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AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Hey guys, it's your turn now to become mothers!I am tired of those men, particularly the males in the Texas legislature, dictating what women can, and cannot do, with their own bodies. That's been a BIG topic...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 6, 2021Last comment by Zayda, on Sep 11, 2021 at 12:48 am | 20 comments | 6060 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship . . .. . . that makes unhappy marriages.” - Friedrich Nietzsche Despite the wonderful Beatles song,
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 10, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Sep 10, 2021 at 8:22 pm | 2 comments | 7028 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Explore Sandy's World of Eats: Surfside Laotian pop-up a hit in Half Moon Bay"I try to … expand people's palates." Sandy Thongsavat-Potter draws crowds with pork belly, papaya salad, pho and more. By Sara Hayden As...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 5803 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
More than a cream puff: Pâte à Choux a sweet addition to San BrunoMichelle Ko's family business shares globally-inspired pastry By Sara Hayden Restaurateur Michelle Ko's travels took her across Asia, Europe and North...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 4098 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Gas use or gas ban? Consider all the good -- and bad -- effectsWe make community decisions all the time. Sometimes we vote "yes" because it seems like the PC way to act. But oftentimes in our patriotic environmental...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 1, 2021Last comment by Bystander, on Sep 8, 2021 at 10:37 pm | 36 comments | 7035 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“A happy marriage is . . .. . . a long conversation which always seems too short.” - Andre Maurois I love this quote for a few reasons. First, let’s look at a couple of definitions: &ldquo...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Sep 7, 2021 at 3:20 pm | 2 comments | 5728 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Is artificial turf a good option for our dry climate?About twenty-five years ago I had a friend who managed one of the landscaping crews at Stanford. After a few years he left to work elsewhere and explained why. “When...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 29, 2021Last comment by Trish+Bubenik+, on Sep 3, 2021 at 4:15 pm | 8 comments | 11848 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Beyond Bali: Warung Siska showcases Indonesian cuisine in Redwood CityMeet the dynamic culinary team sharing high caliber dishes in a low key environment By Sara Hayden To eat at Warung Siska in Redwood City, reservations...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by bill1940, on Sep 3, 2021 at 11:41 am | 1 comment | 6837 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Farm stand safari: Cruising the Coastside for the perfect produceSan Mateo County farmers may spice up their roadside offerings with more fruits, jams, pickles and other snacks By Sara Hayden Cruising the San Mateo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 3640 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
SF Gelateria scoops fresh gelato in Redwood CityMobile gelato shop finds a brick-and-mortar home on the Peninsula By Sara Hayden Redwood City has a new gelato shop with the arrival of SF Gelateria....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 5061 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"Breaking the Silence . . . Why Openness About Your Sex Life . . .. . . is the Best Medicine for Your Health, Relationships, and Overall Happiness" -Moshe Kedan, MD I’m going to share another deeply personal story...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 27, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 27, 2021 at 5:47 pm | 2 comments | 12821 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The growing appeal of "Buy Nothing" groupsWhen greenhouse gas emissions are tallied up and reported at the city, state, or country level, they are usually reported based on where the emissions occur. If...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 22, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 27, 2021 at 10:17 am | 6 comments | 7625 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Afghanistan: Why did this all happen?==I NOTE: American attention the past few days has focused on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Many of our friends and neighbors are talking about what happened....
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 17, 2021Last comment by Bystander, on Aug 26, 2021 at 9:06 am | 55 comments | 6896 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Menlo Park's Bistro Vida celebrated as small business of the yearEat, play, dance: Restaurateur offers space for community to gather By Sara Hayden Bistro Vida in Menlo Park has been recognized as the 13th Senate District's...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 24, 2021Last comment by Emily, on Aug 25, 2021 at 3:21 pm | 3 comments | 10873 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Cibele's Ice Cream brings fresh fruit and frozen treats to Menlo ParkSnack on antojitos: Elote con queso, fresas con crema and more By Sara Hayden Be it sweet, savory, spicy or sour (or a combination of the above), Cibele's...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 20, 2021Last comment by Nayeli, on Aug 23, 2021 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 6566 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
New Hawaiian eats in San Bruno: Plate lunch, musubi & more at Diamond Head General StoreEat your way through Morning Wood's new market with us By Sara Hayden When the door finally swung open, I counted my lucky stars to be in such close...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 16, 2021Last comment by Nayeli, on Aug 20, 2021 at 12:15 pm | 1 comment | 6156 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I'm Thinking . . . I'm Not Thinking . . .-Writing Exercise developed by Natalie Goldberg Dear Readers, I’m going to share an exercise I did while in therapy myself many, many years ago. I hope...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 20, 2021Last comment by ElaineB, on Aug 20, 2021 at 7:24 am | 1 comment | 8875 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“Say something once, why say it again?”-Talking Heads I recently came across two important tools for communication. One of them is STOP – Stop, think, observe, proceed. The second one is from...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 13, 2021Last comment by Anne Cavazos, on Aug 20, 2021 at 7:06 am | 7 comments | 6221 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Back in the saddleHey readers! I’m excited to let you know that this blog will be starting up again next Sunday after a summer hiatus. Since my last post, we’ve experienced...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 15, 2021Last comment by Gail+Sredanovic, on Aug 19, 2021 at 10:21 am | 12 comments | 5159 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
An almost impossible election?IF Gov. Gavin Newsom is recalled during the upcoming Sept. 14 special election, voters face a ridiculous situation: choosing one of 46 candidates running to become...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 11, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Aug 18, 2021 at 10:28 pm | 29 comments | 5977 Views
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