Archive for April, 2014
Of Gloria Steinem & Kevin Faulconer
I haven’t researched this, but it’s almost certain Gloria Steinem’s and Kevin Faulconer’s names have never before been linked, in life or in print. That they’re here as the lead for my Sentinel column this month, requires an explanation. While Ms. Steinem may know San Diego has a new mayor, and Mayor Faulconer undoubtedly knows […]
Between the Lines: Bringing History to Life
“Whether it’s the real-life physicist Emilie du Chatelet, the literary heroine Penelope, or women who have sprung entirely from my imagination,” San Diego author Laurel Corona’s stories are true to the facts of their time and place. Her four novels are populated with real and invented characters that give readers a strong sense of […]
Seeing the World with a New Set of Eyes
Concetta Antico Shares Her Artful Lifestyle It makes me proud to say that I have a friend who is an accomplished artist. Her name is Concetta Antico-Pizzinat. Concetta is originally from Australia and has made San Diego her home. By knowing Concetta, I’ve been gifted with a greater appreciation for art and the way an […]