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    Rapport and Connection Are the Keys to Work Success and Satisfaction

    Rapport and Connection Are the Keys to Work Success and Satisfaction

    By Julie Gleeson– I recently interviewed a wonderful career counselor who was hired to help a start-up company retain employees. As we spoke about the issues, it became clear that…

    A Primer on How to Shop for Health Insurance on California’s Individual Market during Open Enrollment

    A Primer on How to Shop for Health Insurance on California’s Individual Market during Open Enrollment

    By R. Ruth Linden, Ph.D.– For many of us, reviewing our health insurance coverage or selecting a new plan inspires dread. How to select the right plan or anticipate unexpected…

    The Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson

    The Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson

    By Lyndsey Schlax– (Editor’s Note: Teacher Lyndsey Schlax of the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts launched the nation’s first on-site high school LGBT course in 2015. She…

    Putting on the Glitz: San Francisco’s Golden Age of Female Impersonation

    Putting on the Glitz: San Francisco’s Golden Age of Female Impersonation

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– She was one of the comeliest performers ever to grace a San Francisco theater, and was honored by men and emulated by women. Elegance, poise, bearing—all…

    Charles Farriér of Crumble & Whisk Turns Cheesecakes into Irresistible Works of Edible Art

    Charles Farriér of Crumble & Whisk Turns Cheesecakes into Irresistible Works of Edible Art

    Charles Farriér is the Monet of cheesecakes. His colorful creations, often topped with edible flowers and glistening jewel-like fruits, are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the…

    Covered Vessel in the Form of a Ballplayer, Guatemala, Teotihuacan Culture (600 AD)

    Covered Vessel in the Form of a Ballplayer, Guatemala, Teotihuacan Culture (600 AD)

    At the de Young Since ancient times, a ritual ballgame has been played throughout Mexico and Central America for religious, economic and territorial reasons. This hollow vessel depicts an athlete…

    A Life Saved by Maitri

    A Life Saved by Maitri

    By Anne Gimbel– Barbara came to Maitri almost 10 years ago for the first time, and was struggling for many of her prior years. She was diagnosed HIV positive. Her…

    5%, 36%, 60%

    5%, 36%, 60%

    By Brett Andrews At first glance, it is almost impossible to find the relevance of—and correlation between—these percentages unless, of course, you happened to be the person who recently attended…

    Recognizing Unsung Heroes: Alice Awards Recap and Upcoming D8 Candidate Debate

    Recognizing Unsung Heroes: Alice Awards Recap and Upcoming D8 Candidate Debate

    By Louise “Lou” Fischer Congratulations to Alice Award Honorees On October 16, the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club hosted its Fall Awards Ceremony, an annual tradition of honoring leadership…

    Students #TakeAKnee at Warriors LGBT Night

    Students #TakeAKnee at Warriors LGBT Night

    By Lyndsey Schlax (Editor’s Note: Teacher Lyndsey Schlax of the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts launched the nation’s first on-site high school LGBT course in 2015. She…