I'm trying to figure out which part of this adventure we're actually in: the beginning, middle or end.
This wasn't BART. This was the real deal. I was tackling the British rail system alone, just like everybody else...
Tangling with the bad boys of literature
When does it go from babbling to an actual word?
cultural notes from South Florida
A suburban view of the Annular Eclipse...
For poetry especially, edition makes a difference
An overview on the laws of riding a bike, crossing a street and what's the best way for youth to safely cross the street on a bike or on foot.
Proof that toddlerhood is close? I just received my first parenting injury.
Find out more about "Bay-friendly gardening," including potential plans by the City of Alameda to incorporate the guidelines and how your yard can become certified as a "Bay Friendly" garden.
Find out how you can become a foster parent to a homeless animals and why microchipping can help you find a lost pet.
Mother's Day wasn't always about breakfast in bed. A brief history and alternative ways of celebrating.
A sea of yellow wildflowers showcases the open space potential.
Things that we do for love
There were some fireworks Tuesday night at the special meeting of the Alameda City Council to discuss Alameda Point strategy.
Owning a business is tough enough. How can the Alameda Chamber of Commerce help yours grow?
A local band parties like it's 1972.
Plans are afoot to redevelop the old Good Chevrolet property. A big, outdoor patio bar/grill could be fun, maybe with a movie screen like Foreign Cinema in SF ... What would you like to see there?
Come to Betty's Hula Hooping class in Alameda. Stimulate your cerebellum!
Mitt Romney is probably a terrific manager, but...
Enjoying the end of fifth grade
Do you support your local businesses? Are you a fan of the buy local movement? Then join us in a cash mob on Sunday, May 20 from 4pm - 5pm.
I'm not ready to start calling him as toddler, but I am a little excited about it.
The only zombie-related experience I can tolerate
Learn to ride a bike for adults, one-hour bike commuter class. BikeAlameda is offering free bike classes this Saturday at South Shore Center in preparation for Bike to Work Day May 10.
Love camping, but hate being too far from civilization? Then this is the place for you. Flophouse-style camping, right in your own backyard!
Weaver claims Commuters title in 85th Alameda Commuters golf!
Reunited with full loaves of bread, newborn lambs and curiously large mints, I was already assured that my first solo adventure was bound to be a good one. Part II of Flying Solo...
Add some weight for a welcomed exchange to life in a wheelchair.
Questions you will be asked is you donate blood.
The wildflowers have returned to our hills, valleys, and open fields around the Bay.
Our house is a hotzone.
Bike riding in Alameda. Cyclists of all levels, get ready for Bike to Work Day with free classes at South Shore Center.
I did some drawing during this week's Planning Board Meeting. These visual notes help me keep track of information, I hope they're helpful to others, too.
The pros and cons of loving the one you’re with
It's time to take the first steps to activate your career.
Entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs
The countdown started at 123 days and now the day had come ... I was off the England for the 16th time and for the first time completely alone.
Just over three months since Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter took over its operation. A lot of improvements have been made and more are coming.
Alameda lacks quality restuarants