Patty Ducey-Brooks
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Local Designer Creates Custom Made Items with Hawaiian Influence
Stefanie Graves of Ocean Beach, California loves Hawaii and she loves to sew. After the birth of her daughter, this former Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute biologist decided to take a leap and stay at home to pursue her craft business dream, hand-sewn paddle boarding and home products made from colorful Hawaiian-print fabrics. According to Graves, her […]
20th Annual Tradition
A couple of months ago, I spoke about my Dad and Mom, who have both passed away. People who know me and my family understand how important traditions and legacy were to my parents. We used to help organize and volunteer for the annual bazaar of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Denver, Colorado. […]
“Warrior Pose, How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life”
Author Bhava Ram Holds a Book Signing Event Bhava Ram will hold a book signing event from 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 18 at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles, located at 4054 Goldfinch Street, San Diego, CA 92103. In “Warrior Pose, How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life,” Bhava Ram’s latest book, he provides […]
Mission Hills’ Resident Hosts City Tree Christian School Event
This past month, Virginia Whitelock of Mission Hills hosted an event at her home to introduce City Tree Christian School to me and other individuals who might not know of its existence. City Tree Christian School is located at 320 Date Street in the Bankers Hills area and currently has 220 students enrolled. City […]
Is Our Drinking Water Safe?
Almost two years ago, against the wishes of the majority of San Diegans, our tap water began being treated with hydrofluosilicic acid (artificial fluoride), not calcium fluoride. What I have learned with the assistance of scientists with the EPA, dentists and chemists is that artificial fluoride is 35 times more toxic (lethal dose 150mg/kg as […]
A Tribute to My Dad, Clarence Wilbert Herrman
Over the past year, I’ve had to say goodbye to some very special friends and family members. However, I wasn’t expecting that one of those people would be my Dad. This past month, Dad was recovering from hip replacement surgery in a hospital in Colorado. Prior to Dad’s surgery, we were told he had […]
Born To Do Something
Chef Miguel Earns National Honors This past month, Chef Miguel Valdez, executive chef of the Red Door Restaurant and Wine Bar and its sister restaurant, The Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge in Mission Hills received the “Faces of Diversity” Award at the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference Gala in Washington, DC. The Faces of […]
Play Ball
It is officially spring in San Diego. Presidio Little League, after a one week rain delay, held their opening day ceremonies at Sefton Field on Saturday, March 16. Sefton Field is in Mission valley at the far west end, off Taylor Street and Hotel Circle Place. Approximately 130 families and 150 players in 13 teams […]
Grooming Dogs and Making Friends
It’s always a pleasure to meet someone who is passionate about his job and enjoys going to work every day. That’s the case with Salvador Gomez, the head groomer at VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital, located at 246 West Washington Street. I recently got the opportunity to visit with him and meet some of his canine […]
