How We Survive Sheltering In Place
What is it like for Baby Boomer seniors to shelter at home alone? Joel interviews Sally Stephens, president of the Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association. Sally discusses how she handles boredom and depression during the coronavirus pandemic. She embraces new technology to stay connected and celebrates the comeback of the old fashioned telephone call.
This is part one in a series of videos that features Joel interviewing community leaders in San Francisco.
Joel interviews the owner of Trattoria da Vittorio, one of the most popular restaurants in West Portal. The famous song “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” takes on new meaning in the age of coronavirus. Hear how Vittorio D’Urzo has handled the challenges facing small businesses: “I’m very lucky I’m in West Portal, this great neighborhood,” he said. “It’s been a roller coaster of emotions. I’m overwhelmed by all the love and everything we do is a thank you to the people.”
This is part two in a series of videos that features Joel interviewing community members and leaders in San Francisco.
Wish there was a coronavirus survival guide for parents and teens sheltering at home? Joel interviews Sonny and Ava, a father and daughter in the Miraloma Park neighborhood. Ava is 16. It’s a challenging age for both parents and teenagers, under normal circumstances. But how do families with teens survive when forced to spend all their time together in a pandemic? Sonny and Ava talk about their experience and offer advice on home schooling, chores, and giving each other space.
This is part three in a series of videos that features Joel interviewing community members and leaders in San Francisco.
The doctor is in! Joel interviews Vas Kiniris, San Francisco’s “Merchant Corridor Doctor.” Vas helps diagnose and fix the problems facing small businesses. He was busy before the coronavirus pandemic and now he describes the challenge as “catastrophic.” But Vas offers some hopeful advice for enduring our moment of crisis and what must happen to ensure small business health for the long term.
This is part four in a series of videos that features Joel interviewing community members and leaders in San Francisco.