Hank Rugg: Parenting a Parent
When it comes time to take care of your parents, it’s no surprise many of us feel overwhelmed and underprepared. Hank Rugg tells us his Perspective.
Jun 20, 2024•4 min
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Larry Lee: Bringing Memories to Life
Larry Lee found a way to connect with his mother and celebrate her life before she passed away.
Jun 19, 2024•4 min
Lorin Tams: The Database
With all the influence algorithms have on our lives, Lorin Tams has this case against allowing anything, or anyone, to put us in boxes.
Jun 18, 2024•4 min
Susan Dix Lyons: River
When your work involves helping others with trauma, it's crucial to take care of your own mental health. A meditative practice helps Susan Dix Lyons with hers.
Jun 17, 2024•4 min
Julian Morozoff: I Still Care
How are you supposed to go about your everyday life when wars are raging abroad? Julian Morozoff tells us his Perspective.
Jun 14, 2024•4 min
Michelle Zhu: My Son's Gift to His Working Mom
Is it possible to balance being a mom with a demanding career? Here's Michelle Zhu's Perspective.
Jun 13, 2024•4 min
Joan Steinau Lester: Loving Day
June is Pride Month, and Joan Steinau Lester celebrates two June Supreme Court decisions that are landmarks for progress in U.S. marriage laws. This Perspective originally aired in June 2021.
Jun 12, 2024•4 min
Keith Lam: Zero-Sum Game
The skills and lessons we learn from our academics and extra-curriculars can have many real-world applications. But Keith Lam tells us about one takeaway he says needs reconsideration.
Jun 11, 2024•4 min
Sofia Overby: Passion to Pointe
In our journeys to progress at a skill or hobby, many of us look to role models for guidance and inspiration. Sofia Overby tells us about the moment she became a role model herself.
Jun 10, 2024•4 min
Steven Saum: Commissioner of Forests and Weeds
For Steven Saum the life of his father, long ago passed away, is only slightly captured in a handful of momentos. This Perspective originally aired in June 2021.
Jun 07, 2024•4 min
Knives Nguyen: A Tricky Intersection
As a second generation Asian American, it was much easier for Knives Nguyen to come out to their friends at school than to their mom. YR Media brings their Perspective.
Jun 06, 2024•4 min
Arya Konanur: A Life Well Lived
Making a new friend at a senior home gave Arya Konanur a new perspective on a life well lived.
Jun 05, 2024•4 min
Antonio Inserni: Jury Selection
When you open your mail to find jury summons, what's your reaction? Antonio Inserni gives us reason to see it as an opportunity.
Jun 04, 2024•4 min
Paul Staley: Lost Items
Where do our lost things go, and will we meet them again--in this life, or the next? Here's a Perspective from Paul Staley.
Jun 03, 2024•4 min
Tejaswini Ravindra: A Mouse in the House
When Tejaswini Ravindra took a moment to look a little mouse in the eyes, she saw a lot more than just a pest.
May 31, 2024•4 min
Linda Gebroe: Wordplay
For Linda Gebroe, the magic of baseball isn’t just in the game, but also in the way we talk about it.
May 30, 2024•4 min
Chen Yu: Finding Humility in a Glass of Wine
Cultural norms don't always translate. Chen Yu tells us about the importance of recognizing the blinders on our own perspectives.
May 29, 2024•4 min
Adam Silva: A Week in the Outdoors
When staring at a screen all day became draining, Adam Silva took to the great outdoors and learned the importance of stepping out of his comfort zone.
May 28, 2024•4 min
Lee Barron: Being Supportive
What do you say to comfort someone who's going through chemotherapy? Lee Barron has this advice.
May 27, 2024•4 min
Lia Seth: Worm's Eye View
The advice to "look on the bright side" can feel harsh and insensitive when we're going through our hardest times. But sometimes, a little perspective can help. Here's one from Lia Seth.
May 24, 2024•4 min
Annie Kassof: Nomad Life, Briefly
It's never too late to try something new and learn something about yourself. Annie Kassof tells us about her recent adventure.
May 23, 2024•4 min
David Metzger: Vegetable Love
David Metzger loves meat and eggs, and his wife eats neither. But when he considers the world he wants to inhabit, those veggies are looking and tasting better.
May 22, 2024•4 min
Matt Biers-Ariel: A Teacher's Summer Vacation
Despite the summer break, teaching high school is a year-round career. Matt Biers-Ariel tells us how he spends his summer as a teacher.
May 21, 2024•4 min
Emily Sobelman: Wellness Backfire
The health and wellness industry is strong in the Bay Area. But striving for an industry's concept of health can backfire. Here's a Perspective from Emily Sobelman.
May 20, 2024•4 min
XiLin Choi: Dealing With Your Boss
Figuring out how to deal with the boss – good or bad – can be a challenge that some workers never master. But XiLin Choi has already learned some valuable lessons.
May 17, 2024•4 min
Bob Riley: Bike to Work Day
Today is the annual Bike To Work (or wherever) Day. Bob Riley tells us why he participates.
May 16, 2024•4 min
Zachary Matsumoto: Family History
To explore the person he is today, Zachary Matsumoto explored his family history. Here's what he learned.
May 15, 2024•4 min
Sarita Sarvate: Pet Crazy
One aspect of American culture shock ended up being a positive change for Sarita Sarvate.
May 14, 2024•4 min
Mary Vradelis: Lessons from the Attic
Every now and then, our old habits could use a review and a refresh. Here's a Perspective from Mary Vradelis.
May 14, 2024•4 min
Terence Krista: Tree TV
When stress feels overwhelming and unending, even the smallest relief counts. Terence Krista has this Perspective. This piece originally aired in March 2020.
May 10, 2024•4 min
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