Don’t forget that public transportation runs on a Sunday schedule today.
And some folks on 20th and Hampshire would be very thankful if you help them find their parrot that went missing yesterday.
If you still have shopping to do, there is the little empire known as Bi-Rite which the chronicle profiled today.
Mission Mission’s Kevin Montgomery reflects on how to stay culturally relevant in 2010. The author’s key findings include: “PBR/Tecate/Olympia are getting slutted,” “Bender’s was just a 2009 meme,” and “Fixies are a little too mainstream.”
So those $600 I spent on styling my bike will only keep me afloat for another month? Bummer.
What are you thankful for? Mission High Students ask their peers the same question. The results are here.
Several blocks south, reporter Garret McAuliffe brings us three very moving essays from children of the Mission Education Center.
This will be the first Thanksgiving they will celebrate in this country, and for some the first one with their families.
As an immigrant myself I can relate to their stories. I did not live with my dad until I was eight.
Thanksgiving with my family has been anything but conventional. It is a tradition for my family to gather outside as my dad grills carne asada and my mom warms up the corn tortillas.
I am not sure what they will do this year since the apartment complex where they live recently banned outdoor grilling.
But in all seriousness, I am thankful for parents who sacrifice their entire lives to give their children opportunity. I am thankful for them every day.
And from the entire Mission Loc@l staff we wish you a happy Thanksgiving.