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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
St. Patrick’s Day FunNot surprisingly, last St. Patrick’s Day we focused our time and energy on learning how to stay safe during the pandemic, how to get the groceries we needed,...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 17, 2021Last comment by Memphis299, on Mar 23, 2021 at 11:35 am | 1 comment | 5072 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Fruit and flowersThis summer, in between a minimum of twice weekly trips to the airport (our five children have been coming and going from various adventures at random intervals)...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Aug. 8, 2015Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Aug 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm | 8 comments | 5067 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Expanding the birthday celebrationOver the weekend we celebrated our son’s birthday with relatives over video chat. Almost every weekend since the stay at home order started we’ve chatted about...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 30, 2020There are no comments yet. 5059 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
AligningLast year we became friends with two families who had recently relocated to the US for work from two different countries, and had children attending PAUSD schools....
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Sep. 2, 2015Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Sep 8, 2015 at 4:51 pm | 13 comments | 5042 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: When Steve Jobs showed he had some social skillsThis blog is not primarily about Steve Jobs. He is mentioned in passing. It is mainly about a longtime Palo Altan, Carolyn Caddes, a retired portrait-quality photographer...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Oct. 27, 2011Last comment by Anon LA, on Nov 11, 2011 at 9:23 pm | 17 comments | 5041 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Saying Goodbye to 2020This year especially I enjoyed receiving Christmas cards from friends and relatives. It was great to see their smiling faces and read about some of the positive...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 31, 2020There are no comments yet. 5037 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Fun Food Ideas for HalloweenI've always enjoyed putting on Halloween parties and having fun with the food. Here are a few ideas that don't even need a recipe, just a "how-to." Wishing...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 1, 2023 at 7:50 am | 2 comments | 5029 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
You're invited!This Sunday, Dec. 6th, from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, the Shoebox Project is hosting a wrapping party at the Eichler Swim and Tennis...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Nov. 30, 2015Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Nov 30, 2015 at 8:39 pm | 2 comments | 5010 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Friends and booksOur book club has been meeting regularly for over two decades and we were together last night to share holiday cheer. We met when our eldest children, who are now...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Dec. 15, 2015Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Dec 22, 2015 at 9:33 pm | 9 comments | 4997 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: Jim Keene feels the pain of spillover parking, or at least knows its impactsCity Manager James Keene feels the pain of "spillover" (or "overflow") parking from downtown Palo Alto. Or at least he sees its impacts on a daily basis: He resides...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jan. 24, 2013Last comment by paly parent, on Jan 24, 2013 at 4:21 pm | 3 comments | 4988 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Examining Candidates' Donations: Palo Alto City CouncilScanning who is contributing to which candidates can provide insight into what each candidate has done, what can be expected of them, and how they are regarded....
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Sep. 29, 2020Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Sep 30, 2020 at 5:48 pm | 8 comments | 4975 Views
AD LIBS
Ad Libs: My top arts events from 2010Every year I sew together a patchwork of my 10 favorite local arts moments and happenings from the past 12 months. A little bit of this, a little bit of that from...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Dec. 30, 2010There are no comments yet. 4972 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Obsolete Guesstimates Keeping Businesses ClosedIf you had a mathematic model that produced the same result despite substantial changes in crucial parameters, would you use it in important policy decisions? Apparently...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on May. 28, 2020Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Jun 1, 2020 at 9:15 pm | 15 comments | 4961 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Reminiscences of the presidents I met in real timeAs 98-year-old former President Jimmy Carter lies on his bed, hospice by his side, I thought back and recalled the first and only time I met him years ago. And that...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:10 am | 10 comments | 4937 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Perseverance LandingOn Thursday morning, I heard that we could watch as NASA
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 4936 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Preparing for SchoolAs the summer winds down, I’m slowly getting our kids ready for the upcoming school year. We cleaned off a table so each kid has a designated workspace. ...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 31, 2020There are no comments yet. 4927 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Men: Olympic Gold Winner Michael Phelps says, “Go to Therapy.”Rachel Paula Abrahamson wrote an article for Today about Michael Phelps and his depression and suicidality. Phelps says therapy saved him. “I’ll...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 4922 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
The Joint Venture Proposition 13 PaperHere is the link to the Joint Venture Index of Silicon Valley including the Special Analysis I wrote on Proposition 13. The purpose of the paper was to explain...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 11, 2012Last comment by anne, on Feb 22, 2012 at 9:18 am | 30 comments | 4910 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Summer Fun Around the Bay AreaLooking for more ways to celebrate summer? Here’s a few. The BARn at Flea Street Café Recently opened and just in time to enjoy a sunny...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 29, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 7, 2023 at 6:31 am | 3 comments | 4909 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
A Few "Tips" for Christmas Eve 12/241) Free coffee today at Peets 2) It's OK to tip your UBER driver, even if the rider app does not give you the option. He/she will take cash. When you pencil it...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Dec. 24, 2016Last comment by Mark Good, on Dec 28, 2016 at 2:55 am | 3 comments | 4908 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 30 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away almost $10 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
