Walking up Sanchez Street on our way to the Noe Valley Ministry, we passed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglová (a.k.a. The Swell Season) strolling smilingly toward 24th Street, not a care in the world. They didn't look like two musicians preparing for a concert and they certainly didn't give off the air of being the stars of Once, a truly incredible film that's currently playing in theaters. They were enjoying each other and the......

We know what it's like to spend your days running around in circles while bunches of people yell at you, so we're especially sympathetic to the beneficiaries of our featured organization this week. The Golden State Greyhound Adoption group works to rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt out retired racing greyhounds. We love the sleek look and gentle temperment of greyhounds and find particular kinship in their reputation for being total sloths most of the time. (And......