Janis Hashe

For an outstanding example of the value of transferrable skills, look no further than Martina Chavez-Young. The founder/owner of Richmond’s Gaia Yoga, voted a 2025...

Pet parents know their beloved companions have shorter lifespans than they do. But it’s still heartbreaking when the time comes to say goodbye. In...

One of the best stress-reducers? A few minutes—or hours—out in the natural world. Ann Marie Brown has been writing about hiking for years. And...

Multiple East Bay families were disappointed to learn that Heather Taylor had made the tough decision to close Outside School/Teach Outside, the program she...

The time for a trip is at hand. But whether it’s a long weekend or a weeks-long cruise, the same issue arises: How to...

Her recently assigned textbooks include Contested Histories in Public Spaces and Fighting Over the Founders. As Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez commented in his...

There’s been less talk about and focus on “self-care” since everyone emerged back into the busy world post-pandemic. But it’s worth considering that self-care...

It can be something as simple as finding a house cleaning service that will use the products preferred, to remodeling the kitchen or bath,...