Harsh Realities.

By Lupita Peimbert. @Lupitanews. On a Bart train this morning, going from San Francisco to Oakland, and full with young people going downtown, we all had this unexpected experience. The passengers had to share the air and the space inside that particular car, with two men smelling badly, as in urinated pants and dirty clothes; … More Harsh Realities.

Life in San Francisco. 

Forget the hills in San Francisco; forget the fog too -it doesn’t come as it used to. Circa 2015, it is a city made of what flows in the air: the spheres and the circles, the networks and net-worths. Like bubbles they show up and disappear, dancing close to the water sometimes. One can jump … More Life in San Francisco. 

Who Will Help Women in Tech?

“Right now, the men who are in leadership positions  in Silicon Valley and across the tech industry  are the ones who can do something to help women go to the next level. They are key to making sure that more women sit at the table and make decisions,” said Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s CEO when asked Who … More Who Will Help Women in Tech?

Jessica Alba Rocked at Dreamforce!

Exuding candor, intelligence, and lots of charisma, Jessica Alba rocked at Dreamforce. The actress-turned-business woman (she is co-founder of The Honest Company), was part of a panel on Women’s Leadership, along with Susan Wojcicki (YouTube), and Gayle King (CBS). It was a one hour conversation on Day 4 of the important tech conference in San Francisco. Among … More Jessica Alba Rocked at Dreamforce!

The Drummer, The Saxophonist.

On Market Street, by Old Navy. Around  you can see the apple store. One plays his drums; the other adds. Artistas los dos. Musicos de la calle.

Over 35 in San Francisco

[Uncensored and unedited] End of September is beautiful in San Francisco. The City is not as cold, windy, or foggy. At least not where I am, somewhere between Hayes Valley and the Haight. Oracle’s Open World is happening this week, and I can only imagine the amazing things going on out there, in Geeky World. … More Over 35 in San Francisco

What happened to the guest room?

By Lupita Peimbert Growing up in the 70’s, I saw how it was the norm to have a guest room in the house.  Family and friends would stay comfortably there during their vacation, or for a wedding in town, or while visiting the family for a wide scope of happy-to-sad occasions. The unspoken rule was … More What happened to the guest room?