KQED’s Perspectives

Hector Perez shares about being struck by a car and his family's reaction.

Yvonne Baginski shares about the challenges she faced raising her children.

Matt Fogelson shares about the relationship with his father and raising his son.

Laina Hall shares about the differences between living in the Bay Area and Australia.

Sylvia Dong shares her thoughts on a popular phrase.

Siva Kumar is a non-AI-assisted software engineer. He lives in Sunnyvale.

Lev Mandel shares his concerns over financial choices.

Nancy Clark reflects on how reading changed her life.

Shannon Baker shares about her previous dating woes.

Axel Polu shares how he overcame procrastination.

Kate Farnady shares about the unexpected benefits of breaking out of her comfort zone.

Christine Schoefer shares about her packing process and how plans can go awry.

Sara Alexander shares how a desire to remove cobwebs led to a pleasant discovery.

Sophie Abitbol shares about her quest to learn a new language.

Meaghan Schaefer shares about her cancer journey.

Roopa Mohan reminisces about her family car in India.

Stephanie Rapp shares about her experience maintaining a strong connection with her best friend.

Katherine Fan shares about how timing plays a role in finding love.

Larry Lee shares his experiences working in his father's restaurant as a child.

Gbama Mbayo shares about her experience navigating African American culture after moving to San Francisco.

Arthur Patterson shares why he is leaving San Francisco.

Sandhya Acharya explains how she adjusted to American culture.

Steven Birenbaum reflects on his decision to give away a piece of furniture with sentimental value after his mother passed away.

Enkhgerel Bayasgalan shares about times in her life when she felt lonely.

Keith Barlow shares about being invited into another family's culture and tradition.

Shizuka Tapia shares about her experiences after moving from Japan to San Francisco.

Jennifer Brandel shares how her child's cancer diagnosis changed the way she connects with people.

Lisa Liu Grady shares about how Bruce Lee's career shaped her childhood.

Camille Cusumano shares about her love for the Marin Headlands.

Fred Brill shares about how he and his wife surprisingly found a new canine companion.

Richard Swerdlow shares how AI can have a negative impact on teaching students.

Karina Moreno shares about her reservations around hiking with her phone.

Kristin Morrison shares about what farming means to her.

Heidi Strack shares what it's like to grow up in a large family.

Jayla Zeigler shares how she grew to enjoy cooking for others.

Michael Koon shares about his favorite role model growing up.

Vidhi Bubna shares why she no longer likes to attend concerts.

Thiea Wilson shares about the pain of losing her grandmother.

Sheli Cryderman shares her process as a musician when it comes to singing.

Cerisa Katchmart shares about her experiences growing up in the Bay Area and visiting family in Thailand.

Darya Mead shares her concerns about her kids' futures as they get ready to graduate from college.

Jeff Hawley shares about his struggles and triumphs after knee surgery.