Family fishing from the end of the Santa Monica Pier

Reflecting on Father's Day long past by Frandee Lum

Around Austin-Stone Slide at Waterloo Park Around Austin-Log Climb at Waterloo Park

Around Austin-Family enjoying opening day at Waterloo Park

The Chinese government is pushing to stop fee-for-training programs used by the affluent to game the future-making college entrance exam.

Around Austin-"Check out these incoming Kindergarteners! They were able to have a playdate in July! How adorable!" by Valley View...

Adoption in America largely out-of-sight & out-of-mind but vulnerable expectant mothers & desiring families bring profit to private agencies

The lack of affordable housing has been decades in the making and is now worse due to COVID. Solutions are doable but complex.

Creating a more equitable America calls for making advances in at least 40 ways but core to all is making equity an intentional activity!

The RV business is booming on the heals of devotees and newbies wanting to safely get away in the COVID era.

Edie (2nd from left) and Al Stene (2nd from right) celebrate an evening out socializing circa 1961 Elk's Club Watsonville, Santa Cruz...

Around Austin-"My little legs got tired...thanks dad! by Jenna Threet @dracoandkya

Most TBI results from falls, vehicle accidents and physical fights in boys and young men who are then at greater risk of incarceration.

Demand for homes in Austin has pushed inventory to a record low of 0.4 months and prices have risen accordingly. Experts say not a bubble!

Almost everyone wants to tweak their personality. This polishing is part of a normal dynamic of our lives as exemplified in classic cases.

Austin's Iconic Amy's Ice Cream combined great financial management, employee transparency, government PPP, innovation & purpose to survive!

Around California-"Nature's Mirror" on Oceanside beach by Tom Smith

Moving to Austin from California tranlates to a better & more affordable family lifestyle & for firms savings up to 20%.

Not illegal but often not-binding patients are signing binding arbitration documents to become or remain as patients of a medical practice.

COVID era job loss is a double whammy to the psyche dealing with the pandemic & being out of work. Ideas for coping & moving forward.