Archive for February, 2012
Senior Ramblings
Now that I am nicely recuperating from all of my recent medical problems, I have to start on my teeth. They need a lot of extractions, replacements, etc. At my age, the machine is breaking down. I was never one to exercise or eat properly. The physical therapist and nurse that were sent to my […]
New York High Line
by Carl Strona This month your usual reporter is taking a much-deserved break, and I, her husband Carl, am subbing this month. As a result of a short vacation to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a group of friends, this month’s topic is The High Line Park in New York City. Since the column is […]
Peacemaker Awards 2012
On Thursday, February 16, the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) will present its 24th Annual Peacemaker Awards. We Talked with Steven P. Dinkin, NCRC’s president. LW: This is Peacemaker’s 24th year! What inspired Peacemaker? How has it changed over the years? SD: NCRC’s Peacemaker Awards promotes the concept and the possibility of resolving conflict through […]
Herbal Affinities
When you listen to herbalists talk about plants, they may say that a certain plant “has an affinity” to a certain organ. To ascribe a preference to a plant seems a bit anthropomorphic unless you understand the mechanism involved. One great example of this principle is the compound Arbutin. Arbutin is found in a variety […]
Local San Diego Musician Jim Allen Wears Three Band Hats
With the advent of Facebook, MySpace and personal websites these days, anyone in a band can have a web presence where they can post sound samples, offer CD’s for sale and list tour dates. In the “old days,” when San Diego musician Jim Allen first started playing in a band, one needed an agent and […]
Rei Do Gado – Celebrate Mardi Gras
San Diego’s Annual Restaurant Week has just concluded. Hopefully, many of us took advantage of the reduced prices and terrific values that were offered by almost 200 of our local fine dining establishments. This year’s list of participating restaurants was truly excellent. One local restaurant that was not on the list, unfortunately, should not escape […]
Actor Richard Dreyfuss Speaks Up for a Cause
Academy award-winning actor and Encinitas resident Richard Dreyfuss has generously offered his voice to the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego (PASD). His perfection, passion, and talent were on display recently as he recorded three sets of public service announcements (PSA) at Studio West in San Diego. With the dedicated help of Wind River Media, the […]
