Category Archives: Plato’s Republic

pertaining to government, the public sector, governance, democracy, politics, issues pertaining to such, like “freedom of speech” concepts

Major Taylor monument in Worcester

Posted on May 5, 2014 by markweiss86

My friend Lynne Tolman was instrumental in bringing to fruition a monument to honor Major Taylor, a famous bike race from the early 20th century. I met Lynne when I was summer reporter for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, in … Continue reading →

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Herb Wong (1926-2014)

Posted on April 26, 2014 by markweiss86

(We last saw Herb Wong at Sam Smidt’s birthday party. They were neighbors. Terry knows or knew Sam well, while I have only met him a few times. I reminded Herb who I was and gave him a not too … Continue reading →

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Reunion Hill by Shindell and Baez and Women on the Wall by Stegner

Posted on April 24, 2014 by markweiss86

This is a companion piece to below about Ehren Tool, veterans’ art, coming to Palo Alto Art Center in June. “Reunion Hill” was written by Richard Shindell, for Joan Baez. Here are comparative versions, one by each.   Meanwhile, I … Continue reading →

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Our Palo Alto discussion featuring Sid Espinosa et al at Downtown Library Wednesday April 23, 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by markweiss86

I am carrying the business card of David Evan Harris, one of the panelists (along with Sid Espinosa, Steven Levy and Ann Dunkin): Research Director, Institute for the Future, 124 University Avenue, Palo Alto. Harris said, and my own eyes … Continue reading →

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I am not working on my blog because there are this many things more interesting than my new computer, tempting though it may be

Posted on April 23, 2014 by markweiss86

I am not working on my blog because there are this many — 12 — things more interesting than my new computer, tempting though it may be. At Printer’s Inc, Cafe, Palo Alto, with about 90 minutes to be “productive”. … Continue reading →

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How can the life of such a man be in the palm of some fools hand? (Rubin Carter 1937-2014)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by markweiss86
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A dose of kudos for Dan Fagin

Posted on April 16, 2014 by markweiss86

Kudos to Dan Fagin ’85, Pulitzer-Prize-winning former Editor-in-Chief of The Dartmouth. What I remember most about his directorate was them sitting around the lounge in Robinson Hall watching “The McLaughlin Group”and their banter and discussion would soon escalate to drown … Continue reading →

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Future history of modern cities slash Palo Alto

Posted on April 14, 2014 by markweiss86

If I run for Palo Alto City Council in fall, 2014 I will likely either read above or at least read Jonathan Yardley’s review of such, and drop the name of the book during any public fora about development here. … Continue reading →

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Amazing student show Youth Speaks Out at Palo Alto Art Center

Posted on April 11, 2014 by markweiss86

I saw some amazing student art from Gunn, Paly and Jordan students today at Palo Alto Art Center, part of the third Youth Speaks Out event. The pieces, drawings, painting, photography, graphics and ceramics, were from five PAUSD teachers’ and … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ art in Palo Alto

Posted on April 3, 2014 by markweiss86

See also “Full Plastic Jacket” my interview with Ehren Tool, June, 2014, with photos. The Palo Alto Art Center is hosting a show on veterans’ art, featuring the ceramicist Ehren Tool. Here is their description of his work, although the … Continue reading →

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