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COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: I look like THAT??!!I’m certain I have blind spots I don’t know about--that’s what makes them blind. I hope my husband, family, and friends will tell me (kindly and...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 23, 2021There are no comments yet. 124 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Can we curb climate change?With soaring three-digit high temperatures suddenly hitting Seattle, Portland and Canadian cities to the north, causing a record heat wave from a stalled heat dome,...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 1, 2021Last comment by Walter Bevan, 5 hours ago | 19 comments | 7283 Views
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Abortion in America: a new perspectiveI have never quite understood why the issue of abortion has suddenly erupted into a national issue across America, requiring politicians and presidents to state...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by Curmudgeon, 8 hours ago | 9 comments | 1784 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
San Mateo County to legalize home cooking businessesStart-up grants will be available for owners of small food businesses by Kate Bradshaw Home chefs in San Mateo County now have a path toward legally...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 1305 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Michelin-starred chefs bring Korean & Taiwanese fare to Los Altos State Street MarketSpicy pork belly bao and savory seolleongtang go to market by Sara Hayden The
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 1358 Views
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Our feelings are hurt. C’mon, guys!Our feelings were hurt, so we must sue the city of Palo Alto. That is the message I glean from the five Palo Alto police officers who filed a suit against the...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Grant Kern, on Jul 20, 2021 at 8:26 am | 24 comments | 5400 Views
COUPLE'S NET
For You, ReadersAn elegantly draped veil, shimmering, pulsing, light illuminates and obstructs. I must wend my way amidst its tendrils, guided only by faith and trust. Anticipating...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 19, 2021There are no comments yet. 2060 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Eat well and save the planet: Palo Alto author publishes plant-forward recipe bibleby Angela Swartz Anne-Marie Bonneau's new book "The Zero-Waste Chef" offers a blueprint for...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 3194 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
One year later: Following up with 5 local Black restaurant owners after the turmoil of 2020by Margot Seeto After BLM protests and COVID-19, Peninsula restaurateurs convey hopes, pivots and grand plans for the future. Keeping a food business...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 1530 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Artistic appetite: Families create edible portraits in Second Sundays programby Sara Hayden Stanford educators teach the ancient art of playing with your food Last weekend families were encouraged to not only play with their food,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 1226 Views
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Q: In what country is Venice, Italy located? A: Paris. Q: What is the biggest city in the world? A: Asia?A segment of one of Jay Leno’s TVs shows had a man-on-the-street interview, this time with some older teens and young adults in their early twenties. The questions...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 6, 2021Last comment by Devon Wilson, on Jul 14, 2021 at 11:01 am | 37 comments | 6111 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: “Marriage is not just spiritual communion . . .it is also remembering to take out the trash.” Joyce Brothers Marriage is sacred and also mundane. It's easy to lose sight of one or the other of those....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 8, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Jul 12, 2021 at 6:20 pm | 2 comments | 6778 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
The uncomfortable downward slope toward more conservative Christian churchesOur Christian churches in the U.S. suddenly seem be not only tilting to the right, but rather sliding down a hill to join with the conservative Republican right...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 22, 2021Last comment by Bystander, on Jul 8, 2021 at 9:08 am | 45 comments | 7438 Views
CREATING A MORE VIBRANT MENLO PARK
Downtown Menlo Park Is Not Simply Recovering. It’s Emerging with Greater Vibrancy. Here Is How to Enjoy it!
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The positive signs are impossible to ignore. Downtown Menlo Park is now re-opening in ways that offer residents and visitors many...
Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on Jun. 22, 2021Last comment by JR, on Jul 2, 2021 at 4:34 pm | 6 comments | 4355 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Flavored to the bone: The Mandarin in Menlo Park blends old and new to showcase pan-Asian cuisineby Sara Hayden “Trust me….I eat a lot.” Owner Nee Lau keeps a slow and steady emphasis on quality above all else. The pandemic may...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"Don't Follow your Dreams; Chase Them."- Richard Dumbrill First you have to dream. It's easy to get going, going, going toward a goal, or just taking care of everyday life. When do you have time to...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 29, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jun 29, 2021 at 10:48 am | 2 comments | 7623 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
North Ventura Planning Area AlternativesDear Mayor DuBois and council members, The North Ventura planning area checks all the boxes as a great site for housing. --close to services, shopping and...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 12, 2021Last comment by marc665, on Jun 27, 2021 at 9:30 am | 4 comments | 9390 Views
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Why does it take Palo Alto so long to get things done?A recent headline in one of the local papers declared “City moves swiftly to …” A local city moves swiftly! Wow! I say. Because to me, local cities...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 18, 2021Last comment by Cameron Rivers, on Jun 22, 2021 at 10:23 am | 21 comments | 5971 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Cheez(steak) Whiz: A Philly transplant's guide to the Peninsula's best cheesesteaksby Zack Fernandes When I left Philadelphia six years ago, my first order of business on the Peninsula was to find proxies for each of the dining establishments...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 10, 2021Last comment by Alison, on Jun 20, 2021 at 5:28 pm | 7 comments | 6389 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Offices Do Not Create JobsCompanies and entrepreneurs create jobs. Offices provide space for some of these jobs but do not create them. Posters sometimes allege two “facts” that are...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 11, 2021Last comment by lorrielsims, on Jun 18, 2021 at 9:25 am | 3 comments | 3948 Views
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Eat well and save the planet: Palo Alto author publishes plant-forward recipe bible
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For You, Readers
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Abortion in America: a new perspective
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To show appreciation for the local business community, readers voted for their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends. The Almanac is proud to unveil this year's Readers' Choice honorees.
