Editorial

Perfection is its Own Worst Enemy

Jun 01,2023

We tend to see planning ahead as the one true path to success, but like all concepts we use to guide us, it often turns into the trap we step into by starting out in search of perfection, instead of as a way to get through tomorrow while still in the midst of today.

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An Often Overlooked Reason to Join the Chamber

May 25,2023

Joining the Alameda Chamber isn’t all about business. There are many incredible friendships that are created in the coming together for the economic betterment of our community. Don’t overlook the potential of deep, meaningful connections with your group at the chamber.

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The Glass is Always More Than Half Full

May 25,2023

But only if you’re aware of it, instead of mulling, pondering and agonizing about whatever you didn’t get or aren’t getting. Wake up, friends. It’s there if you will see it.

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President’s Corner: Congratulations Class of 2023!

May 19,2023

May is the month when we celebrate the culmination of the hard work and achievements of our graduating students. This year, on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 2 p.m., we will hold a traditional commencement ceremony at the CoA Soccer Field.

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AUSD Honors Encinal Student Lelon Neely

May 11,2023

The Alameda Unified School District will be honoring “Spotlight Students” in a new column in the newsletter. A Spotlight Student is someone that has made progress in their educational performance.

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And A Little Child Shall Lead Them Through Divorce

May 11,2023

After eight years of marriage to Susan, the mother of my two kids, we had an apartment across from the Museum of Natural History in New York, high enough that I could see the great anthropologist Margaret Mead working at night in her turret, across from our apartment and right next to Central Par

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I Don’t Have to Show You No Stinkin’ Board Scores

May 04,2023

Having moved to the Bay Area to be close to my son and his full-blooded Navajo wife and two amazing granddaughters, I found myself like a tree without water, the water of intelligent conversation and smart people to discuss meaningful subjects with.

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Restart the Presses

Apr 20,2023

Caught that part of television quiz show Jeopardy! when host Ken Jennings interviews the contestants briefly.

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