From the monthly archives:

January 2013

Daring Girls to be Digital

January 31, 2013

When I was in the sixth grade, I remember my teacher telling me that I was smart enough in math and science that I could be an engineer when I grew up.  I still remember thinking that it was so weird that my teacher wanted me to be an engineer on a train.  You see, [...]

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I Love Adventure Time

January 30, 2013

We haven’t had a television for over seven months while our house has been remodeled, but in brief spurts, we’ve had access to on demand programing at my sister’s house. Very quickly, we’ve all come to discover one show that has become our favorite: Adventure Time. There is something oddly relaxing about this odd, yet [...]

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When Your Caregiver Gets the Flu

January 29, 2013

Even though we are a two-income household, the brunt of the home-life juggling act falls to me.  Most of the time, I don’t begrudge our mostly traditional roles.  I have the luxury of being able to work from home; my spouse has the misfortune to have an hour-long commute.  When the kids are sick, it [...]

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It Takes Many Voices Together to be #LouderThanGuns

January 28, 2013

Some time in fourth grade, we were tasked with writing a letter to a politician on one of the sample subjects from which we were to pick. I chose gun control and wrote a letter to Sen. S.I. Hayakawa (a Republican, which says how long ago this was) asking that guns be banned because they [...]

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One Million Moms for Gun Control…and The Goonies

January 25, 2013

While there’s a big rally for gun control in Washington, D.C. this weekend, San Francisco is hosting a casual stroll. One Million Moms for Gun Control is trying to bring supports together this Saturday morning at Crissy Field. Supporters are asked to make signs and wear their hearts on their sleeves – or anywhere else [...]

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Together We are Louder Than Guns

January 24, 2013

Social media told most of us about Sandy Hook. Twitter and Facebook carry messages and break news faster than the news, and each time, we note how powerful social media can be. It’s about so much more than documenting what you ate for breakfast. One of the positive responses after Sandy Hook, beyond love flowing [...]

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Seven Trees Library Branch Re-Opens in San Jose

January 23, 2013

If you build it, they will read. Our local San Jose branch underwent a huge renovation a couple of years ago.  The renovation not only brought technological enhancements into the library, it also gave the center a huge face-lift.  Our library has become one of our favorite places.  My toddler attends early childhood education classes [...]

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Is It Girl Scout Cookie Season?

January 22, 2013

It feels like it was 100 years ago, but I was once a Girl Scout.  I remember hitting the pavement with our neighbor, Summer, to sell Girl Scout cookies door to door.  The adult members of my family also brought the cookie order form to their work where I’d make another killing in cookie sales.  [...]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities

January 21, 2013

Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for equal civil rights. Each year, on the 3rd Monday of January, we celebrate his life and his dream. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a minister who participated in many peaceful demonstrations in regard to unfair treatment of African Americans. He [...]

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Mavericks is Happening This Weekend

January 18, 2013

Even bigger than the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival is Mavericks, the invitation only surf contest featuring the world’s top surfers and massive waves. It’s happening this Sunday and it’s not to be missed for anyone with an interest in surfing. You’ll want to get there early, not only to get a spot, but because [...]

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