When I met my husband I didn’t have plans or fairytale dreams of getting married and having children. Sadly, I had lost those dreams after I hit the dating scene in college and met so many bad seeds. But...
Marching into Women's History Month, this is a time to honor the indomitable spirit, achievements, and contributions of women throughout history and in modern society. It's also a time to empower the next generation, including young girls, to recognize...
This weekend we're taking the kids to see Paw Patrol Live! at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. The kids have never been to a show like this, and, frankly, neither have I, so we're all curious as to...
My mom passed away in October 2016, when my kids were just 3 and 1.5 years old. They didn’t get to know her very well during the short span that they all inhabited the world together, since my mom...
Writing has always been my escape, whether in a daily diary in my teens or in my articles for our readers. This year, I have weathered the different emotions stemming from giving birth to postpartum exhaustion to returning to...
One of the many hot topics this year has been about the babies conceived during quarantine. I get it, we had to shelter in place and some of us had some extra alone time together. But is it wrong...
October, known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is when the world is awash in shades of pink, symbolizing support for breast cancer patients, survivors, and ongoing research. The iconic pink ribbon, often prominently displayed by countless brands and organizations,...
Last weekend, my best friend from home visited, and I think we talked for four days straight. We haven't spent this much quality time together since high school, and it was more fun than I could have imagined.
Now, it's...
Whew! We made it. One of my kids was sick all week, which meant I was working overtime in the Mom department. She's all better now, and we have a fun weekend planned with a little adventure to Livermore...
As a fifth-generation ABC (American Born Chinese) and a long-time practitioner of Chinese martial arts, I am self-admittedly a hodgepodge of American and Chinese culture. Family traditions on Western holidays are sprinkled with Chinese elements (think Thanksgiving turkey stuffed...
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Blood Donors Needed to Save Lives and Honor Moms
Every year, about 219,000 units of blood and platelets are needed to help patients experiencing women’s health issues including about 1 of every 83...
