Category Archives: Plato’s Republic

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

TLPW 456 is The Last Picture Waltz 456 University Avenue aka “Save The Varsity”

Posted on August 23, 2011 by markweiss86

I am getting local merchants to post “TLPW 456” broadsides in their windows to get the word out about the citizens’ initiatives to affect the future of The Varsity Theatre, at 456 University Avenue in Palo Alto. It is a … Continue reading →

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Bird omens auger well for The Varsity Theatre 456

Posted on August 14, 2011 by markweiss86

lamping lamping cold cold lamping, counting crows on poles, bat and moles all adds up to the New New Varsity, TLPW 456 in Palo Alto. sho nuff ya dig by any means Elliot Ness is near, dearies. Continue reading →

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Palo Alto’s New Varsity and ‘The Last Picture Waltz’ initiative

Posted on July 22, 2011 by markweiss86

put the weight on me Continue reading →

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Sunshine Biscuits Factory

Posted on July 15, 2011 by markweiss86

oh the places you will go, on caltrain, BART and a cab, or on foot, for four hours on a Saturday, Shabbat; there and back again Continue reading →

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Galaxies 12, Giants 2, Twins 1

Posted on June 24, 2011 by markweiss86

I saw the Giants beat the Twins, behind Ryan Vogelsong’s stellar mound outing, 2-1, but also enjoyed snapping some shots of Frank Chu, whose cryptic messages were the inspiration for the naming of the 12 Galaxies nightclub in SF, where … Continue reading →

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Puma and Picasso

Posted on June 11, 2011 by markweiss86

indubitably proper attire helps, so says announcer Walt Clyde Frazier, so visit Aaron Biner and Nes at Premier Boutique in Palo Alto. Continue reading →

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Bring dat Dawson trash

Posted on June 8, 2011 by markweiss86

dat truck deh is trash or twin cities’ bring dat shit but not das racist Continue reading →

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Wesley’s new bag

Posted on May 17, 2011 by markweiss86

Bob Dylan turns 70 on May 24 next week even. Continue reading →

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Fret de la musique

Posted on May 10, 2011 by markweiss86

we are the world here means that we are pretending that there is only the English language, spoken by white people, for no pay — the only people who get paid at Palo Alto’s “World Music” Day are the police. Where sour grapes meet dancing raisins, per haps. Continue reading →

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Larry “New Blood…New Ideas” Klein

Posted on May 2, 2011 by markweiss86

Stop the presses! Or stop, using the DVR pause button, your telecast of City Council and run to your computer and post a picture of Larry Klein, a propos of the incumbent candidacies of three Historic Resources Board commissioners, at … Continue reading →

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