Opinion

Thoughts regarding the best inventions ‘since sliced bread’

January 18, 2013

There is great news for all of us. In a recent news release, I learned that the greatest invention “since sliced bread” has been announced. Well, it turned out to be a play on words. This invention was something that kept bread from turning moldy. Now that’s important to some, I guess. But does it qualify as one of the greatest inventions? I think not. Besides, I find that, if you eat the bread before it has a chance to get moldy, the problem is solved.

Getting Out: ‘The Dish’ serves up beauty

January 18, 2013

The Dish. Pop into any Palo Alto coffee shop or deli and you are likely to overhear someone talking about the Dish.

The seasonal flavors of ‘Downton Abbey’

January 17, 2013

Truffled Egg on Toast, Oysters a la Russe, Lobster Rissoles in Mousseline Sauce and Cavados Glazed Duckling. For those of us in the United States who saw last Sunday’s episode of “Downton Abbey” on PBS, these items sound very familiar from a meal scene featuring the downstairs staff.

Legalize marijuana after what I’ve witnessed?

January 17, 2013

In a recent “Around The Water Cooler” panelists were asked “Given that Mexico is discussing legalizing marijuana, should California follow Colorado and Washington states and legalize the drug?”

Gentle reminders on managing volatility

January 17, 2013

As I look back on 2012, it was a fairly volatile year in the stock markets, with an especially frustrating last few weeks of December. That said, it turned out ok with the S&P returning 11.53% - not a bad year after all.

All aboard for ‘Anything Goes’

January 15, 2013

All aboard for the dizziest, silliest, funniest cruise ever. This plot is a bit of fluff that is highly enhanced by Cole Porter's lyrics and music, and is amazingly spectacular to the eyes and ears.

The family that texts together …

January 15, 2013

Muffled voices coming from what sounds like the other room:

Keep pets away from those who have the flu

January 15, 2013

Q: This flu epidemic has all of us worried. Can our dog or cat catch the flu from one of us if we are sick?

2 letters: Salute to Muslim community, etc.; FairTax the way to go ASAP

January 10, 2013

Salute to Muslim community; water board best bet; and please stop bashing Obama

Affordable wines to start New Year off right

January 10, 2013

January is the month where my jeans and finances are both a little tight. Too much spinach dip, Christmas cookies and fudge combined with the joys of gift-giving have put me back on a diet and looking for creative ways to save money - especially on wine.

Letter: Increase taxes or cut services

Letter: Morgan Hill, Gilroy should consolidate to save costs

Letter: Tell City Hall we need more options to cut budget

Editorial: Using AI ethically, with our community in mind

Letter: A church-state crossroad approaches with 2026 elections

Thoughts regarding the best inventions ‘since sliced bread’

Getting Out: ‘The Dish’ serves up beauty

The seasonal flavors of ‘Downton Abbey’

Legalize marijuana after what I’ve witnessed?

Gentle reminders on managing volatility

All aboard for ‘Anything Goes’

The family that texts together …

Keep pets away from those who have the flu

2 letters: Salute to Muslim community, etc.; FairTax the way to go ASAP

Affordable wines to start New Year off right

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