The Lens: Many years ago, I somehow managed to become the traffic lady at my son’s elementary school. I’ll tell you, that was one crappy job – especially in the beginning when we were trying to establish traffic protocols. It…
Patience Is a Virtue II
The Lens: I posted “Patience Is a Virtue” four months ago. The world had changed eight months before. Actually, I guess it changed a few months before that. We were just a little slow to catch on to the gravity…
Saints and Sinners
The Lens: The San Francisco Board of Education has become a national laughing stock. As a native, I am used to the idea people have of everyone from San Francisco being a crazy liberal. I used to consider myself on…
Remote Control
The Lens: Last weekend, I was parked in my usual spot in the living room. My son was sitting in the chair next to me. I don’t particularly like silence. I am not a daytime TV watcher, so most of…