Fifty Years Ago Today, My Refugee Father Arrived in Santa Barbara
A generous in-law and the kindness of strangers changed my family’s trajectory forever.
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Busting Out of the Stigma of Bipolar Disorder
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re sharing an excerpt from ‘Bipolar: A Gift of Thorns’ by Santa Barbara author Dale Zurawski.
What Society Do We Want to Live In?
Community engagement offers a powerful antidote to isolation and fear.
Do Demonstrations Make a Difference?
How and why is it effective for citizens to stand up for their rights and values.
From Heartbreak to Wholeheartedness
A mindfulness expert ponders how we can imagine a better world together.
It’s My Third Stint in Santa Barbara. This Time, I’m Making it My Kids’ Hometown
We pay a high price to live in Santa Barbara — here’s why.
Bridging the Political Divide | Reclaiming Our Shared Humanity
The more we approach one another with compassion and curiosity, the more we shall break down the walls of division.
Notes from the Vestibule
Our My Life contributor shares some thoughts on the new traffic patterns as we age.
Your Astonishing Light
In troubled times and in good times, look for the light, urges our writer.
Ted Adams Turns 85
Ted’s connection to the communities of Mountain Drive and Painted Cave has created a large network that has blossomed over the years, with so many friends of friends joining the ranks of those who treasure this man.
