Deborah PardesTeaching Critical Thinking in the Age of BS#FactsMatter. Yes, they still do. But what matters more in this dystopian period in which we find ourselves is the ability to critically…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017
Deborah PardesDon’t Drink the WaterOur thirst for truth during these polluted times.Feb 13, 2017Feb 13, 2017
Deborah PardesLet’s Make America Smart AgainI want to expand our echo chamber. This last week has reaffirmed our need to stretch ourselves and get out of our own silos. This is a…Nov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016
Deborah PardesDear Stupid Man who walked over the Drunk Man.Dear stupid man who walked over the drunk man who was crawling to safety on Pico and Hauser just now. Stupid man, you were on the phone as…Sep 28, 2016Sep 28, 2016
Deborah Pardes6 Letters That Save My Life EverydayGLITTR — The Acronym For Not Falling Off The MapSep 8, 2016Sep 8, 2016
Deborah PardesValley or Beach, the Encroachment of Silicon Can Turn A Culture Upside DownAfter living in San Francisco for 18 years, I drove south in 2009 to live in Los Angeles. I wanted to experience a city that was a little…Jun 17, 2016Jun 17, 2016
Deborah PardesWHISPERS AND SEEDSGardening is more about weeding than planting. It’s more about feeding bugs than growing your own food. The hole in my single leaf of chard…Jun 1, 2016Jun 1, 2016
Deborah PardesCrush/Create #2Think about someone in your life whose sudden death today would horrify you — specifically because you haven’t connected with them in…Feb 29, 2016Feb 29, 2016
Deborah PardesI Pick Up Other Dog’s Sh*tWhat else am I supposed to do? I’m already down there, bag in hand, and the poo pile is adjacent to my own dog’s poo. This isn’t a rant…Jan 21, 2016Jan 21, 2016
Deborah PardesVisiting MomBreathing from the next room. It’s my mom sleeping. It’s good to hear it. Napping is an invention of epic value. It’s stops a day from…Nov 17, 2015Nov 17, 2015