As the calendar goes, this is a time of peace on Earth and goodwill to all men. Then, there’s the recent, hotly contested, downright coarse presidential election and its aftermat... Read More
As I write this December column, we have voted — or at least half the country has — to change the way our nation does business, and the bull is no longer merely visiting the... Read More
Thanks to rising home prices (and we know they have been rising in San Francisco), homeowners (and investors) are getting wealthier, according to a recent study from real estate da... Read More
SFMOMA is presenting the first comprehensive retrospective of Bruce Conner, one of the leading art figures in the Bay Area from the 1950s until his death in 2008. Conner’s unconv... Read More
As part of an ongoing series dedicated to the artist’s work, SFMOMA presents Paul Klee’s paintings, drawings, and prints alongside the handmade puppets he created for his son, ... Read More
Christmas is about music. it’s also about generosity of spirit, whether you can play an instrument or sing. But anybody can sing — as long as you want to sing. The only require... Read More
I heard from a lot of readers about last month’s Reynolds Rap (“The me-me-me millionaires”), mostly positive (the folks at Salesforce) and some surprisingly negative (tech fo... Read More
When the time comes to put on a silly paper hat, blow into a toy noisemaker, and raise a glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve, will you be doing it to celebrate the end of a wond... Read More
Muttville senior dog rescue, one of our very favorite rescue groups, has made the top 10 finalists for CNN Hero of the Year. While volunteering at the San Francisco SPCA, Sherri Fr... Read More
Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More
Nature gives you the face you have at 20. Life shapes the face you have at 30. But at 50 you get the face you deserve. — Coco Chanel We dare contradict chanel and say we believe ... Read More
GEORGE LUCAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON PAUSE Grady Ranch, filmmaker and philanthropist George Lucas’s ambitious plan to build affordable housing on his property in Marin Coun... Read More
Medium-priced homes often include some remodeling. It is common to find a home with an upgraded kitchen or bath or both, but a trip to the basement might reveal a different picture... Read More
During the holiday and winter months, we tend to turn our focus indoors as the rains (we hope) set in. With a little love, you can keep the plants and trees you purchase for the ho... Read More
As December tumbles in to the sound of jingle bells and cheer, awards season ramps up in Movieland. Holidays mean blockbusters and prestige releases from the major studios. But the... Read More