A Walk Along the Levees

A Walk Along the Levees

A few minutes’ drive from my home on a typical January day, northern shovelers, teals, gadwalls, ruddy ducks, and mallards float amidst the ponds and along the Charleston Slough. Male and female pairs paddle toward a shoreline or simply take a meandering path in the...
Loving Where You Live

Loving Where You Live

I have, consecutively, owned six homes in Silicon Valley. Despite its mixed reputation as a place to live, I love it for its delightful weather; broad racial, ethnic, and religious diversity; and wide range of terrains with enticing hiking trails. This is where I...