Archive for February, 2020
Attracting Backyard Birds with Mike Matherly
At its first meeting in 2020, Mission Hills Garden Club was entertained and educated about what we could do to encourage birds to visit our yards. A long-time member of the Audubon Society, Mike Matherly is well versed about birds. As he took us through his slide show, he knew what species was singing in […]
What Happens If I Don’t Have A Will?
I occasionally hear this question, and the answer is somewhat surprising to those who ask me: even if you do not create a Last Will and Testament, you still have one. It was written by your state legislature. A will is basically a set of instructions that tells your heirs how to wind up your […]
Why You Should Put Yourself First
If you’re familiar with the phrase “you can’t pour from an empty cup” then you understand the reasoning behind caring for yourself first. You have to be whole to be helpful. These days, people are busier than ever, and when you have a spouse, relatives, coworkers, friends and children in the mix, your responsibilities to […]
Grooming, Not Just For Looking Pretty
By Salvador Gomez, head groomer at VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital One of my primary roles as a pet groomer is to make pet owners aware of certain things we experience with your pets. In some cases, our findings are life saving. One day I was grooming a dog and came across a new, mole-like growth. […]
Diplomats, Not Dictators
Government Charged to Represent Its Constituents Being involved in a small business and assisting other small businesses around the country has some real benefits, versus working in big corporate America. I have done both in my lifetime and have valued these experiences. One moves slower, has layers of bureaucracy, and, also tends to be more […]
Embrace Entrepreneurship to Win the War on Poverty
By Wayne Winegarden More than 38 million Americans are living in poverty, according to the latest U.S. Census data. That’s just under 12 percent of the population. Not exactly what President Lyndon Johnson had in mind when he declared war on poverty in 1964. Since then, the U.S. poverty rate has averaged about 13 percent. […]
Looking For a Special Valentine’s Day Setting?
If you’re looking to share a cozy space with your special someone this Valentine’s Day, Tahona in Old Town, located at 2414 San Diego Avenue, offers a duo of ways to celebrate. Tahona will serve a prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday, February 14 in its Oaxaca-inspired dining room, with seating times at 6:30 […]
MADCAPS Announces 60th Annual Benefit Show
“School Days at MADCAPS High” Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) is celebrating its 60th anniversary of community service with its annual benefit show that takes place from Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14 in Point Loma Nazarene University’s Brown Chapel Theater. The theme for this year’s benefit show is “School Days at […]
St. Vincent de Paul School Presents Roaring 2020’s Big Bash
Dust off your glad rags and grab your friends as you make your way over to St. Vincent de Paul School’s Roaring 2020’s Big Bash. Participate in an unforgettable night of 1920’s era fun, fabulous dining, music, dancing, and much more. This annual fundraising event is on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at The Bay View […]
Best Friends Who Share a Passion for Coffee and Character Building
This is a Valentine Day story about two guys who met at a training site before spending two years in Afghanistan. Eric Johnson was a Naval engineer officer, and Marcel Wright was an Army logistics officer. While serving together between May 2013 and February 2014, they developed a strong friendship and a desire to eventually […]
