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COUPLE'S NET
Couples & Premarital : How to Sleep Alone (while in a relationship) -- or not!While it is both impractical and unethical to have a side business selling double beds, it is also very tempting. I see a smaller bed as a tool for you to improve...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 12, 2020Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jun 17, 2020 at 3:55 pm | 3 comments | 17458 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
A Climate-Friendly 2020‘Tis the season to make New Year’s resolutions, though any time is a good time to be a little climate-friendlier. If you are interested in making some changes,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 29, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jan 9, 2020 at 12:57 pm | 32 comments | 17456 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Public Ivy Schools for 2015--Going By the ?Virginia Rule?Elizabeth LaScala Ph.D. guides college, transfer and graduate school applicants through the complex world of admission. Elizabeth helps students identify majors...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 20, 2015Last comment by Knott005, on Oct 2, 2017 at 4:32 am | 9 comments | 17453 Views
COUPLE'S NET
The first few seconds after awakening; before I remember the virusIn the first few seconds after awakening, I am taking in the morning. The sun shining. My dog's little noises. My breath. Stretching and rolling my shoulders. Then...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 27, 2020There are no comments yet. 17415 Views
TIM TALK
Intriguing plans for the Beyer Ranch in Livermore wine countryPleasanton vintner and commercial property owner Mike Callahan has been working for three years to give the growing Livermore Valley wine industry a major shot in...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 2, 2016There are no comments yet. 17415 Views
TIM TALK
New Wheels routes to serve BART much betterSupervisor Nate Miley, who represents Pleasanton, and Mayor Jerry Thorne pulled together a transportation workshop a couple of weeks ago. I attended because of...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 12, 2016Last comment by Mark Collins, on Aug 29, 2016 at 12:06 am | 5 comments | 17391 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: Valentine's Day: Annually or Daily?Valentine's Day, a very commercialized version of "I love you, I'm thinking of you, you're the most important person to me," was three months ago now....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 17359 Views
TIM TALK
The Pleasanton connection to Scottish golfOne of the more unusual golf stories I know features two Pleasanton residents who built and own a golf course in Scotland. Art Dunkley and Jim Tong went into a...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 21, 2013There are no comments yet. 17358 Views
LOL (LESSONS ON LAUGHTER)
My Funny ValentineHappy Valentine's Day, or as some have affectionately called it, Happy Single Awareness Day. Valentine's Day is not merely a day where sweethearts canoodle and express...
Original post made by Sierra Rhodes on Feb. 12, 2015Last comment by San Ramon Observer, on Feb 12, 2015 at 4:45 pm | 2 comments | 17344 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Local Pols Debate ClimateWe have discussions in this blog about the relative merits of individual action vs political action, so I thought it would be useful to spend some time on the policy...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jan. 19, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jan 24, 2020 at 7:07 am | 11 comments | 17333 Views
TIM TALK
Health care cost measure is a mess in LivermoreLivermore voters will face an initiative on the Nov. 6 ballot that simply should not be decided by voters. Measure U asks voters give the city the authority to...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 30, 2018Last comment by komal , on Nov 15, 2018 at 11:38 pm | 11 comments | 17329 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Geocaching for MethaneWhere is the closest oil well to your home? Or your kid’s school? Is it leaking? Does anyone know? California is like a pin cushion for oil wells, and abandoned...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 31, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Apr 7, 2019 at 12:02 pm | 5 comments | 17295 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: Treat Your Partner Like Your Pet?Tara Parker-Pope, NY Times writer, wrote an article called "What Pets Can Teach Us About Marriage." Ms. Pope had read an article by Suzanne Phillips of...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 31, 2019There are no comments yet. 17270 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"Don't Follow your Dreams; Chase Them."- Richard Dumbrill First you have to dream. It's easy to get going, going, going toward a goal, or just taking care of everyday life. When do you have time to...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 29, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jun 29, 2021 at 10:48 am | 2 comments | 17232 Views
TIM TALK
Snake story--beware of tall grassA Pleasanton friend learned this month to take the rattlesnake warning signs seriously. Playing at the Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, he topped his...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 21, 2014Last comment by Saint Andrew, on May 27, 2014 at 9:08 am | 2 comments | 17217 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Everything you've always wanted to know ...… about how global warming works but were afraid to ask For the next few blog posts, I thought it would be interesting to cover some of the basic science...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 16, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Jun 20, 2019 at 1:30 pm | 13 comments | 17215 Views
TIM TALK
Trash board reaching for your walletIn case you haven't noticed, the StopWaste bureaucrats in Alameda County are working at picking your pocket again as they strive to stay in business. The...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 11, 2014Last comment by mooseturd, on Apr 25, 2017 at 6:16 pm | 3 comments | 17206 Views
TIM TALK
Happy New YearAll the best for a healthy and blessed 2015....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 1, 2015Last comment by Charlespab, on Sep 1, 2017 at 5:18 am | 6 comments | 17188 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"Don't Compare Your Insides with Someone Else's Outside"Doesn't everyone look together? The happy couple? Doing their job well? Driving their nice car? Getting schoolwork done? Christmas or Hanukkah shopping? Cooking...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 17177 Views
TIM TALK
Fourth of July fireworks return to the county fairThe news differs for fireworks on the Fourth of July depending upon where you live. The San Ramon parks and recreation commission put a firm kibosh on the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 25, 2014Last comment by Henry Knowles, on Oct 7, 2017 at 1:42 pm | 3 comments | 17151 Views
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Health care agencies collaborate as well as compete here
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