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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 | 4872 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
You are doing greatWhen I see a little one throwing a tantrum in a public place, like a restaurant or a grocery store, I usually just try to give the parents space. I know they want...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 4865 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Tree Lighting Ceremonies?On Friday night we enjoyed watching Palo Alto’s virtual tree lighting ceremony. It was a very simple ceremony, but it was so wonderful...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 4861 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. 4861 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 | 4843 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
California's Unemployment Insurance DebtThere was an article in the LA Times this morning that prompted a radio interview I just did on the state's growing unemployment insurance fund debt. http://www.latimes.com/busin...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 7, 2010Last comment by stephen levy, on Nov 20, 2010 at 1:22 pm | 16 comments | 4828 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'Tiny space, bold taste': Cyclismo Cafe cruises back into Redwood City
==I Cyclismo "Mini Cafe" is open for business in a colorful shipping container outside of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in Redwood City...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 4822 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Lessons From the Orange SkyOn Wednesday our youngest immediately noticed the orange colored sky. She frequently looked out the window to check how the color changed throughout the day. She...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 11, 2020There are no comments yet. 4817 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
A Checkbox at the Hospital that can Start Costing You Thousands 3 Days LaterEvery 6-9 months the NYTimes runs either a front page or Health section article about hospitals placing you "under observation" vs admitting you when you...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Sep. 4, 2017Last comment by Max Greenberg, on Sep 7, 2017 at 6:04 pm | 3 comments | 4811 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Come hear the music!This summer we rediscovered a favorite activity, the City of Palo Alto's Twilight Concert Series. We love that we can bike or walk to the venues. It's free with...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Aug. 21, 2015Last comment by musical, on Aug 24, 2015 at 2:24 pm | 3 comments | 4805 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 4802 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Cetrella moving into the former el Alto space at State Street MarketBy Julia Brown
==I The Happy Boy Farms Frito Misto at Cetrella includes rock shrimp, shishito peppers, picholine olives, green beans, squash...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 4794 Views
AD LIBS
Ad Libs: Au revoir, ArthurSo saddened to hear about the passing of Arthur Krakower, the 88-year-old wunderkind Peninsula artist. A call or email from Arthur was like a small gem, bright in...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 31, 2009There are no comments yet. 4784 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Remembering the old while embracing the newMy grandfather and my great aunt both passed away this spring. I’ve enjoyed sharing my memories of them with our kids. My grandfather was a physics teacher,...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 30, 2020There are no comments yet. 4778 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8What happens when a permaculturist, a chef, and a policy wonk walk into a park? Why, an Edible Tree Walk of course! Edible Tree Walk Saturday, July 8th...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 3, 2023Last comment by Bill Taylor, on Jun 10, 2023 at 2:33 pm | 6 comments | 4778 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Beyond the Nightly Walk – Power Walkingpow•er walk•ing noun A form of cardiopulmonary exercise consisting of fast walking with exaggerated swinging of the arms. As someone with osteoarthritis...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Jul. 25, 2017There are no comments yet. 4765 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Chico Marx brings Spanish-Californian fare to South San Francisco
Dishes at Chico Marx in South San Francisco are inspired by Spanish and Californian flavors. Courtesy Kelly Puleio.
By Kate Bradshaw
Chico...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Beryl Phillips, on May 17, 2023 at 11:26 am | 3 comments | 4760 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Our Last Day with an Elf on the ShelfWe enjoyed our first December with an elf on the shelf. He brought a lot of joy with M&M tic tac toe, Kinder eggs, mini marshmallows roasting over a candle, and...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 4756 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
A Day to Remember the Past YearWhen my friend’s daughter turned one, she posted an adorable video online. She took short video clips throughout the day to show what a typical day in her daughter’s...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 31, 2021Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 5, 2021 at 10:03 am | 2 comments | 4755 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: Does upsurge in teen-distress referrals mean 'stigma' barrier is dropping?There is a continuing upsurge in referrals of young persons to counselors to help with some form of emotional distress, stress or other difficult challenge, according...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Sep. 29, 2012Last comment by Ducatigirl, on Oct 29, 2012 at 9:02 pm | 2 comments | 4748 Views
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