Wariness is a kind of innate default setting in the human brain. To keep our ancestors alive, the brain evolved a “negativity bias”—an inclination to be constantly on the alert…
The San Francisco FrontRunners, the founding chapter of the world’s LGBT and straight allies running organization, is an impressively strong franchise. SF FrontRunners is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year…
By Gypsy Love Producer/Director Ben Stiller’s 2013 film adaptation of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” depicts the adventurous journey of long-dissatisfied daydreamer Walter Mitty. A career crisis compels Mitty…
Great cities have inspired great songs and performances. Think of crooning Tony Bennett or Jeanette MacDonald standing under the earthquake ruins (in film) singing, “San Francisco, open your Golden Gate!”…
Michele Karlsberg: When did you decide to become a writer? Melissa Brayden: The dictionary defines storytelling as the conveying of events in words and images, often by improvisation or embellishment. The one thing it left…
While some people may say that buying a home is the most nerve-wracking experience possible, I would venture to say that being on the other side of that transaction trumps…
We at the SF Bay Times are among the many local sports fans who are celebrating the San Francisco Giants postseason victories. Our own Christina Allen, roommate of co-publisher Betty…
Oh what a night! Saturday, October 11, was an evening to remember with back-to-back events attended by LGBT community notables. Beginning at the Westin St. Frances with the 30th Annual…
There’s no doubt that Harvey Milk would have enjoyed himself at the 2014 Castro Street Fair. This year’s event, with the theme Cute Froot, was a warm one as temperatures…
I’ve written several times about the benefits of using a real estate agent, and about the potential pitfalls of not using one. While a few sellers and even fewer buyers…
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