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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
"It's too little too late" and other reasons why notFUD. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Big changes should be carefully considered. But when a new idea quickly provokes objections from many different angles, something...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 12, 2021Last comment by DebbieKennedy, 15 minutes ago | 13 comments | 3836 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Craving a two-foot pizza? Pizzone serves Milan-style magic in Palo Alto.Weekend pop-up presents colossal pies via Vina Enoteca By Sara Hayden Pizzone is popping up with giant Milan-style pizza at Vina Enoteca in Palo Alto....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Anna Delacroix, 1 hour ago | 2 comments | 5381 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
PA's downtown business problems not simple to solveSome businesses are closing in Palo Alto's downtown; city business revenues the past two years have dropped significantly, and the town's main street connecting...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 15, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, 23 hours ago | 5 comments | 4830 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples and Premarital: Parallel Living: What to DoI received an email thanking me for writing Signs and Symptoms of Parallel...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 1928 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
On price gouging and other obstacles to HPWH adoptionIt is hard not to be worried about climate change these days. More...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 5, 2021Last comment by Menlo+Voter., on Sep 11, 2021 at 7:41 am | 24 comments | 5818 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Hey guys, it's your turn now to become mothers!I am tired of those men, particularly the males in the Texas legislature, dictating what women can, and cannot do, with their own bodies. That's been a BIG topic...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 6, 2021Last comment by Zayda, on Sep 11, 2021 at 12:48 am | 20 comments | 3858 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship . . .. . . that makes unhappy marriages.” - Friedrich Nietzsche Despite the wonderful Beatles song,
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 10, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Sep 10, 2021 at 8:22 pm | 2 comments | 3704 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Explore Sandy's World of Eats: Surfside Laotian pop-up a hit in Half Moon Bay"I try to … expand people's palates." Sandy Thongsavat-Potter draws crowds with pork belly, papaya salad, pho and more. By Sara Hayden As...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 2994 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
More than a cream puff: Pâte à Choux a sweet addition to San BrunoMichelle Ko's family business shares globally-inspired pastry By Sara Hayden Restaurateur Michelle Ko's travels took her across Asia, Europe and North...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 1864 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Is PAMF running amok?I don't want to write this, but problems at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation are still increasing. For years I have been a very happy patient at their Palo Alto...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by PAMF+MD, on Sep 9, 2021 at 6:38 am | 45 comments | 10875 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Gas use or gas ban? Consider all the good -- and bad -- effectsWe make community decisions all the time. Sometimes we vote "yes" because it seems like the PC way to act. But oftentimes in our patriotic environmental...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 1, 2021Last comment by Bystander, on Sep 8, 2021 at 10:37 pm | 36 comments | 4556 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“A happy marriage is . . .. . . a long conversation which always seems too short.” - Andre Maurois I love this quote for a few reasons. First, let’s look at a couple of definitions: &ldquo...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Sep 7, 2021 at 3:20 pm | 2 comments | 3148 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Is artificial turf a good option for our dry climate?About twenty-five years ago I had a friend who managed one of the landscaping crews at Stanford. After a few years he left to work elsewhere and explained why. “When...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 29, 2021Last comment by Trish+Bubenik+, on Sep 3, 2021 at 4:15 pm | 8 comments | 9123 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Beyond Bali: Warung Siska showcases Indonesian cuisine in Redwood CityMeet the dynamic culinary team sharing high caliber dishes in a low key environment By Sara Hayden To eat at Warung Siska in Redwood City, reservations...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by bill1940, on Sep 3, 2021 at 11:41 am | 1 comment | 4387 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Farm stand safari: Cruising the Coastside for the perfect produceSan Mateo County farmers may spice up their roadside offerings with more fruits, jams, pickles and other snacks By Sara Hayden Cruising the San Mateo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 1796 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
SF Gelateria scoops fresh gelato in Redwood CityMobile gelato shop finds a brick-and-mortar home on the Peninsula By Sara Hayden Redwood City has a new gelato shop with the arrival of SF Gelateria....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 2564 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"Breaking the Silence . . . Why Openness About Your Sex Life . . .. . . is the Best Medicine for Your Health, Relationships, and Overall Happiness" -Moshe Kedan, MD I’m going to share another deeply personal story...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 27, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 27, 2021 at 5:47 pm | 2 comments | 10328 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The growing appeal of "Buy Nothing" groupsWhen greenhouse gas emissions are tallied up and reported at the city, state, or country level, they are usually reported based on where the emissions occur. If...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 22, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 27, 2021 at 10:17 am | 6 comments | 5497 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Afghanistan: Why did this all happen?==I NOTE: American attention the past few days has focused on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Many of our friends and neighbors are talking about what happened....
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 17, 2021Last comment by Bystander, on Aug 26, 2021 at 9:06 am | 55 comments | 5441 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Menlo Park's Bistro Vida celebrated as small business of the yearEat, play, dance: Restaurateur offers space for community to gather By Sara Hayden Bistro Vida in Menlo Park has been recognized as the 13th Senate District's...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 24, 2021Last comment by Emily, on Aug 25, 2021 at 3:21 pm | 3 comments | 8479 Views
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Craving a two-foot pizza? Pizzone serves Milan-style magic in Palo Alto.
By The Peninsula Foodist | 2 comments | 5,381 views
PA's downtown business problems not simple to solve
By Diana Diamond | 5 comments | 4,830 views
"It's too little too late" and other reasons why not
By Sherry Listgarten | 13 comments | 3,836 views
Couples and Premarital: Parallel Living: What to Do
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,928 views
