On September 11, 2001, I remember being acutely aware as events unfolded that the world had changed. History had been made and nothing would ever be the same again. On November 4, 2008, a new moment in history was marked as the United States elected its first African-American president. What a proud moment for our nation! And what a contrast of hope compared to the terrorist attacks which were the harbinger of fear. Today, we proudly inaugurate Barack Hussein Obama the 44th President of the United... Read→
I started running a few years ago, mainly because I wanted to avoid the expanding waist line that was creeping up on me. After a year or so of running on the treadmill, I decided to run along San Francisco’s famous scenic waterfront. I discovered that in the fresh air, I could run faster and further. I also discovered that by running, I could bring my mind and body into sync. A few months later, I saw the flier for the National AIDS Marathon Training Program. They trained me to run the S.F.... Read→
There are but a handful of truly memorable days in each of our lives. The day we graduate from high school is one of the first. Today I experienced another memorable day as I watched my daughter graduate from high school. It was just a perfect day, utterly satisfying and completely her day. Going forward there will be other truly memorable days: graduation from college, getting married, the birth of children and perhaps grandchildren. Each of these days will be memorable in their own right because... Read→
This brand book was prepared to introduce the “One Citi” brand concept to the numerous and varied lines of business for international banking giant, Citi. The book is perfect bound with many examples of logos, wordmarks, relevant images, color palettes, and typography in the Citi system. My role in this project was production of flawless press-ready digital files from approved design files prepared by the design team at Landor Associates, a renowned international branding agency in San Francisco. Additionally,... Read→
It’s always sad to lose a member of the family. We were never really dog people, but when my dad brought Bianca home to my mom many years ago, it was love at first sight. As a puppy, Bianca was about the size of a coffee cup. Though her size only increased slightly as she grew up, her presence in our hearts grew very large. I’ll remember her best for her chronic good mood, her playful defense-to-the-death of her valued treats, her gentle snoring and her playful nature. Tonight she died of sudden... Read→
