About Me and Stuff

Notes from Robin Dutton-Cookston, a Noe Valley Parkside (part of the Sunset neighborhood) mommy, on public schools, the shrinking urban middle class, affordable housing, and San Francisco parenting.

Robin Dutton-Cookston’s writing can be found in many print and web publications, including Mothering, Hip Mama, Clamor, and Mom Writers Literary Magazine. She is a frequent contributor to The Noe Valley Voice and puts out an old-fashioned photocopied zine called Apron Strings: A Zine for Mamas, Papas, and People Who Have Them, whenever the mood strikes and time permits. Robin is also senior editor/columnist/blogger at Mom Writer’s Literary Magazine.

Robin’s book, The Foggiest Idea: Tales of a Displaced Texan in San Francisco Mamaland makes a hilarious and affordable stocking stuffer.  It is available at booksellers everywhere!

In addition to her creative writing pursuits, Robin works for San Francisco’s official website for families, www.SFkids.org. When she’s not writing, Robin likes to chase her family through the streets of San Francisco.

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