Monthly Archives: August 2014

Shyloh the dog seeks new gig

Posted on August 5, 2014 by markweiss86

Palo Alto’s chief animal doctor  Bonnie Yoffe, DVM introduced me to her friend Shyloh, a lovable lass looking for a good family to bring joy to. Contact Animal Services or visit Shloh. We miss Frida (our cocker spaniel) and have … Continue reading →

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Work-in-progress Mark Weiss ballot statement 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by markweiss86

Statement of MARK WEISS, Candidate for Member, Palo Alto City Council Occupation: CEO of small business / activist / writer Education and Qualifications: I am running for Council in the tradition of Simitian, Fazzino and Yeh, who were student leaders … Continue reading →

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Bookmarks of the Times, unlocking the truth

Posted on August 4, 2014 by markweiss86

(I am ensconced at Coupa this a.m. writing my ballot statement so did not will not and cannot read The Times; I could not resist, since someone had left a hard copy, noting the existence of three article I might … Continue reading →

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Our Palo Alto dreams and realities

Posted on August 3, 2014 by markweiss86

I had a strange feeling that I have not quite reconciled last week sitting thru two hours as a guest of the Housing Element committee — there were about 16 of us there total — and then walking home, from … Continue reading →

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Oh dog, O Death and Chop

Posted on August 2, 2014 by markweiss86

Note: if you ain’t seen a film by the name of Fast Cheap and Out of Control you ain’t likely to ‘preciate this much. Or that story by Mr. Mark Twain (Shania’s grand-grand-pappy?) about that old ram… A dog named … Continue reading →

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Samsom Occom and Eleazar Wheelock fistfight in heaven

Posted on August 1, 2014 by markweiss86
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