KQED’s Perspectives

Andrew Crispin shares what it was like to rely on food banks when he was a child.

Max Gutmann explains why we should be paying more attention to having experiences.

Taking care of parents is never easy and Keith Humphreys shares why a robot can't replace that support.

Zayden Bronson shares the inspiring message he creates using rocks.

Vien Nguyen mourns the loss of his pet chinchilla, Rice Boy and how the memories will stay with him.

Scott McMorrow shares about being mobility-impaired and ending the stigma associated with it.

Christine McQueen shares about her summer job experiences working at a restaurant.

Adeline Jones shares about an impactful experience she had at a summer camp.

Guleed Allen explains the differences between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation.

Christine Junge shares about her summer job experience working at an ice cream shop.

Stephen Lavezzo reflects on the similarities between living in Hawaii and the Bay Area

Tom Marks shares why he is hesitant to introduce his young daughter to social media and pop culture.

After a busy day, Marilyn Englander reflects on experiencing nature while walking through her neighborhood.

Ethan Greenberg explains the challenges he faces with juvenile arthritis.

Allan Sison shares how his passion for engineering led to an apprenticeship with NASA.

Larry Lee shares his thoughts on attending a high school reunion and reconnecting with former classmates.

Laura Fay shares about her experience practicing speaking Spanish in different neighborhoods.

Ralph Nichols shares his experience when he took a summer job as an ice delivery truck driver.

Sara Alexander shares why it's sometimes difficult to let go of cherished items

Hudson Roth has played competitive soccer for years and wonders if people have lost sight of what youth sports should be about.

Beth Singer shares about her summer job experience working in the hospitality industry.

Nate Sherry addresses income disparity in Marin County.

Kimberly Charles reflects on a summer job that had a major impact in her life.

Cindy Knoebel shares about her experience trying to swim in the San Francisco Bay.

Paige Mori-Prange shares about why we should me more conscientious about overconsumption.

Peyton Fu-Sarosa shares about her parents, family structure and not hiding her identity.

Lalith Satheesh shares about the cultural differences and adjusting after moving to a new city.

Alijondro Jacqueson shares how his grandfather influenced his love of playing baseball.

Chrissy Hoffman talks about how acceptance over anger can lead to a deeper understanding.

Cynthia Hayashi shares about how martial arts helped in her self-exploration.

Yash Bhuva shares how he overcame barriers to be vulnerable with strangers.

Nicholas Adams shares why he loves San Jose and what makes the city vibrant.

Richard Swerdlow shares why it's important to protect same-sex marriage and LGBTQ rights.

Keith Barlow shares how people are like puzzle pieces that connect to each other.

In honor of the upcoming Father's Day holiday, Deidre Green shares her favorite memories about her dad.

While technology can have a positive impact, Ritik Shenoy shares why it's OK to slow down sometimes.

Alexandra Perrault shares how reluctantly switching to a new sport became a blessing in disguise.

Carol Gilbert shares how she deals with giving away treasured belongings to the next generation.  

Steven Birenbaum reflects on a cherished memory with his daughters as they age into adulthood.

Lucia Kanter St. Amour reflects all the unnamed people who helped improve the quality of life for everyone.

Sam Robinson is a newsletter writer, content designer and proud dad. He lives in Oakland.

Laura Deck shares how rewarding it is to put effort into making new friends.