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Transformative Mediation: A tool for balanced growth
This is the second of two articles highlighting constructive ways to consider the difficult issue of development in Los Gatos. The first article focused...
A pleasant 73-year-old man
As a resident of Los Gatos, I’ve come to appreciate the town’s unique blend of charm, tranquility and a certain...let’s say, pleasantness. It’s a...
Suzuki: No, game theory hasn’t infected Town planning
This article serves as a refutation of Jeffrey Blum’s article, “Community, not theory, should be at the heart of Town’s Planning,” which ran in...
Community, not theory, should be at the heart of Town’s planning
Urban planning thrives on informed decision-making. However, the increasing influence of game theory—a branch of mathematics that studies strategic interactions—can be a recipe for...
A transformative mediation approach to homelessness in Los Gatos
Homelessness is a complex issue plaguing communities across the globe, and Los Gatos is no exception. While Los Gatos boasts prosperity and scenic beauty,...
‘Fugitive Dreams’ and forgotten realities
I’m not a movie reviewer. In fact, I wasn’t even much of a movie watcher, until the pandemic hit, which pretty much coincided with...
Closing the gaps in mental health care
I learned from a panel discussion held on Dec. 14 at the Los Gatos Town Hall, that mental health care is riddled with gaps,...
Never criticize your boss
Contributor Jeffrey P. Blum is a family law mediator.
Robert Greene’s book “The 48 Laws of Power” instructs us to never criticize our boss. Avoiding...
Blum: My ideas for attracting new members to Rotary
Somehow through my years as a volunteer in many different endeavors I’ve gotten the notion that I know how to generate interest about the...
Facing old age
As I move through my senior years in semi-retirement mode, I share jokes about ailments and commiserate with fellow old timers about lost loved...
