Archive for October, 2011
Union Bank Is Corporate Partner of New Central Library
The San Diego Public Library Foundation recently announced that Union Bank has pledged $300,000 to support construction of San Diego’s New Central Library, scheduled to open in the summer of 2013. The New Central Library’s full-service homework center will be named the Union Bank Homework Center in honor of this gift. Built in the heart […]
Secret # 1: Confidentiality, or Why Paying Attention to Gossip Matters
Last month I introduced a series of 10 stunningly simple secrets that can make a big difference in daily life. This month I talk about the first secret: Confidentiality. While the term is most often used by professionals like health practitioners or psychologists, it is worth looking at it for our own use in […]
When Relatives Need Help
No one wants to give up control of their lives. That’s as true at 20 as it is at 80. But if you sense an older relative is slowing down, or if a serious illness threatens the finances of any loved one, it’s time to start planning. A good first stop is a Certified Financial […]
Gotta Dance! Meet John Malashock
To meet John Malashock, that lean, limber, sunny man, you really might think right away, “this guy’s a dancer!” Voila! His dance company has presented dramatic, thrilling dance for near 25 years. John lives in Mission Hills with his wife, Nina. Their son, Duncan, 28, is a visual artist in Brooklyn. We talked: LW. […]
Nice Chatting With You
My phone rang and the name appeared showing me who was calling. I was 3,000 miles from home vacationing with a friend at the Jersey shore. I hoped this was not an emergency. The voice on the other end was a good friend inquiring if my sister is okay. I had no idea what she […]
The Fish Market – How Fresh Is Fresh?
Diners in San Diego have a culinary advantage over diners in cities in our country’s interior — our oceanside location. Not only can we enjoy spectacular ocean views but we can savor the freshest of fresh fish. We eat where the fish live. We’re so close they could practically jump onto one’s plate. “How fresh […]
Bet on Beta Blucons
When I was a kid, much to the dismay of my mom and her limited food budget, I developed a passion for mushrooms. Later, when doing a science paper for high school, I endeavored to justify my appetite by researching some supportive nutritional data. At that time, I was chagrined to find my favorite […]
The Fitness Saboteur “A List”
Attitude You are worthy of having the best life, the best health and the best future, but you do have to will it in to existence by working at it consistently, thinking you can. When the voice of self doubt talks to you along the journey, cast it to the curb and think thoughts that […]
A Reluctant Gardener Gets Educated
When Indian summer ends it’s not just time for me to plant veggies and bulbs; it’s also a good time to reflect on what I’ve learned from hanging out with real gardeners. If my plants were human, they would be uprooting themselves with laughter. Despite my knowledge, they haven’t noticed any improvement. I follow the […]
Play ball – or just read about it
For baseball fans, October means the playoffs and the World Series, and the timing is perfect for the release of new baseball movies and books. I’ve been hearing about The “Art of Fielding” by Chad Harbach, said to combine a love of baseball with a love of literature—that works for me! “Moneyball,” published in 2003, […]
