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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Easter EggsperimentsAs we count down the days until Easter, our kids miss their grandma. Pre-covid she frequently visited us over Spring Break and shared her favorite science experiments...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 31, 2021Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Apr 3, 2021 at 11:43 am | 4 comments | 4407 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Americans and the Economy Need More HelpThe national employment report gives solid hope that the jobs recession is ending. Monthly job losses averaged 103,000 for the past 4 months down from 397,000 in...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 5, 2009Last comment by Bob S, on Dec 10, 2009 at 7:21 pm | 13 comments | 4401 Views
A TEEN'S PALO ALTO
Coronavirus: tips to increase productivity at homeStaying motivated when teachers and superiors aren't present as a form of supervision is difficult. One complication of online work I've encountered personally is...
Original post made by Jessica Zang on Apr. 26, 2020Last comment by A parent with kids in high school, on May 2, 2020 at 12:45 pm | 3 comments | 4396 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Finally Playing on the Playgrounds AgainThis month we started going back to the playgrounds again. While they were closed, we enjoyed the open grass, ponds and walking paths at our local parks. And while...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 4391 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farmers Market in Spring: Risotto with Roasted Artichoke, Fresh Pea and Homemade Goat Milk RicottaWelcome spring! Finally, the weather is changing, the sun is smiling, and our farmers markets are filling with produce of the new season. Here’s a recipe...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 24, 2023Last comment by Cale Jackson, on Apr 28, 2023 at 3:03 pm | 2 comments | 4387 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Steins plans VIP service pig roast and cellared beer reveal to celebrate 10th anniversary
Steins Beer Garden and Restaurant in Mountain View has 31 taps. Photo courtesy Steins.
By Kate Bradshaw
Steins Beer Garden &...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 20, 2023There are no comments yet. 4385 Views
OFF DEADLINE
ON DEADLINE: Mayor Yeh: Another soft-spoken big-challenges year for Palo AltoPalo Alto will speak softly but face big-stick challenges in 2012 as new Mayor Yiaway Yeh puts his stamp on city policies, practices and politics. He is expected...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jan. 14, 2012Last comment by Howard, on Jan 20, 2012 at 2:46 pm | 5 comments | 4381 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Everything Falls – Lessons in Life and SouffleDid you catch Martha Stewart on Sports Illustrated last week? At 81 years,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 29, 2023Last comment by Gerard LaPointe, on Jun 3, 2023 at 2:28 pm | 7 comments | 4352 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Primary for local Congressional seat might not be uninteresting + Uncomfortable with Weekly's endorsementAnna Eshoo has been the Congresswoman for this area since 1993 and has won primary and general elections by margins in the range of 20-40% of the vote. In 2020,...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on May. 28, 2022Last comment by Tyler Prescott, on Jul 19, 2022 at 1:53 pm | 22 comments | 4337 Views
AD LIBS
Ad Libs: New art takes shape on Newell RoadCurious people are already peering into artist Patrick Dougherty's new environmental sculpture on the Palo Alto Art Center grounds, and it's not scheduled to be...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jan. 19, 2011Last comment by FutonSandwich, on Feb 26, 2011 at 11:06 am | 4 comments | 4336 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Read-a-thon ActivitiesWe are thankful that our school is still holding its annual read-a-thon this year. Our kids love an excuse to buy new books, listen to storytimes, and see how many...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 26, 2021There are no comments yet. 4328 Views
AD LIBS
Ad Libs: Mighty sculptures from little saplings growI am already looking forward to an interview that's five weeks away. Wouldn't you, if the artist made giant fanciful sculptures from tree saplings? Environmental...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Dec. 9, 2010Last comment by Art Lover, on Dec 19, 2010 at 9:17 pm | 1 comment | 4308 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Update on the EconomyI wish everyone a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. The Bottom Line ? The state and national economy are growing ? The economic recovery will be long and...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 23, 2010Last comment by Dump the games, on Mar 7, 2011 at 6:22 am | 12 comments | 4300 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Sleeping with the fishI doubt there is a better sleep aide than watching fish float in kelp swaying gently to and fro, unless it is studying an amorphous cluster of hundreds of anchovies...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Mar. 8, 2016Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Mar 9, 2016 at 4:58 pm | 8 comments | 4276 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Home sweet homeTwo weeks ago my 88-year-old mother collapsed unconscious on the floor of her apartment. Fortunately, her ever-vigilant caregivers caught her as she fell, so she...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Feb. 7, 2017Last comment by Rod, on Sep 21, 2017 at 10:25 pm | 5 comments | 4271 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Progeny Coffee to debut Colombian coffee shop and job training program in Palo Alto
==I Putting coffee scores and farmer’s faces on their bags is just one way Progeny Coffee sets itself apart from competitors. (Courtesy Progeny...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 27, 2023There are no comments yet. 4270 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Boomer U. Expo Drew an Age-Diverse CrowdBoomer U. Expo last Sat. at Mitchell Park Community Center was well attended. Manning the Webster House booth all day I noticed that the mean age of the attendees...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Apr. 6, 2016There are no comments yet. 4262 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: What would be YOUR top 10 local news stories -- over 50 years?First of three columns/blogs on my Top 10 choices. I was at a bit of a loss about what to talk about when I was invited recently to speak at the Palo Alto Rotary...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Mar. 9, 2011Last comment by Janice, on Mar 10, 2011 at 6:43 pm | 4 comments | 4251 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: Citizen watchdogs dig out another 'confidentiality' secret -- but such things go w-a-a-y backThe practice of public administrators sharing "confidential" information with their elected bosses while keeping it from the public has surfaced, with the discovery...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on May. 17, 2012Last comment by svatoid, on May 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm | 9 comments | 4248 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
College Openings 2016If you are having second thoughts about not finishing your college applications last fall, or aren't wildly excited about any of the colleges you were accepted to,...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on May. 13, 2016There are no comments yet. 4225 Views
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