I know people love to donate goods, it feels concrete and satisfying, but a food bank can make that $2 or $5 go soooo much further than you can. Just donate the cash. And, then they also don't need to assign staff to sort, manage, and figure out how to distribute the random donations.

Today would be a great day for everyone in America to start donating *monthly* to your local food bank if you don't already. Find yours at www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo... It's no substitute for the power of our federal government, but every dollar helps someone eat.

oh WOW, a review like I couldn't even have dreamed for Liam O'Brien's new book from Heyday, "Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly) Beyond: An Illustrated Guide." Liam charmed me from the minute we met -- now you all get to experience his art and effervescence too!! www.kqed.org/arts/1398161...

After struggling to recall the names of Delilah Beasley and Ina Coolbrith recently, I went back and listened to @eastbayyesterday.bsky.social's great episodes on each, eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/we-... and eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/you.... Thanks for supporting my faulty brain, Liam.

This Tuesday 7/22 at 7pm I'll be interviewing the former director of the National Park Service Jon Jarvis about the state of national parks and public lands and the current threats to them. If you're in the Bay, come join us! It's free to register below. www.eventbrite.com/e/how-wild-t...

Check out my sister's essay in Mochi Mag! www.mochimag.com/entertainmen...