Category Archives: Supporting SF

How I Did #GivingTuesday

Confession: this morning I made another confession to a small group of friends about my dread of #GivingTuesday. As you know, I’m involved in many non-profits through both donations and volunteers, I sit on the board of a FANTASTIC one now, … Continue reading

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Busting My Butt for Safer Streets (You’re Invited)

I’m busting my butt (literally) for Walk San Francisco this month and you can come along for the ride. First up, tonight, July 2, I will be guest bartending along with some fellow board members/volunteers at Elixir from 9-11 p.m. … Continue reading

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Stepping Up for Pedestrian Advocacy

I made many sacrifices when I chased my dream and moved to San Francisco. I gave up a large downtown apartment where I lived alone affordably and comfortably. I moved away from several wonderful friends (although many of them have … Continue reading

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30-Second Culture Change: 3 Behavioral Shifts Toward Pedestrian Safety

It’s the third day of the New Year and already I’m losing count of the number of pedestrians hit on San Francisco streets, not to mention two incidents closing out 2013. In particular, the horrific accident that occurred on New … Continue reading

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Toast vs. Gas

Trend alert! Hating on San Francisco. The latest complaint: $4 toast. First, it maxes out at $3.75. Second, I enjoy my “overpriced” toast each Friday, IF I get up and go to yoga. It’s a reward to myself. You know … Continue reading

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Side Projects: #instahaight

How well do you know your neighborhood?  What is its landscape? Who are its people? Where are its hidden gems? Nine months ago I dedicated myself to knowing mine better and today I want to share with you more about that … Continue reading

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Supporting San Francisco: Forage Kitchen

Continuing the Supporting SF series before its too late for you to join me (and almost 1,100 others around the city and globe) in helping build a community-minded foodie’s dream kitchen. That’s right, today I’m talking about Forage Kitchen, which … Continue reading

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Supporting San Francisco: The Harding Theater Project

Since I started my Wisconsin Wonders series earlier this week, I figured it was only fitting to elaborate more on the projects and organizations I’ve been getting passionate about since I’ve moved West. Although I pondered the idea of taking … Continue reading

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