May 29, 2020

Hi Gang,

Short weeks are the best – we really need more of them. It’s already Friday, and I have big plans to sit in my yard. Just like last weekend. And the one before that. And the one before that. But I tell you what – you haven’t LIVED until you’ve listened to a full set of Neil Diamond in an inflatable hot tub.

Money talks

But it don't sing and dance

And it don't walk

And long as I can have you

Here with me

I'd much rather be

Forever in blue jeans

The man was a prophet! That’s us – forever in blue jeans! Isolation and boredom aside, this thing has its perks. We’ve always been pretty relaxed on the West Coast, but I wonder how this will shape all those uptight East Coast dress codes in the future. This may be the death of the suit… Diamond called it first!

News & Resources

• Skills for working at home with children during lockdown – surprisingly they don’t list “drink heavily” as one of them

• McKinsey: Reopening safely: Sample practices from essential businesses

• 23 Brilliant Life Lessons From Anthony Bourdain – although I do NOT agree with #s 15 & 16!

From the Community

• Sierra Oncology brings on former Aimmune CEO to the helm – congrats, Stephen Dilly!!!

• Kura flashes positive HRAS data on once-failed J&J drug – Wohoo!!! Awesome news, Troy Wilson and the best leadership team in the biz. OK, I’m a little biased… 😉

• Kinnate Biopharma Appoints Nima Farzan as Chief Executive Officer – more new co growth in San Diego!

• ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Appoints Mark Schneyer as Senior Vice President, Business Development and Chief Business Officer – and veteran co growth!

Food Fight – send me yours!

Today’s winner is my colleague, Sara Sandifer, who copilots with Gabby, Yvonne, Bizzy and me on many searches.

Chef’s comments: “This is our fake birthday cake. Fake because it’s no one’s birthday. Owen was 5 and 1/6.” Brilliant strategy.

A Little Levity

• “This video is a tribute in memory of my horse Sterling Silver. It fit our lifestyle beautifully, sung as only David Hasselhoff can sing it. (I was recovering from a dislocated shoulder - that is why my left arm is in a sling)” – There aren’t words… 🙊🙉🙈

• Neil Diamond COLORING BOOK a Collectible Unauthorized Biography – not recommended, apparently!

Be well,

Jackie