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May 29, 2025

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The ‘perfect day’ in Los Gatos?

The Laurel and Hardy film “Perfect Day” is a masterclass in irony. In about twenty minutes, it captures the unraveling of a well-intentioned Sunday...
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Remembering our roots, building our future

It’s easy to get caught up in the present, but sometimes looking back helps us understand where we’re going. So, let’s take a trip...
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The Longevity Economy: Opportunities and challenges for Los Gatos

Andrew J. Scott's work on the Longevity Economy offers a compelling lens through which to view the future of Los Gatos, with its significant...
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Everybody needs a lifeline in the blood bank

For two years, I’ve organized blood drives, transforming St. Luke’s Church in Los Gatos into a hub of hope, in partnership with the American...
Blood drive

Beware the Ides of March…for a blood drive!

Julius Caesar, a name synonymous with power, ambition and—ultimately—betrayal, met his fate on the Ides of March. While we remember this date for the...
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Blum: It’s time for a funny column

I aim for humor in my Los Gatan columns. The kind that elicits a chuckle, maybe a snort, not the kind that has readers...
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Dinah’s Event Log: Rains welcome February

Feels like our rainy season is trying to start late and our vegetation is looking rather relieved. I know that I am. Our evergreens...
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Lessons I’ve learned from ‘How Big Things Get Done’

I did not inherit my father’s handyperson skills, although I remember observing him install central air conditioning and successfully accomplishing other large projects at...
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Navigating the social landscape

Have you ever wondered how prominent figures like Benjamin Franklin achieved remarkable success? One key factor in his rise as a writer, publisher and...
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Pop Pop’s optimistic outlook for 2025

As my grandkids call me, “Pop Pop,” I find myself navigating the inevitable march of time. While recent health challenges, like hernia surgery and...

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