Diamond Mining
Firestone Tire International Co. sent me to Sierra Leone to sell earthmover tires to the diamond mines.
Discover U: Searching for Life in the Antarctic and Space
Paradise Valley Estates hosts a speaker series called Discover U, which invites speakers in the areas of science, nature or the arts to visit our Life Plan Community to share their expertise with residents.
Past Memories
"As I sat down at my desk to write the latest episode of my memoirs, I began to think about how to put the experiences of my past life together."
You Can Leave The Military But It Really Never Leaves You
One of the benefits of being located near Travis Air Force Base is being close to the installation’s many resources including the Retiree Activities Office.
Cars and Coffee Fuel Conversation
For some, a car is just a way to get from Point A to Point B. For others, it’s part of their identity, a proud possession, a reminder of a memorable time in tangible form.
SS Jeremiah O’Brien Makes History Twice
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien, in San Francisco, is a maritime wonder.
Local Planner: The Art of Rube Goldberg
Now on display at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco until July 8, The Art of Rube Goldberg explores the career of one of the most celebrated and influential cartoonists of all time.
PVE Worship Service
The history of the Worship Service at PVE is a study in patience and persistence, as embodied by its founder Lucille Thyrring.
Discover U: Breaking a Leg in the Digital Age
In 2018, Paradise Valley Estates launched a speaker series called Discover U.