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RECORD BOOK OF ATHLETICS, by Harry Hillman

Posted on March 6, 2024 by markweiss86

when Harry Hillman started this book he was a normal person, a young person, the handwritten log of races, results, and prizes; Winnie finished this book he was immortal— an Olympic champion and Ivy League coach. Settled. Immortal in the … Continue reading →

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Me likey Joe

Posted on May 24, 2018 by markweiss86

Apropos of nothing in particular, I am posting to my blog today, Plastic Alto — it’s a jazz reference— under the title “Me Likey Joe” something about generally glad I voted for Santa Clara County Supervisor, representing we here in … Continue reading →

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Is Buena Vista ‘gone with the wind’?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by markweiss86

Driving past the landmark Stanford Theatre, and noting the upcoming marquee news of the cinematic classic, I am moved to compare the famous Margaret Mitchell-based movie to the situation here and now about Buena Vista mobile home park. How would … Continue reading →

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Hey, Joe, where you going with that gun in your hand?

Posted on May 7, 2015 by markweiss86

(cut and paste paragraph about Joe Simitian at today’s Los Altos Farmer’s Market, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday in Palo Alto, a.mish — I will check it out if bad grippa is indeed in check) (cut and paste to Jimi Hendrix … Continue reading →

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47 posts so far in March to Plastic Alto by Mark Weiss, plus this photo of him, at BV rally

Posted on March 12, 2015 by markweiss86

Thanks, Winter: (I was wearing a suit to atone for wearing pajamas to the County Supervisors hearing back in January, I described below. In case a casual Plasty reader does not match the svelte guy tossing a bowling ball in … Continue reading →

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Simi w. Tsimmes

Posted on March 9, 2015 by markweiss86

Simi is a new nickname for Joe Simitian, a leading local politician. Tsimmes is a Jewish soul food, a sweet stew made from carrots. edit: No, “simi” is Joe, “tsimmes” is Simitian/Hughes.

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Za 4 BV w/Simi

Posted on March 9, 2015 by markweiss86

Dear Friend, I’m asking you for one hour of your time tonight to help save the homes of 400 Palo Altans. The Buena Vista Mobile Home Park is in danger of being shut down. Not only is it the last … Continue reading →

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Fairygodmother lauds politicians

Posted on January 28, 2015 by markweiss86

County Supes support Buena Vista kids with $8 M earmark, in Palo Alto Betty Peck, Saratoga’s fabled “Fairygodmother of kindergarten”, was a secret and perhaps hermetic lobbying force in the Santa Clara County Supervisors unanimous 5-0 decision to earmark $8 … Continue reading →

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Stack and pack v. rent control

Posted on October 27, 2014 by markweiss86

But concert promoter Mark Weiss dismissed the question as “biased” and said the city would be better off exploring rent control. “How many houses would we have to build before the prices would become affordable?” Weiss asked. “No one has … Continue reading →

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If I Had A Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em

Posted on October 1, 2014 by markweiss86

Or: The silver saxophones say I refuse you, PASZ and Measure D considered, with kid gloves Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Keep Council at 9 not 7, but vote for 5 not 3, who do this for love not money … Continue reading →

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