What a year. After much hibernating and isolating, we were finally able to finally move about. One of the most moving moments of 2021 for me was getting my first vaccine shot. Standing patiently in the long line waiting my turn to receive the shot felt vaguely patriotic and emotional.

The real estate market continued it’s crazy ascent and I was busy helping several sellers with large renovations prior to selling their homes and buyers navigate the challenges of buying a home in Marin with so little inventory and so much demand. Deep gratitude to my wonderful clients who trusted me on this journey. The best part of what I do is meeting so many interesting people whose lives I can have a small and positive impact upon. My why is to connect authentically with each person and to leave things better than when I first encounter them.

With your enthusiastic response to my annual Your Charity/My Donation program and my participation in the Awesome Foundation, I was able to give over $4000 to local organizations such as 10000 Degrees, Marin Humane, Vivalon, Adopt A Family, Wildcare, the Tam High Foundation, KIDDO and many more in 2021.

With vaccination came the possibility of doing something I love again-travel. In the Fall, I journeyed to Italy to ride bikes in the Tuscan countryside for 6 days and met a wonderful group of new friends who share my cycling passion. In all, we rode 275 miles, climbed over 20,000 feet and ate countless plates of pasta! Travel has a way of opening my heart and mind and this adventure did just that.

The highlight of the year was the simplest thing and that is to connect with loved ones. The ability to gather again, to see friends, to share a meal and raise a glass was the most precious and poignant and I will never take the ability to connect for granted again.

Finally, as I look back on this year of high highs and some bumps in the road, I hope that I met each moment with grace, patience and generosity. Wishing you health, joy, laughter and most of all love in 2022.