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    Recommendations from Book Passage 4.6.23

    I Have Some Questions for You (fiction – hardbound) by Rebecca Makkai This is a thought-provoking novel about a successful film professor and podcaster who is compelled to dig into the…

    Take Me Home with You: Molly

    Take Me Home with You: Molly

    “My name is Molly! I am a twelve-year-old female Chihuahua looking for my forever family. I’m a pint-sized princess from the Fresno Humane Society. I’m still discovering for myself that…

    Castro Art Mart – Sunday, April 2

    Castro Art Mart – Sunday, April 2

    The Castro Art Mart, held on the first Sunday of each month, has been described as a “mini block party” where neighbors, friends, and families gather to peruse and shop.…

    Heklina: 1968–2023

    Heklina: 1968–2023

    By Donna Sachet– In a world racked by daily assaults on our senses, we sometimes become hardened to the personal impact of bad news. The news of the death of…

    Ann Rostow: The Shadow Falls on Trans Rights

    Ann Rostow: The Shadow Falls on Trans Rights

    By Ann Rostow– The Shadow Falls on Trans Rights I’ve been reading a lot about two seemingly different stories; the first a transgender sports case that appeared on the Supreme…

    This Is Not a Drill

    By Joanie Juster– Not meaning to spoil your spring day, but the news from around the country just keeps getting worse with each passing day. The examples are too numerous…

    Women’s Music Iconic Album Covers

    For Women’s History Month 2023, the San Francisco Bay Times presents a selection of iconic album covers representing women’s music: music by, for, and about women. While the history of…

    International Women’s Day Celebration of Holly Near

    Renowned worldwide for her music and activism, Holly Near returned to her Bay Area musical roots on Wednesday, March 8, for an International Women’s Day concert at the Freight &…

    Death Is a Drag, But Don’t Ignore It—Remember to Prepare Your Estate

    Death Is a Drag, But Don’t Ignore It—Remember to Prepare Your Estate

    By Brandon Miller, CFP– Here’s a reality check: We’re all going to die. Yet, our society avoids talking about it, which creates ripple effects on our financial lives. I get…

    The Queerness of Camphor Trees

    The Queerness of Camphor Trees

    By John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney– Two magnificent 103-year-old camphor trees stand together aside the majestic gate to the Meiji Shrine in the heart of Tokyo. A plaque underneath their…