the values of home
When I initially meet with a real estate agent to explain what I’m looking for, s/he usually asks the expected questions — size of the
From the archive: easter reader
Is it wrong to say I’m resurrecting a year-old blog poster for Easter? Many faith traditions celebrate significant observances this time of year. Even if
Immunity to change
You want change. But are you prepared to change? Our intimate book club will explore this question as we read and discuss Immunity to Change, written by psychologists Robert Kegan
Farewell to Whitney
We closed escrow yesterday on our home of over 20 years. The new owners will move in within the next couple days, marking the next chapter in both our lives and the story of the nearly 100-year old house on Whitney Street.
Is An Unreliable Narrator Powering Your Story?
In literature, an unreliable narrator is one who is compromised. He or she is either deliberately deceptive or unintentionally misguided, forcing the reader to question
The There That’s Not There
My social media feed and my email inbox were filled this week with images from friends in the San Francisco Bay Area. An outré orange
Lost and Found
Our tendency is to defend ourselves against chaos, trying to reduce the impact of randomness on our lives. We try to adapt with rituals and
The Off Season
It’s nearly August, and the city is emptying of its citizens as they depart for their summer holidays. This time of year, the beaches team
Letter from Lisbon
Two years ago today, I sat on a plane in San Francisco, teary-eyed and exhausted, and braced myself for a one-way journey to Lisbon. When