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May is National Asthma Awareness Month. It is estimated that more than 8 percent of the U.S. population suffers from asthma, and the numbers are rising yearly.

Two years ago, I wrote a column about the “The year that wasn’t.” It was 2007, the year when Barry Bonds, Lance Armstrong and others were hit with steroid allegations, and nothing, except the “I believe” Golden State Warriors, seemed to go right for Bay Area sports teams.

My wife is a Tim Tebow fan. But it’s not because of his looks (I hope) or his ability. It’s because of his faith and because he wins games in dramatic fashion and because she’s been rooting for the Broncos since she was a toddler.

The weathered sign that points to the hidden park stands unnoticed by the traffic moving up the mountain. In the small, dusty parking lot, tan oaks and poison oak surround the few cars.

Walking my dog can be arduous exercise. For me, not the dog. Whenever I walk him, I can’t get more than 10 feet without someone wanting to stop and talk.