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    Giving and the Joy of It

    Giving and the Joy of It

    By Liam P. Mayclem– “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” —Mahatma Gandhi As kids, many of us grew up thinking: What will…

    My Near-Perfect 19-Day Cruise to South Florida and the Caribbean With a BFF During the Pandemic

    My Near-Perfect 19-Day Cruise to South Florida and the Caribbean With a BFF During the Pandemic

    By John Chen– Last July through early August (2020), my good buddy Jared and I took a 33-day, 10,300-mile epic road trip across the good old U.S. of A during…

    Napa: Beyond the Wineries

    Napa: Beyond the Wineries

    By David Landis– It used to be that a trip to the Napa Valley meant bypassing the sleepy town of Napa, heading directly to the bucolic hills and wineries of…

    This Month at Castro Street Farmer’s Market: Side Hustle! Unique Side Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Feast

    This Month at Castro Street Farmer’s Market: Side Hustle! Unique Side Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Feast

    By Debra Morris– This Thanksgiving, take a break from your traditional recipes and change it up with some new and interesting side dishes to serve with the big bird. Yes,…

    Flower Power: The Wines of Free Range Flower Winery

    By Leslie Sbrocco– Beauty in a bottle is what Aaliyah Nitoto has brought to life as founder of the East Bay-based Free Range Flower Winery. I discovered Aaliyah’s wines several months…

    A Time to Give Thanks

    A Time to Give Thanks

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– The holiday season is upon us. Consider this as a time to give thanks to friends and family, and to be grateful for what you have.…

    Another Recall Election and a Special Election in February

    Another Recall Election and a Special Election in February

    By Louise “Lou” Fischer– On October 18, 2021, San Francisco election officials confirmed that recall supporters collected enough signatures to hold a special election on February 15, 2022, to recall…

    Alternative Housing: Reality Check

    Alternative Housing: Reality Check

    By Derek Barnes– Have you ever wondered what people mean when they use the term “alternative housing”? Does it induce visions of safe and aspirational environments for the thriving human…

    Peter Triolo of Archer Hotel Napa Shares Steak Cooking Tips & More with The Gay Gourmet

    Peter Triolo of Archer Hotel Napa Shares Steak Cooking Tips & More with The Gay Gourmet

    The Gay Gourmet (David Landis) of the San Francisco Bay Times recently spoke with Archer Hotel Napa‘s Peter Triolo atop the hotel’s beautiful roof deck overlooking Napa Valley. Peter shares…

    Scott’s Chowder House’s Michelin-Starred Chef Manrique Reveals Secrets to Seafood Deliciousness

    Scott’s Chowder House’s Michelin-Starred Chef Manrique Reveals Secrets to Seafood Deliciousness

    By David Landis– It’s like that old Peter Allen song. “Everything old is new again.” Sometimes, that’s a great thing. I remember the heydays of Scott’s seafood restaurants throughout the…