KQED's Perspectives

A dying friend leaves Richard Swerdlow a generous gift.

The passing landscape makes Bhaskar Sompalli's commute more than a ride to work.

For Peggy Hansen, night is an experience.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau believes exposure to animal slaughter encourages violent crime.

Michael Ellis celebrates the music that makes this season bright.

The holidays give Jeremy Sherman a special reason to wonder about "wonder."

In case you hadn't noticed, the world ends today. Paul Staley looks at calendars and time.

Mike Newland finds that when ancient peoples had a feast, it was to connect themselves to a complicated world.

Jill Selvaggio recalls her mother's lifelong search for a second perfect eggroll.

Do gays and lesbians have political power? Clyde Wadsworth says the Supreme Court's gay marriage decision could depend on the answer.

Karen Hester objects to garish billboards that will grace the landing of the swank new Bay Bridge.

Michael Ellis finds the answer to a personal crisis in the Bay Bridge left lane.

The lives of Al Gilbert's family and friends come together, briefly, then drift apart.

Christmas never lives up to its image. Kevin Fisher-Paulson celebrates its imperfection.

Peter Asmus is a living version of the Pt. Reyes oysters vs. wilderness debate.