Hi ho, it’s off to work we go! Whether commuting by plane, train, or automobile; bike, bus, or on foot, we’ve all had our issues with our daily commute. Drivers complain of traffic jams,... Read more >>

Stuck in traffic or squeezed onto a crowded bus twice a day? Yup, commuting can start or end your day in frustration. But a long commute doesn’t have to be a killer. In fact, a well-planned trek... Read more >>

My eyes open. I glance at the clock on my TV cable box. Okay. Only 7:20 a.m. didn’t sleep to my normal 10:30 a.m. That would mean my day of doing non-consequential self imposed tasks is not half... Read more >>

There are some things that came to me as I sat in traffic this morning, the abyss of cars swallowing me. I had left my house and headed to the office a 20-mile but hour-long commute was ahead of me. I... Read more >>

I’m fortunate. I live in a city where the sun shines all year round. The flowers bloom. The air is clear (well, maybe not all the time but one can dream). And people are generally friendly,... Read more >>

There is a lot of talk about congestion pricing in the news. Many cities are adopting such plans to cut down on traffic and improve air quality. Congestion pricing plans charge drivers a fee to drive... Join this chit chat >>

In what may be a first for this organization, PBS offered a brief seminar for critics attending the 2008 Summer Television Critics Association Tour on how to improve their job performance. PBS’... Read more >>

As I reach the corner of Arguello and Geary, I realize, once again, that a few seconds really does make a difference. The countdown for the crosswalk was way past the safety check to begin crossing... Read more >>

As Valentine’s Day approaches, most couples are contemplating chocolate, roses, and romance, but neglecting one very important item: their child’s safety seat.   February... Read more >>

Cameron Diaz drives one. So do Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Michele Foust. Michele who? Foust, a journalist from Marietta, Georgia, loves her Toyota Prius—just like the Hollywood... Read more >>