs framing, and I would like a recommendation where I can get good advi... more

comments

Best Pizza in San Francisco?
(Dec 4, 2008)

I am a fan of thin crust pizza and my particular favorites are Piccino's in the Dogpatch area and Gialina in Glen Park. more

Netflix queue revisited - movies this...
(Oct 20, 2008)

We saw this great documentary series at the SF International Film Festival a couple of years ago. It's available on Netflix and I would highly rec... more

Mad Men - Season One
(Oct 9, 2008)

I too am a big fan. It's an awesome show! more

Making high heel shoes comfortable
(Aug 29, 2008)

Thanks for the recommendation! Another brand that I have been hearing about as comfortable yet stylish is Chie Mihara. Unfortunately, it too is r... more

Help with my netflix queue
(Aug 29, 2008)

Yes, the gun-happy girlfriend is my hero! It's a lot of fun! more

Donating an old couch
(Aug 2, 2008)

Thanks for the suggestion, Aura. I will definitely give them a call! more

Help with my netflix queue
(Jul 19, 2008)

If you missed any of the earlier episodes, you can watch them online at http://www.usanetwork.com/series/burnnotice/video/fullep/. more

Help with my netflix queue
(Jul 18, 2008)

I would say give it another shot and keep watching a couple more episodes. If it still doesn't grab you, then let it go...have you started watchin... more

Help with my netflix queue
(Jul 13, 2008)

Another recommendation: Supernatural. Really fun show! The lead characters are supposed to be in their early 20s, but they seem to enjoy classic... more

Help with my netflix queue
(Jul 10, 2008)

I've seen the series, and it is really good! more

Help with my netflix queue
(Jul 10, 2008)

And another good TV series is the new Battlestar Galactica (not the 70's series). Whereas the 70s series was kind of campy, the new one is quite d... more

Help with my netflix queue
(Jul 10, 2008)

Burn Notice, Season 1 just came out, and it's outstanding. Season 2 is starting tomorrow night! more

Golden Gate Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant
(May 8, 2008)

The bakery next door is fantastic as well. I just don't remember the name for it. I will post a review as soon as I figure it out... more

Trader Joe's Co
(May 4, 2008)

I shop here a lot because I started doing the South Beach diet. Here are my staples for that diet: --goat milk yogurt: it's got half the fat ... more

Foster City Library
(May 4, 2008)

I didn't see any private rooms when I was there, but then again, I wasn't looking for them. You might want to check with them... more

Target
(Apr 26, 2008)

I love Tar-jay! It's a great place to get the basics for home and life... more

Prolific Oven
(Apr 23, 2008)

I loved the carrot cake here too...especially the frosting! more

reviews

Fat Wong's Kitchen
(May 7, 2008) — no comments

Great Chinese comfort food at great prices: For those who are fans of basic noodle and congee dishes, this is a great place to go to! The f... more

Golden Gate Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant
(May 7, 2008) — 4 comments

Delicious dim sum and dinner option! Those of you who know me also know that my parents are extremely picky about their food--not only does ... more

Trader Joe's Co
(May 3, 2008) — 2 comments

Great grocery store! I do most of my grocery shopping at Trader Joe's. They have great sauces, amazing selection of cheeses at reasonable p... more

Rain Design iWoofer iPod nano 2.1 Speaker w FM
(Apr 26, 2008) — no comments

Great basic speaker for your iPod: I bought these speakers at the last MacWorld and have been enjoying using them ever since. With this gad... more

Foster City Library
(Apr 25, 2008) — 2 comments

Amazing public library: I went there to meet with a user research subject. He wanted to meet us at the library because there is free WiFi t... more

Sushitomi Restaurant
(Apr 23, 2008) — no comments

One of the best sushi restaurants: The sushi/sashimi here is super-fresh and very tasty. Great selection of fish. And their toro is among ... more

El Tonayense Taco Truck
(Apr 19, 2008) — 1 comment

Great tacos! I love the tacos at this taco truck. My particular favorites are the al pastor (marinated roast pork) and the tongue tacos--yu... more

The Eyre Affair: A Thursday Next Novel
(Apr 19, 2008) — no comments

Fun read for the English Lit wonks: This is a unique mystery taking place in a reimagined England where the citizenry is ga-ga about their l... more

Sports Medicine Institute
(Apr 19, 2008) — no comments

Great therapeutic massages, physical therapy: This place was a lifesaver for me after I got rear-ended on the 101 about a year ago. Months ... more

Conduit
(Apr 19, 2008) — no comments

Tasty but a bad value: I went there last night as part of my monthly Girls' Dinner Club. The food was pretty interesting and tasty for the ... more

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