Patty Ducey-Brooks
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Whiskers in Wonderland Adoption Promotion is a Success
More than 900 animals were available for adoption from Dec. 16 through Dec. 24 at all San Diego Humane Society campuses and satellite adoption centers. To help these animals find homes, for the nine days before Christmas, all animal adoptions were sponsored by Sharon Blanchet of ABC Family Law and Reed Team at Willis Allen […]
Ministerial Permit Approved for Mission Hills Property
Opportunity or Loop Hole It has become very obvious to any one living, working or traveling through Mission Hills that the property at 1011 Fort Stockton is undergoing development. After emails and phone calls from local residents regarding this property and the “due process” for the community to be involved in some dialogue on this […]
Students Receive New Bikes
Nearly 30 students at Porter Elementary gathered on the school’s blacktop waiting for members of the San Diego Unified School Police Department to finish “shining their shoes.” What these officers were really doing was grabbing a new bicycle that each of these students was receiving – and delivering it to them, helmet and all. The […]
The Tunnel of Light
I was recently reminded that we start our days in a tunnel of darkness. We don’t actually know what to expect, even though we may have tasks, activities and responsibilities to be completed during the day. However, it always seems that there are a variety of factors, including people who we interact with that determines […]
What Now?
Just Sayin’… This could have been a very, very long column. I could have included radio and TV commentators; friends, colleagues, family, national, regional, local media, international media: The Economist (unrelentless!). A Charles M. Blow headline, reads: “Trump, The Worst of America.” Next month, I’m going back to humor: Does this definition of a narcissist […]
Thinking and Living Outside the Box – Politics Included
I’ve recently come to the realization that I need to share the fact that I think and live outside the box. My entire life has been that way, because I choose to live this way. And, because of my lifestyle, I get to experience the world with an enhanced set of eyes, ears and feelers. […]
Do You Really Know Your Neighbors?
Last month I was reminded that we may not really know our neighbors. And, whose fault is that? How many of us actually take the time to say good morning to the people who live next door, or even around the block from us. I would guess not many. Fortunately, one of my neighbors who […]
Belmont Park Transforms into Boomont
Month-Long Family-Friendly Halloween Festivities For the fourth consecutive year, Belmont Park transforms into a Halloween themed beachfront amusement park to create a family-friendly fall festival featuring activities for monsters of all ages. Admission and parking are free. Why celebrate Halloween once when you can celebrate all weekend, all October long. Boomont Park is fun for […]
Big Changes Forthcoming for Two Mission Hills Restaurants
Major changes are happening in Mission Hills at the location of sister restaurants The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at 741 W. Washington Street, and the former Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge, located at 729 W. Washington Street. The Red Door is now the first community supported restaurant (CSR) in San Diego. The […]
Tell Our Elected Officials We Pay for Clean Water; So Stop Contaminating It
It is five years later and finally the glue that holds the fluoridation house of cards together is starting to collapse. It’s mainly because those who support it haven’t been willing to have a rational debate/discussion about it. And, I know from experience. Back in 2011, I became one of hundreds of people who created […]
