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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Will the Coronavirus Save Lives?I saw an eye-opening statistic the other day. Coronavirus to date has killed almost 15,000 people worldwide (as of March 22). It may be 2x or 3x that by the time...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 22, 2020Last comment by Jetman, on Mar 28, 2020 at 12:59 pm | 29 comments | 19839 Views
COUPLE'S NET
The first few seconds after awakening; before I remember the virusIn the first few seconds after awakening, I am taking in the morning. The sun shining. My dog's little noises. My breath. Stretching and rolling my shoulders. Then...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 27, 2020There are no comments yet. 19475 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Restaurants shutter temporarily while other double down on delivery, ways to survive coronavirus downturn==I For more updates on restaurant closures, read this story:
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 13, 2020Last comment by West Menlo, on Mar 26, 2020 at 4:27 pm | 9 comments | 22317 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Stores with Senior Shopping Hours or Shop-For-YouSome local food stores are offering senior hours or special arrangements. Call first to confirm. Also call to ask them what kind of "proof" (ie. letter signed by...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Mar. 22, 2020Last comment by Father of 3, on Mar 23, 2020 at 3:53 pm | 7 comments | 4768 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Mass Sing-In Tonight 5pm Monday 3/23Anyone interested in doing something like Italy is/was doing - at a designated time everyone goes out into their front yard. por opens their window, and sings a...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Mar. 23, 2020Last comment by Max Greenberg, on Mar 23, 2020 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 52 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Who’s Got Take-Out or Senior Grocery Hours?Whose got take out? Support your local restaurants. Tip well when you go. Call to place your order (some take online orders), keep 6 feet distance from others...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by Grocery Shopper, on Mar 23, 2020 at 11:48 am | 21 comments | 20123 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
A new challenge: What to do when everything is closed?
Who among us would have ever thought three weeks ago that a pretty flower-looking corona virus would spread worldwide so rapidly and would affect so...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Mar. 15, 2020Last comment by Ron, on Mar 21, 2020 at 6:57 pm | 29 comments | 36909 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
COVID-19: Critiquing News Releases: What's missing + teachable opportunities"Updated Guidance ... Hosting ... Community Events ... : Ensure ... urge attendees to wash hands often ... If ... not available ... hand sanitizer ..."...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by brrrrr market, on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:43 am | 3 comments | 10374 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Now that Schools are Closing PLEASE Close the YMCAVery happy to hear yesterday that all Santa Clara district schools will be closing. This is a very prudent step and I'm sure we all support that decision. But yesterday...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Mar. 14, 2020Last comment by porter, on Mar 20, 2020 at 12:31 pm | 5 comments | 6252 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Facing monthslong closure due to chemical contamination, Mountain View brewery Tied House calls it quitsMountain View's longstanding Tied House abruptly closed over the weekend after owner Louis Jemison received "disappointing" news about a lengthy, required...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 23, 2019Last comment by hleatherjackets, on Mar 20, 2020 at 12:18 pm | 30 comments | 56476 Views
A TEEN'S PALO ALTO
High School's Abundance of Offensive HumorWalking around the halls, it’s difficult not to overhear snippets of loud, boisterous conversations around me, most of which I can easily ignore and...
Original post made by Jessica Zang on Mar. 11, 2020Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Mar 20, 2020 at 12:05 pm | 10 comments | 9575 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples and Premarital: Shelter, Harbor . . .. . . cover, defend, guard, protect, screen, shield, ward . . These are synonyms for shelter. But what if you feel stuck in the house with your partner and your...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 20, 2020There are no comments yet. 19150 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Social Distancing and FoodSocial distancing is not a term that fits in well with the food world. Whether at home, a restaurant, summer music festival or wherever, food is meant to share...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 13, 2020Last comment by Susan, on Mar 19, 2020 at 7:11 pm | 11 comments | 14977 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Are you that duck?I was walking my dog earlier this week, enjoying the rare everyday activity that wasn’t cancelled(!) She likes to visit a big oak tree where a woman puts out...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 15, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Mar 18, 2020 at 12:28 pm | 10 comments | 16125 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Communities Joining TogetherWhen our kids’ schools closed I was just amazed by all of the support that came pouring in. Especially from parents, educators, and different organizations working...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 16, 2020There are no comments yet. 6756 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'Nobody is dining out.' Palo Alto Chinese restaurant Taste is on the brink of permanently shutting down amidst coronavirus spread==I For more updates on the coronavirus impact on local restaurants, read this story:
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by 40-year Chinese cook, on Mar 16, 2020 at 11:05 am | 39 comments | 49631 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Supporting your Beloved Partner in Corona Virus TimesIt’s possible you each have different thoughts and feelings about the Corona virus and the safety of your family and each other. Maybe you’re on the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 13, 2020Last comment by Median Joe, on Mar 16, 2020 at 9:18 am | 3 comments | 27296 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Economic Responses to the CoronavirusThere are four immediate and several medium term responses that would help mitigate the pain and support the economy to the extend possible. The immediate measures...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Mar. 12, 2020Last comment by protect the po' rich folk first, on Mar 16, 2020 at 6:51 am | 6 comments | 8455 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's Fowl Play Roadside Chicken shutters for 'maintenance'Fowl Play Roadside Chicken at 3850 El Camino Real in Palo Alto has been dark for several weeks,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 19, 2019Last comment by MRM22, on Mar 14, 2020 at 5:49 pm | 11 comments | 16887 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Coronavirus and Climate Change“Coronavirus and Climate Change”. How’s that for a depressing headline? In some ways I see the former as a mini version of the latter. Both are serious problems...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 7, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Mar 14, 2020 at 10:32 am | 25 comments | 23824 Views
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