In their final resting places in the historic abd serene Columbarium, people showcase their personalities and past lives.

This portrait of Liz, a first-time-mom, is one of many thatll go on display on May 12. Photo by Margaret Silverman/IMOW

They are, whether wed like to admit it or not.  Tomorrow, May 12,  you can see this literally outside the San Francisco Public Library:  Photos of San Francisco moms, ranging from 5 to 15 feet tall, will be glued onto the building walls (the photos, not the mothers).  Some of the mothers will be there in person, too, and as the artwork is installed, youngsters and adults can do arts and crafts activities. The photos are part of a global project by the online International Museum of Women.

Get the details on the installation, and other ways to honor moms, in our guide to Mothers Day in San Francisco.

Mothers Day is a week away--but its never too early to start showing gratitude to moms, who drive us crazy but are under-appreciated workhorses and cheerleaders, too.  In fact you can begin today, by treating Mom to some comic tributes at the Shelton Theater, and continue with flowers and more tributes on Thursday.  By Sunday, Mom may well be rendered speechless by your consideration and thanks.  Just follow our  guide to Mothers Day in San Francisco, and youre golden.

Actor Rosemarie DeWitt talks about improvising the lines in Your Sisters Sister, the Centerpiece feature of the San Francisco International Film Festival.