San Francisco had a break today in a series of winter storms. So while the Mid-Atlantic digs out from “Snowpacolypse”, I went for a post-brunch stroll with some friends on 24th Street in Noe Valley.
As someone with a love of ethnographic research, I enjoy discovering new approaches to live. And San Francisco thrives in that… »
We’ve discovered chapter books at our house this winter. Chapter books serve as a bridge between simple readers and Harry Potter. It’s been fascinating to see which children are drawn to which series and why.
I wasn’t so surprised that my son’s friends are picking up… »
Like every good west coast dweller, I have a long and complicated relationship with coffee. It began when I was in high school and I had my “starter” coffee: International Coffees’ Café Vienna – an instant luscious mix of coffee, milk and cinnamon perfect for… »
I fully realized that the Whoopie Pie was making a comeback during a post-Christmas shopping trip to Williams Sonoma. There, I found a whoopie pie kit and special pan in… »
A few weeks ago I participated in a 39-mile walk to support breast cancer research and detection. I walked on my own and looked forward to the hours of “free”… »
I’ve been thinking a bit more about safety this weekend. Yesterday, October 17, was the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta quake that shook the Bay Area for 15 seconds,… »
