Advice

Weird & Wonderful is Back! This time Recorded at 111 Minna!
After taking a little break, the Weird & Wonderful podcast is back! This time we recorded at the legendary 111 Minna Gallery, a place that both Sonny and I have long histories with. After catching up a bit on what we’ve each been up to Sonny and I talk to

How To Acclimate Yourself to a New City
Let’s get real – moving to a new city can be tough. Even if you already know people who live there, and have an apartment, job, or family in your soon-to-be hometown, getting used to calling a new place home can be difficult. Looking for ways to speed up the

How to Tell Your Lover You Also Have Sex For Money
You met someone cute! And funny! And super open minded! But before you let yourself get attached you know you have to tell them that sometimes you have sex with other people, for money. Or maybe you don’t. Sex workers have been keeping these kinds of secrets for eons. It was easier

DIY on a Dime : Baby Nursery on the Cheap
Luckily, we have some DIY experience, especially in decorating. Let’s take a whirlwind tour of our nearly ready nursery, and how you can do the same without losing out on your fun money.

These People are Just Awful at Mass Transit
This originally appeared in my Broke-Ass City column for the SF Examiner. She was standing on the BART turnstile at the Civic Center station with an American flag scarf tied around her waist, yelling “Fuck Obama” and laughing from a mouth only half-full of teeth. All I could think was,

Dating with an STD: How to Make It Work
It is possible for you to date and you can make it work with your partner following strict precautions to avoid spreading the disease. Here are some suggestions that can holistically heal your negative thoughts about being STD positive and that can help your relationship thrive with your partner:

The New Rent Control Laws Across The Bay Area : Ask a Tenant Attorney
There are new rent control ordinances in several cities across the bay area. From Richmond to Mountain view, be aware of your rights as a tenant.

Why Police Hiring Practices Create Violence
It’s an unavoidable topic. Turn on the news on any given day and there’s a questionable police shooting or police using excessive force. It seems as commonplace as the daily weather report. The first few times were shocking, but we are beginning to grow numb to the idea that the