With Humor, Modesty And Sighs, Residents Say What They Want For X-Mass

San Francisco CA

20 December, 2021

9:55 AM

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By Yujie Zhou | Anlan Cheney | Eleni Balakrishnan, Mission Local December 19, 2021 Jon Fellman, 50-something, acupuncturist Fellman doesn't celebrate Christmas — he's Jewish – but wishes "for this pandemic to end" in the spirit of the holiday. "It would free up a lot of things," he said. The pandemic was also responsible for loss of his acupuncture practice, although that was the second time. His first loss was due to a fire where he had an office at Mission and 22nd streets. An end to the pandemic might also help sustain Adobe Books at 3130 24th St., where he is a long-time volunteer, as it seeks non-profit status. "We're just trying to survive," he said. Jose Estevez, 25, barista at Grand Cafe To read the full article, click here. Mission Local covers San Francisco from the vantage point of the Mission, a neighborhood with all of the promise and problems of a major city. You can support Mission Local here.