Meet the Fringe Mask—and the San Francisco Maker Behind This Iconic Pandemic Look
The mask you didn’t know you needed but definitely do...
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Van Dweller Makes Triumphant Return to Bay Area Hometown, Inspires Local Youth
When the adults of your hometown reject your unconventional lifestyle and the kids help you remember why you left...
7 Months In, This Is What It’s Like Riding Out the Pandemic With Your Parents
The number of young adults living with their families is at a record level since the Great Depression...
It Took a Global Pandemic for Me to Fully Appreciate San Francisco
I stopped mourning the version of the city I was missing out on and started settling into the one I could now embrace...
Priced Out of California, I Found a New Peaceful Life in New Mexico
While I mourn not being able to live in my hometown, Albuquerque doesn’t demand I sell my soul to make rent...
I Left San Francisco for the ‘Burbs Kicking and Screaming. I Don’t Hate It.
I now see our move to outside of Sacramento as a healthy and conscious uncoupling...
Things I Don’t Miss From Pre-Pandemic Life
Admit it, some things are better now...
Why I Hired a Life Coach During the Pandemic
Seeking professional guidance during pandemic unemployment has been a lifeline...
I Attended a Virtual Wedding. It Was More Moving Than I Thought It’d Be.
To my surprise, I actually felt like I was part of the celebration...
The ‘Buy Nothing’ Groups on Facebook Are What Humanity Needs Right Now
You could argue the project exemplifies the best of a socialist society — but we won’t get political...
The Insider’s Guide to Cleaner Indoor Air
Lessons learned in Beijing...
How to Evacuate From a Wildfire — A Comprehensive Checklist
Go bags, home insurance, staying calm, and other tips...