Daily Archives: March 7, 2026

Take a trinket, leave a trinket – sidewalk friendly exchange in San Francisco

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Nadia Lopez (thanks to Bob P.) Across San Francisco, colorful, decorated boxes stuffed with trinkets are popping up on street corners and on sidewalks, turning ordinary blocks into miniature trading posts. The big picture: From the Outer and Inner Sunset to … Continue reading →

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Josephine Baker – Performer, Spy and Civil rights icon (1906-1975)

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Honoring Women’s History Month By Arlisha R. Norwood, NWHM Fellow | 2017 — (thanks to Ann M.) World renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker. One of the most … Continue reading →

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