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COUPLE'S NET

Fierce Love

When I am advocating for my husband while he’s in hospital, I refer to it as ‘Fierce Love’. I will do pretty much anything for him while he cannot...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 18, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2947 Views

OFF DEADLINE

On Deadline blog: Is Palo Alto big enough for an elected mayor? Yes and no, maybe

Former Mayor (twice over) Gary Fazzino has renewed a proposal he first surfaced about two decades ago: that Palo Alto is a big and complex enough town to directly...

Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Dec. 26, 2011
Last comment by Jeremy Feldman, on Jan 4, 2012 at 2:54 am | 15 comments | 2930 Views

COUPLE'S NET

“Together, they were screwing this conversation up . . .

. . . faster than it was taking to have it.” My clients often question/comment on the amount of time it takes to communicate better. I always tell them the...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2863 Views

OFF DEADLINE

On Deadline: Summer camp can be unforgettable, even if you want to

The Weekly's cover story on summer camps last Friday (July 22) evoked some powerful camp memories of my own, dating back to the mid-1950s -- a measure of the power...

Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jul. 26, 2011
Last comment by Jeri Arbuckle, on Jul 28, 2011 at 8:25 am | 1 comment | 2844 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

The Economics of High Speed Rail

I have shared three major concerns with transportation and elected officials in California. Ridership I travel to Los Angeles for business a few tines a year....

Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 10, 2011
Last comment by stephen levy, on Dec 22, 2011 at 11:28 am | 17 comments | 2824 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Reminiscences of the presidents I met in real time

As 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, 2023
Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:10 am | 10 comments | 2783 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

While we wait

I needed a bit of distraction as I wait my turn to get fully vaccinated.  So I decided to take my mind off of Covid and tackle some more challenging science...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 14, 2021
There are no comments yet. 2750 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

Stronger Than Expected Job Growth in Bay Area and State

California's job growth was stronger than previously reported. The stronger gains are seen throughout the state. Moreover, the upward revision in state job totals...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Mar. 23, 2013
Last comment by stephen levy, on Mar 31, 2013 at 11:56 am | 18 comments | 2741 Views

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Ad Libs: A muse to Matisse, a patron of art

The Almanac, one of our sister papers, published a nice arts story this week about Sarah Stein: art collector, art-school patron and leader of art salons in her...

Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 6, 2011
There are no comments yet. 2724 Views

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Ad Libs: Autumn in Palo Alto

Could this Palo Alto fall be more glorious? I don't know why the colors are so stunning this year, but I'm thankful. Even the crunched-up yellow leaves that are...

Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Dec. 1, 2011
Last comment by Bill, on Jan 19, 2012 at 10:09 am | 4 comments | 2693 Views

SENIOR FOCUS

It’s New Year’s Resolution Time...

New Year's resolutions are a great thing, but usually we let them slip away in a couple of weeks without a good solid plan. Since many resolutions revolve around...

Original post made by Max Greenberg on Dec. 31, 2019
Last comment by BabyBoomerGuru, on Jan 3, 2020 at 6:52 pm | 3 comments | 2683 Views

COUPLE'S NET

How to Do a Systems Review of Your Relationship

I’ve seen a lot of couples over the years that want to “fix” their marriage. They mostly want to continue doing exactly what they’ve been...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 18, 2022
There are no comments yet. 2662 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County (part 2)

Welcome back to Travelin’ Solo – Elk and Mendocino County (part 2).

Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 14, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm |
3 comments | 2650 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Porterhouse San Mateo revamps its menu following move to new spot

Steak tartare from Porterhouse San Mateo. (Photo courtesy Steve Haag) By Kate Bradshaw Porterhouse San Mateo, a San Mateo steakhouse,...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 17, 2023
Last comment by Kenneth Chung, on Mar 20, 2023 at 4:36 pm | 2 comments | 2640 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Change of Summer Plans

Growing up, I enjoyed spending my summers at camp. Spending 7 weeks canoeing, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and living in a cabin with a dozen other...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 26, 2021
There are no comments yet. 2621 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

Guest Opinion: Innovation climate is leading Valley out of recession

Silicon Valley is leading an economic recovery that is slowly building strength in California and the nation. The region added 21,900 private sector jobs during...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 9, 2011
Last comment by Robert, on Apr 9, 2011 at 4:42 pm | 2 comments | 2616 Views

SENIOR FOCUS

Guest Blog Encouraging Support for Dementia Family Caregivers by Tami Anastasia

Dear Dementia Family Caregiver, Taking care of a loved one with dementia, under normal circumstances, is challenging enough, but now, to be completely confined...

Original post made by Max Greenberg on Apr. 29, 2020
There are no comments yet. 2608 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Free Market Farm Bill or Farce?

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are I’m from the government and I’m here to help." Ronald Reagan hit a resonant...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 19, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2604 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Our Evening Run

In the fall of 2019 I started running again a few times a week. Our youngest had just started preschool so I had some kid-free time to get back into a regular running...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 20, 2021
There are no comments yet. 2546 Views

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Ad Libs: The story behind the face

"Eddie Currents was a dreamer. The men at the bank where he worked called him crazy Eddie, and told him to straighten his hat. Serious guys wear their hats directly...

Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Mar. 3, 2011
There are no comments yet. 2545 Views
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