Archive for October, 2015
Hello Barbie…Hello Mila
When my four-year old granddaughter, Mila, comes to my house she often gets out her toys for a tea party. She sits down on the floor with all her dishes spread around and her guests seated to form a circle. Invited to this party are her purple unicorn, a baby doll, a monkey in a […]
Human TuneUp by Cath
Never give up? Unless… Never give up? It’s everywhere! On my walk one morning, I was behind a man wearing a t-shirt that said, “Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up.” When I looked on social media, I found a man who calls himself “Mr. Never Give Up.” We like this idea of never quitting, of […]
Francis, Yogi & Joe
The pope came to America, Yogi Berra died, and the vice president went on “Late Night with Stephen Colbert.” Three different persons. Three different professions. One common characteristic. One common faith. Pope Francis’ state visit became the greatest week in the history of the Catholic Church in America. Catholicism has had a really bad run, […]
Harry’s Bar and American Grill
Hemingway Would Love It! By the time this story goes to press, San Diego Restaurant Week will have come and gone. Hopefully, readers will have taken advantage of the opportunity to enjoy select fine dining establishments at somewhat reduced prices. Another restaurant week will come by in about six months. Harry’s Bar and American Grill […]
Three Secrets to a Healthy Lifestyle
Shhhhhhhhh……this is “secret.” Don’t tell anyone. Everyone knows that eating healthy exercising are essential habits to living a healthy lifestyle. But, what you might not know is that there are three other underlying elements that also are important to helping you lose weight, get fit and feel great. Hydrate to Elevate Your Fitness Losing weight […]
Learning to Love Succulents
Most of you know that I am not really a gardener. I kill more than I cultivate. However, Tom Tesh of Waterwise Botanicals may have changed my black thumb to khaki. In August my neighbor and I drove to Escondido to visit Tesh‘s Nursery where he has created a nursery, laboratory, and show cases for […]
Oseas Villatoro Grand Opening
“Fashion will remain the most astonishing activity of mankind. Born to struggle between wisdom and madness…between dream and reality in our edgy mind,” offered Fashion Designer Oseas Villatoro. I had the pleasure of connecting early this year with Villatoro, a creative genius. I first experienced his clothing and style at Experience Fashion Night back in […]
Father Junipero Serra’s Canonization
This past month was an extremely eventful time for Catholics. I am Catholic and was excited about the arrival of Pope Francis to the United States. I remember when he was elected to head the Catholic Church. It was a day of celebration because he is also a Franciscan. For those of us who are […]
She Writes and Sings from Her Heart
On a monthly basis I receive a lot of press releases on up and coming and established singers, musicians and songwriters. It’s a true blessing to get to experience all the talent that exists in our world. However, with as many artists I am introduced to, few touch me as this local songwriter, singer and […]
