My Attempt at Actual ‘Social’ Distancing
We may be physically isolating, but we’re completely overindulging in online communication...
Recreate the Vibe of Your Old Co-Working Space at Home
Because your WFH environment affects your headspace...
My Heart Aches for Santa Cruz
The wildfires scorching our redwoods encapsulate California’s crises overload...
‘Inside Lands’ Is This Weekend. Here’s How to Celebrate From Your Bedroom.
You can still get the music, the drinks, the food, and the weed. You just need a laptop....
Ways You Can Help Wildfire Victims in Need Now
Everyone can do their part...
Weeks After We Moved Into Our First Home, We Were Forced to Evacuate
It’s time to reconsider our role on this land...
An Ode to Big Basin State Park, Which Has Been Devastated by the Wildfires
Hundreds of ancient redwood trees have burned in California’s oldest state park...
Be Prepared! A 5-Day(Ish) Guide to Basic Emergency Prepping
A practical step-by-step guide to help you feel less overwhelmed...
A Checklist for Deciding When to Meet a Date IRL
New relationship milestone: breaking quarantine...
What I Wish I Knew After My House Burned Down
I lost my house during the Oakland Hills fire of 1991. My house was a complete loss, and we chose to rebuild — these are my notes reflecting what I learned from that process....
I’m Turning 30 in 2020. I Don’t Want a Celebration.
Outside is off limits, and I don’t think anyone has energy left for a Zoom party...
2021 Won’t Magically Make Everything Better
We can’t wait; we need to change now...