Last month I wrote about finding hope in 2021, and I have had to remind myself several times about finding that hope. I love this city, there are so many things that make it great... Read More
It didn’t take long for the start of 2021 to feel like a rinse and repeat of 2020, between surging Covid numbers and the insurrection at the Capitol — and that was just the fi... Read More
I don’t think there is anyone sad to see 2020 come to an end. What a year! My first column of the year is usually about looking forward to the year ahead, possibly making some ... Read More
Who would have thought back in March that we would be heading into December with another surge of coronavirus cases and planning for a Covid Christmas? I certainly did not, and at... Read More
As San Francisco’s Covid numbers are rising rapidly, many parents might be reconsidering their child’s return to campus. We have heard much national debate from admin... Read More
Covid-19 has affected all of us in some way. Beyond the health repercussions, there has been an economic and mental health impact — increased homelessness, and boarded-up busine... Read More
It’s a distinct feeling, one of shock where your heart stops, it feels impossible to catch your breath, and the whole room goes blurry. Only a few times have I experienced this,... Read More
Usually at this time of year I am awaiting school supply shopping lists, looking for deals on backpacks and tennis shoes, and taking inventory of what no longer fits. This year al... Read More
Who would have ever thought that in the middle of a major pandemic we could also be looking at the possibility of real change on an entirely different topic? Who would have ever t... Read More
The pandemic has forced us to face so much uncertainty over the past months, and as we near the end of the school year, we know two things: Scientists are all but guaranteeing a s... Read More
There are many valuable lessons that can be learned from getting our children to help around the house. Chores can be a great way to teach responsibility, independence, and a stro... Read More
With the current shelter-in-place order throwing our lives into a tailspin seemingly overnight, it probably comes as no surprise that we’ve not published our calendar of eve... Read More
Our daily life has been turned upside down due to COVID-19. We are all sheltering in place for the foreseeable future — our kids are remote learning from home, our partners are ... Read More
As the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue, many are searching for ways to support one’s immune system. Amidst the panic, it is important to be reminded that on his... Read More
Over the holidays our family ventured across the world for an unforgettable and life-changing experience in South Africa. We went on safari and saw so many animals up close in thei... Read More