I first learned about Shelter in Peace (SIP) when its president, Anna Rossi, came to my church to discuss its work. SIP is a local nonprofit providing transitional housing and rent assistance for immigrants, refugees, and low-income families in Alameda County. “Imagine, if you will,” she said, “escaping from danger in your native land and …
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Forty-two – it’s the answer to life, the universe, and everything[i]. It’s also my new lucky number -- the number of queries I wrote before signing a book publishing contract. Most Hero's Journeys start with a starry-eyed protagonist like Frodo Baggins, Harry Potter, or Luke Skywalker, but mine starts as a 55-year-old dance instructor with …
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Imagine yourself with tables all around and men and women dressed up. There’s a dance floor with a big band playing and couples dancing. Then performers come out to sing and dance in scintillating costumes...
For ten years, Jessica Robinson has worked to combat climate change at the local level. Now she hopes to expand her reach with a green superhero.
What saves a girl from possible deportation? Sometimes even small acts of kindness have huge ramifications.