Silicon Valley vs. Twin Cities Housing Prices Yeah, Yeah, California has mountains, the ocean, and a (too-nice?**) sunny, mild climate. But, it’s also got a ton of people, earthquakes, sky-high gas prices, and even crazier housing prices — at least in the heart of Silicon Valley (note: I visited my college sophomore son there recently)....Read More
“Go West North Young Man” Which city had the warmest weather yesterday? A. Los Angeles B. Phoenix C. Miami D. Minneapolis Correct answer: “D.” (the Twin Cities were a balmy 92° yesterday). No, it doesn’t make any sense to me. But, it sure was nice! See also, “Winter Humor: Minnesota vs. Miami (& Elsewhere).“Read More
“Everyone should live in California, but leave before they get soft. Everyone should live in Manhattan, but leave before they get hard.” –Anonymous [Editor’s Note: David Letterman may be about to broadcast his last show, but his comedic contributions — including “Top Ten” lists — will live on. In that vein . . . I...Read More
What’s a “San Francisco Summer?” Sort of Like a New York Minute “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” –Mark Twain Clearly, Twain didn’t know the best time to visit San Francisco. That would be September – October, when the adjacent Pacific warms up usually chilly San Francisco — often into the...Read More
