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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

There is a new moon tonight. But will it be dark?

Tonight (Sunday night) there will be a new moon. But for many of you, if you go outside, it won’t be dark. In 2016

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 16, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 18, 2023 at 7:38 pm |
8 comments | 9928 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Crepevine owes over $500,000 for wage theft and child labor violations

By Stephanie Gerson Crepevine's Palo Alto location was one of the five locations cited in the investigation. Photo by Magali Gauthier....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 13, 2023
Last comment by Marion Prescott, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:27 am | 10 comments | 7452 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

How quickly will we electrify our homes?

How quickly will we electrify our homes? This is an important question as we set emissions goals and formulate plans to achieve them. A few years ago, Palo Alto...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 28, 2023
Last comment by Paly Grad, on Jul 8, 2023 at 7:44 pm | 19 comments | 10222 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Free Classes - Growing Tomatoes and Herbs, Cocktail Shrubs

Summer is the season to grow, can, ferment and enjoy. Perfect your skills with these free classes offered by Master Gardeners. Vegetable Gardening in Containers July...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 7, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Jul 8, 2023 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 4781 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Any Expiration Date for Sex? Nope.

Most people are squeamish when it comes to thinking about their parents having sex, let alone grandparents. I’m happy to report that the conclusion is that...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 8, 2023
There are no comments yet. 6075 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Summer Fun Around the Bay Area

Looking 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, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 7, 2023 at 6:31 am | 3 comments | 4877 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Why I changed my mind about abortion

One year ago today, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision and left it up the states to individually decide on abortion. In its Dobbs...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 24, 2023
Last comment by Rhoshan Modi, on Jul 4, 2023 at 9:11 am | 56 comments | 7754 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

What I learned from my high impact yard project

Two years ago I mulched over the back lawn. It was looking increasingly awful with the prolonged drought, and mulching was an easy project. It required only some...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 25, 2023
Last comment by Karl A, on Jun 30, 2023 at 5:58 pm | 5 comments | 8113 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Redwood City brewery Ghostwood Beer Company opens downtown taproom

Ghostwood Beer Company's Extra Crispy beer is a light, crispy and effervescent brew. Courtesy Ghostwood Beer Company. ==I By Stephanie...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 29, 2023
There are no comments yet. 7486 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Palo Alto chocolatier expanding with new downtown cafe

By Julia Brown Chocolates at Shekoh Confections in Palo Alto on March 7, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Before opening her chocolate...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 22, 2023
Last comment by Marissa Granderson, on Jun 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 8986 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Do People Care?

I recently watched a documentary film on Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, in which Ellsberg, who copied and released the secret Pentagon Papers to the press,...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 14, 2023
Last comment by Jacob Bromley, on Jun 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm | 42 comments | 5774 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Solstice, World Peace Day and World Humanist Day

Ask yourself this question every day: Am I adding peace and respect into the world today? Are you adding peace and respect for yourself every day? At face...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 21, 2023
There are no comments yet. 5424 Views

COUPLE'S NET

National Best Friends Day

June 8 is National Best Friends Day. Who is your best friend? Is your partner your best friend? Do you turn to your partner first with all of your news/concerns/joy/sadness?...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 14, 2023
There are no comments yet. 5627 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

What we're eating: Binka Bites from Millbrae

By Kate Bradshaw Binka Bites are inspired by a rice cake from the Philippines. Photo by Kate Bradshaw. Binka Bites, a dessert...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 12, 2023
There are no comments yet. 7043 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years

Summer didn’t believe in love. Her parents divorced when she was 16. Her dad yelled a lot. Mark believed in love. His parents were married for...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 5, 2023
Last comment by Grant Meeker, on Jun 11, 2023 at 2:35 pm | 20 comments | 6376 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8

What 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, 2023
Last comment by Bill Taylor, on Jun 10, 2023 at 2:33 pm | 6 comments | 4809 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

New Zealand-inspired savory pie bakery coming to Montara

By Kate Bradshaw Sage Bakehouse offers a number of vegan pie varieties. Courtesy Sage Bakehouse. Sage Bakehouse, a savory pie business...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 7, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Jun 10, 2023 at 6:57 am | 1 comment | 4520 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Some of the best jobs around

I would love for my daughter to become an electrician or HVAC technician. There is a ton of work to be done, it is fulfilling work (especially if you care about...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 4, 2022
Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 7, 2023 at 9:39 am | 6 comments | 13928 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

New artisanal croissant shop debuts in Santa Clara

==I A selection of croissants, pastries and other baked goods at Santa Clara's new artisan bakery, Croissanté. Courtesy Kathleen Robinson....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 2, 2023
Last comment by Isabel Morales, on Jun 6, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 2 comments | 9488 Views

COUPLE'S NET

It’s ‘International Being You’ Day

It’s good to be you, because everyone else is already taken! The world needs YOU, as you are (and yes, of course all of us have things to learn...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 22, 2023
Last comment by Terri Gentry, on Jun 5, 2023 at 11:20 am | 36 comments | 6825 Views
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Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!
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Pacifica’s first brewery closes its doors
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Premiere! “I Do I Don’t: How to build a better marriage” – Here, a page/weekday
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