The Ghosts of the Granada Theatre
Being a rigger in the theater means we climb all the way to the top of the theater, places that no one else ever goes. The ghosts hang out up there sometimes.
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Leaving This World with Grace and Dignity
The passing of a loved one can yield some surprising gifts.
Customer Disservice
“Because we value your business, please continue to hold” was repeated on a loop at seven-second intervals for what promised to be the rest of my life.
When Friends Move Away
On the other side of the sadness is gratitude for the memories.
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.
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.
