For years, I have been concerned about the diminishment of conversations in our lives. It began with the answering machine, moved onto emails, and now text. People are not talking to each other much anymore. And I believe it is having an impact on our relationships.

During our radio class at Encinal High School (EHS), we were presented with a new opportunity. Our teacher Kevin Gorham announced that we had been selected to participate in KQED’s Youth Takeover program.

Alameda businesses can play an important role in reducing Alameda’s greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the climate protection actions businesses can take also reduce expenses, making them more profitable.

Having moved here from the East not long ago, new friends have been hard to find without kids or dogs. But patience will always be a virtue, and last year I met a guy my age at a friend’s wedding in Sausalito and found a real true friend for life.

Trees help protect the climate by removing carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere through the natural process of photosynthesis. The more trees we plant the better for the climate. Trees also provide shade, valuable habitat for wildlife and can help reduce storm runoff.

The Bay Area New Group’s Alameda Journal published an article, (“Oakland Roots Seek World-Class Soccer Recognition,” Dec.

A cool weather plant, Bok Choy grows well in Alameda all year round. Bok Choy or Pak Choi means “white vegetable” in Chinese for its shiny white stalks.

I watched a program on PBS the other day about a man exploring the Appalachian Mountains. One of the people he met with was a woman who has walked the Appalachian trail from Georgia to Maine four times.

Having practiced law on Wall Street for almost 40 years, I long ago abandoned most ways of evaluating my life, until today.

I swim and use the Jacuzzi at the health club about three times a week. Not without effort, but my weight, while an issue, is not a problem.

In looking back over the past year, Bike Walk Alameda has a lot to be grateful for (and proud of!). But, more than anything, we’re grateful for your support. Supporting biking and walking comes in many shapes and sizes.