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- KQED's Perspectives
Camille Cusumano: Embracing the Land
Camille Cusumano shares about her love for the Marin Headlands.
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Fred Brill: An Unexpected Companion
Fred Brill shares about how he and his wife surprisingly found a new canine companion.
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Richard Swerdlow: AI in the Classroom
Richard Swerdlow shares how AI can have a negative impact on teaching students.
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Karina Moreno: Adapt With Nature
Karina Moreno shares about her reservations around hiking with her phone.
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Kristin Morrison: The Joys of Farming
Kristin Morrison shares about what farming means to her.
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Heidi Strack: Family Dynamics
Heidi Strack shares what it's like to grow up in a large family.
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Jayla Zeigler: A Cause to Cook For
Jayla Zeigler shares how she grew to enjoy cooking for others.
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Michael Koon: More Than Meets the Eye
Michael Koon shares about his favorite role model growing up.
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Vidhi Bubna: Skip the Concerts
Vidhi Bubna shares why she no longer likes to attend concerts.
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Thiea Wilson: A Voice Like No Other
Thiea Wilson shares about the pain of losing her grandmother.
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Sheli Cryderman: Perfectionism is Overrated
Sheli Cryderman shares her process as a musician when it comes to singing.
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Cerisa Katchmart: Fill Up Everyone's Plate
Cerisa Katchmart shares about her experiences growing up in the Bay Area and visiting family in Thailand.
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Darya Mead: Same As It Ever Was
Darya Mead shares her concerns about her kids' futures as they get ready to graduate from college.
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Jeff Hawley: A New Knee
Jeff Hawley shares about his struggles and triumphs after knee surgery.
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Max Gutmann: The Browsing Dilemma
Max Gutmann shares on how his browsing habits have changed with online shopping.
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Lev Mandel: Three Crumpled Dollars
Lev Mandel recalls some lessons he learned about money.
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Holly Hubbard Preston: Riding Solo
Holly Hubbard Preston shares about her experiences with rideshare drivers.
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John Evans: Surrounded By Love
John Evans shares about how his family helped with his recovery from surgery.
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Shia Shabazz Smith: Keep Showing Up
Shia Shabazz Smith shares how her students motivate her to continue teaching.
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Quirian Martinez: You Can’t Grow If You Won’t Let Go
Quirian Martinez shares why it's important to know that letting go doesn't mean failure.
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Brennan Scott: Bring a Map
Brennan Scott shares the importance of holding on to physical maps.
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Laura Fay: Synthetic Parks
After a hot day at a local park, Laura Fay learns about the use of artificial turf.
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Elizabeth Fishel: Stitch By Stitch
Elizabeth Fishel shares how she became interested in embroidery.
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Shashidar Srinivasa: Messaging of Meals
After a family trip, Shashidhar Srinivasa explores the idea of new names for meal times.
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Tiffany Sung: Impact of Words
Tiffany Sung shares her experience with the power of words.
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Meera Sriram: The Whole Six Yards
Meera Sriram shares about feeling confident wearing traditional South Asian clothing.
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Elizabeth Quiroz: A Journey of Redemption
Elizabeth Quiroz shares about the struggles she faced growing up. Note: The following Perspective by Elizabeth Quiroz includes sensitive material around sex…
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Deborah Petersen: A Memorable Table
Deborah Petersen shares how a piece of furniture led to many gatherings with family and friends.
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Nichole Kohake: Less of a Treat
Nichole Kohake shares why sugary treats should be an occasional reward for children.
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Gauri Vats: Perfect Time For Change
Gauri Vats meditates on turning 40 and taking a new direction in life.
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Carlos Roig: What I Learned From Coaching
Carlos Roig shares his thoughts after coaching little league baseball for years.
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Joel Panzer: At Times, We Forget
Joel Panzer shares about how memories fade and why we should cherish them.
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Emmanuel Ballesteros: The City Where No One Leaves.
Emmanuel Ballesteros details his impassioned experience growing up in Sacramento.
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Arthur Patterson: Passing on Wisdom
Arthur Patterson shares his advice on life with a friend's son.
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Mustafa Bseikri: Carrying the Burden
Mustafa Bseikri shares about his experiences caring for children in Gaza.
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Lev Mandel: The Costly Fall
Lev Mandel shares how he changed his view on money after a costly visit to the emergency room.
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Lisa Liu Grady: A Space to Grow
Lisa Liu Grady shares about how a nearby park turned into an opportunity to meet the community.
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William Humnicky: The Cow and I
William Humnicky misses impromptu conversations with strangers. He looks forward to hearing your story.
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Paul Staley: Uncovering the Past
Paul Staley shares about how examining old photographs helped him reflect on previous memories.
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Christina Won: 28 Branches, One City
Christina Won shares about her journey to visit all the libraries in San Francisco.
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Laura Gabriel: Planting Seeds
Laura Gabriel shares about what she learned from growing a peach tree with her family.
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Camryn Bradshaw: The Keys to Confidence
Camryn Bradshaw shares how piano practice turned into a lesson in patience.
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Aarush Anand: Importance of the Arts
Aarush Anand shares how art has impacted his life
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Tom Prince: Confessions of a Reading Specialist
Tom Prince shares about he became an avid reader.
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Susan DeMersseman: The Theft of Awe
Susan DeMersseman shares why it's necessary to put down the smartphone and experience the natural world.
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Melva Mack: More Than A Calendar Date
Melva Mack shares what Black History Month means to her.
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Steven Birenbaum: Merrily, I Roll
As a lifelong cyclist, Steven Birenbaum shares his insights on his morning commute.
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Stephanie Rapp: Put A Leash On
Stephanie Rapp shares why it's important to keep dogs leashed.
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Craig Isom: Keeping Things Civil
Craig Isom shares about his experience serving on a civil grand jury.
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Ashwini Gangal: Meaning Behind the Name
Ashwini Gangal shares about the importance of holding on to names.
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Masao Tong: Talk to the Hand
Masao Tong shares about what he's learned about the versatility of the hands.
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Evan Ho: A Dog's Perspective
Evan Ho shares his views on different dog breeds and raising his son.
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Vedant Hathalia: Use Responsibly
Vedant Hathalia shares about his experiences with AI and what he thinks can be improved.
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Marilyn Englander: Call Me By Your Name
Marilyn Englander explains why it's important to learn people's names.
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Negar Ajayebi: What Home Means to Me
Negar Ajayebi shares how her perception of home has changed after moving to the United States.
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Larry Lee: Caregiver Dilemmas
Larry Lee shares about the challenges of taking care of his aging parents.
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Vicki Larson: No Need to Conform
With Valentine's Day approaching, Vicki Larson shares why it's OK to not feel pressured to celebrate
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Veronica Wong: Enjoying the Return
Veronica Wong shares about what she’s learned from traveling the world.