Megan O'Malley: Women in Mythology
Megan O'Malley reflects on myths about women throughout the ages.
Mar 11, 2025•4 min
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Susan DeMersseman: Uncharted Territory
For Susan DeMersseman, having a core group of friends that help each other navigate traveling, health issues and aging makes all the difference.
Mar 10, 2025•4 min
Steven Birenbaum: Straight to Voicemail
Steven Birenbaum shares his frustration after his late father's voicemails were accidentally deleted.
Mar 07, 2025•4 min
Cheryl Downes McCoy: Choosing to Love
Cheryl Downes McCoy shares about what it was like raising a child who identifies as transgender and why supporting them is so important.
Mar 06, 2025•4 min
Vern Tegger: Terms and Conditions Apply
Vern Tegger shares why it's important to read the Terms of Service when signing up for a service.
Mar 05, 2025•4 min
Richard Swerdlow: Having "The Talk"
Richard Swerdlow shares how now is the right time to have difficult conversations on politics.
Mar 04, 2025•4 min
Max Gutmann: Taking Risks and Defining Them
Max Gutmann shares how a true risk is worth the reward.
Mar 03, 2025•4 min
Julia Chen: Girls of Four Generations
Julia Chen shares about her complicated relationship with her mother and how that changed once she had a daughter.
Feb 28, 2025•4 min
Marisela Gonzáles Ginestra: Why Representation Matters
For Marisela Gonzáles Ginestra, hearing stories that reflect her community and background makes all the difference.
Feb 27, 2025•4 min
Gayle Asali Dickson: Black History is American History
Gayle Asali Dickson reflects on her role in the Black Panther Party and the importance of Black History Month.
Feb 26, 2025•4 min
Millie Watson: Love Exists
Millie Watson shares her triumphs and struggles finding love.
Feb 25, 2025•4 min
Jessica Smits: It's All About Respect
After witnessing adults being rude to kids on the field, cross country coach Jessica Smits says it's time for the disrespect to end.
Feb 24, 2025•4 min
Randolf Klein: The Final Frontier
Randolf Klein shares why diversity matters when providing opportunities in the workplace.
Feb 21, 2025•4 min
Carole Henmi: A Day of Remembrance
Carole Henmi reflects on the U.S. executive order that authorized the internment of Japanese Americans and how it impacted her family.
Feb 20, 2025•4 min
Hunter Stoval: I Won't Be Erased
Despite the recent executive orders from the Trump administration, Hunter Stoval stands proudly in his identity.
Feb 19, 2025•4 min
Yumi Wilson: Missing the Signs
Yumi Wilson opens up about taking care of her sister and recognizing abuse after she was brutally attacked by her husband.
Feb 18, 2025•4 min
Isabel Daniels: Closure
Isabel Daniels reflects on one of life’s most difficult losses: the loss of a friendship.
Feb 17, 2025•4 min
Veronica Sibley: The Sandwich Generation
Caring for an aging parent while raising your own children can be a daunting task. But this is one challenge you don’t have to face alone, as Veronica Sibley reminds us.
Feb 14, 2025•4 min
Keith Barlow: It's Never Too Late
Keith Barlow shares how learning other languages was embraced by his family.
Feb 13, 2025•4 min
Saachi Dhillon: When Friends Change
For Saachi Dhillon, navigating high school came with new changes and challenges, especially with friendships.
Feb 12, 2025•4 min
Elizabeth Levett Fortier: The People on the Bus
Elizabeth Levett Fortier reminds us that the value of a San Francisco Muni ride is often much higher than the fare.
Feb 11, 2025•4 min
Disha Zaidi: Navigating Sympathy and Empathy
After her father fell ill, Disha Zaidi shares how empathy from friends and family made a big impact.
Feb 10, 2025•4 min
Andrea Stryer: The Gingko Tree
Andrea Stryer reflects on an exchange she had with a teacher who challenged her work on a school project.
Feb 07, 2025•4 min
Tim Davern: The Earth is a Liver
Tim Davern shares the parallels of repairing liver function and taking care of planet Earth.
Feb 06, 2025•4 min
Elizabeth Rynecki: How Oceans Shape Our Lives
Elizabeth Rynecki shares about the important role oceans and trading goods play in our everyday lives.
Feb 05, 2025•4 min
Ben Friedman: A Grateful Dad
Ben Friedman shares why he appreciates having time to spend with his son.
Feb 04, 2025•4 min
Cate Steane: Everyone Needs Compassion
While grieving the loss of her best friend, Cate Steane shares why having compassion for others is so important.
Feb 03, 2025•4 min
Jenness Hobart: Aging Into Things
Jenness Hobart shares how her life experiences have changed as she ages.
Jan 31, 2025•4 min
Whitney Sterten-Hall: What Remains
Whitney Sterten-Hall shares her memories about the Altadena home she grew up in that was recently devastated by wildfires in Los Angeles.
Jan 30, 2025•4 min
Grant Yee: Hit the Ground Running
Grant Yee shares how he became passionate about playing volleyball and how it improved his life.
Jan 29, 2025•4 min
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