Rosa Parks: 1913-2005

I bought a new stove back at the start of the year, and with it, new pots and pans. They all held warning labels about the danger of non-stick surfaces when heated. They give off fumes that will kill birds. I once went  [more...]

I keep hearing a muffled tone, a computer-y beep. It seems like it’s far away, somewhere on the floor. Then I realize that my cell phone, nestled in the little holster attached to my belt, is pushing against the  [more...]

7:48am. I’m listening to Morning Edition and driving south on 101 in North San Jose. There’s a length of what looks like fire hose in my lane, the second from the right, so I move over one lane to the left  [more...]