Marge Speidel

Marge Speidel is a freelance writer and former newspaperwoman living at The Terraces at Los Altos in Los Altos, Calif.

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Her life started with challenges, but she overcame them and helped others!

Don't you hate when you can't open your string cheese?

Thought your summer job as a teen was odd? Add these to the list!

Long ago, in my 30s, working in San Francisco meant too much fog, and Palo Alto, 50 miles to the south, seemed inviting.

Converting older office buildings is one solution to the housing crisis.

John Lennon’s “no religion” lyric still resonates.

No vaccine is 100 percent effective.

A federal agency would inform and protect the people.

From campaign promise to policy, the president walks a tight rope.