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THE FOOD PARTY!
Big Island Food Party!Just got back from sweet aloha on the Big Island. Visited mi amigo Jungle John - farmer of lemons, oranges, lychee, and soon, Kona coffee, which I must report...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 22, 2019Last comment by imritikapatel7878, 4 hours ago | 17 comments | 1202 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Who Pays for Palo Alto SchoolsThere is an ongoing discussion about what, if anything, Stanford should pay for students added in housing on campus. The Weekly had an op-ed arguing the current...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 19, 2019Last comment by JoshuaCOk, 6 hours ago | 43 comments | 4164 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
The Terrible TwosOur youngest is two and I feel like I am in uncharted territory. She is our third child, but this is the first time I am experiencing the "terrible twos" as a non-pregnant...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 25, 2019There are no comments yet. 141 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
Hospice, Palliative Care, and the Healing of a Life==B With the recent holiday season, I've been taking a much-needed break from my research and writing work. To recharge my energy and ideas, I'll be off from writing...
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Jan. 2, 2019Last comment by ShreyaRoy, 8 hours ago | 21 comments | 4780 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Composting WorksThe question that I was asked the most when I started this blog was: “Can you please find out what is happening with our recycling?” There has been a...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 17, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, 9 hours ago | 3 comments | 1990 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Looking for LeaksYou can help the planet, your home, and your wallet by looking for gas leaks. Not bad for a few minutes of work. Here’s why, and how. Along with
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 24, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, 9 hours ago | 2 comments | 850 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Write a Personal Ad . . . to Your Partner . . .. . . stating what you have to offer and give in your relationship. Don't make it dependent on what you are getting, either. (Later you can write another personal...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 15, 2019Last comment by thehackgeeks, 10 hours ago | 5 comments | 1915 Views
CREATING A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN
Menlo Park Needs A Fully Elevated Rail System "Downtown"
In my last post, I promised to explain why I, and others, believe fully elevating tracks downtown is a far superior “grade separation”...
Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on Jan. 28, 2019Last comment by jeff, 19 hours ago | 39 comments | 2161 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Downtown Palo Alto gets new Vietnamese eateryPho Banh Mi, a new Vietnamese restaurant, is now open in downtown Palo Alto -- the only dedicated place to get pho and banh mi on University Avenue. The 405 University...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 18, 2019Last comment by 8 Buck Banh Mi?, on Mar 23, 2019 at 8:38 am | 15 comments | 6786 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
More Stupid Plastic Food ThingsYeech! I was just cleaning up around the house and it hits me – all these indestructible, single-use, plastic, food items live in my house. They are everywhere....
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 16, 2019Last comment by Lauralies, on Mar 22, 2019 at 5:21 pm | 22 comments | 3352 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Life Can Change on a DimeReaders, let me begin by saying that I'm fine. Yesterday instead of seeing my wonderful clients, I spent the morning and early afternoon in the ER. I was newly diagnosed...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 4, 2019Last comment by 192.168.1.1, on Mar 22, 2019 at 1:54 am | 7 comments | 4219 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: "When Good People Have Affairs" by Mira KirshenbaumAffairs are so painful for couples (I know that's a huge understatement). The desire to understand and the internal pressure of deciding what to do in the wake...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 11, 2019Last comment by 192.168.1.1, on Mar 22, 2019 at 1:52 am | 4 comments | 4490 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
No sand toys, no problemI always try to bring a couple of basic sand toys for our kids to play with at the park. While sand toys are great fun, they can also be quite frustrating. Many...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 20, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Mar 21, 2019 at 6:09 pm | 2 comments | 481 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Existing Couples: Marriage Rules: Yours, Mine, or Ours?Each of you has a set of rules that go with being in a committed relationship. I can guarantee that all your rules are not the same, although I hope that...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 21, 2019There are no comments yet. 1218 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Capelo's Barbecue opens to-go counter in Redwood CityFans of Capelo's Barbecue can now get the popular food truck's smoked meats at a to-go counter in Redwood City. The to-go counter is now open Monday through Friday...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 20, 2019There are no comments yet. 2477 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: ThanksI was out ill for a week a while back, and needed minor surgery. I often remind clients to say thanks to their partner for all s/he does, and to share specific appreciation...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 22, 2019Last comment by 192.168.1.1, on Mar 19, 2019 at 11:45 am | 2 comments | 2630 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's Aroy Thai Bistro shutters: 'Expansion is not always a good thing'Tom Vongampai learned the hard way the perils of restaurant expansion. In 2016, the longtime owner of Palo Alto Thai restaurant Thaiphoon opened another restaurant,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 15, 2019Last comment by Indian resident, on Mar 19, 2019 at 11:39 am | 2 comments | 2489 Views
CREATING A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN
El Camino Is Rapidly Becoming The Bright New Face of Menlo ParkIt’s been a long time coming, but a welcome transformation of the El Camino business district in Menlo Park is now well underway, especially on the east side...
Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on Mar. 14, 2019Last comment by Dagwood, on Mar 19, 2019 at 10:34 am | 8 comments | 1783 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Simply Sandwiches shutters in Palo AltoSimply Sandwiches, the affordable, pocket-sized sandwich shop off California Avenue in Palo Alto, has closed. A brief sign appeared in the windows of the 2435...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 12, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Mar 19, 2019 at 10:34 am | 11 comments | 3912 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
Operation Varsity Blues(written by Lori McCormick) Considering recent news around, Operation Varsity Blues, the largest college admissions scandal ever prosecuted by the Department...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Mar. 14, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Mar 18, 2019 at 12:48 pm | 8 comments | 2014 Views
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Capelo's Barbecue opens to-go counter in Redwood City
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On Metaphor and Mortality
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Premarital and Existing Couples: Marriage Rules: Yours, Mine, or Ours?
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Big Island Food Party!
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Looking for Leaks
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