personal stories
Imogene Williams, 89; A gentle soul with an iron will
July 1, 2020Imogene Williams, a gentle soul with an iron will to win progressive change died peacefully at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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A love story in three acts
June 15, 2020Fifty-six years ago I was 19 years old, in the hospital giving birth to my son.
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Documenting life under COVID-19: Urban anglers in the parks
April 29, 2020An experiment to quell civil unrest and bring people together now quells different civil unrest, bringing people together to socialize, at a physical distance, and allowing us to maintain a much-needed sense of community.
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Grocery worker finds a reservoir of kindness and humanity in crisis
March 27, 2020While this crisis has brought out the worst in a few people, it’s brought out the best in a lot.
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Postcards from Aguascalientes and Zacatecas at Christmastime
January 13, 2020I’ll be traveling to Mexico more frequently, providing us time to spend together while awaiting U.S. governmental decision on his ability to join me in Los Angeles.
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