Patty Ducey-Brooks
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Union Bank Is Corporate Partner of New Central Library
The San Diego Public Library Foundation recently announced that Union Bank has pledged $300,000 to support construction of San Diego’s New Central Library, scheduled to open in the summer of 2013. The New Central Library’s full-service homework center will be named the Union Bank Homework Center in honor of this gift. Built in the heart […]
That’s One Classy, Beautiful, and Gifted Lady
I remember the first time I met Sue Stephens-Marty. It was well over twenty years ago when she was a co-owner of Café Del Rey Morro in Balboa Park. I was extremely impressed with her style, grace and kindness. In addition to her beauty, Sue glowed with personality. She made a huge impression on me. […]
A Women’s Network
During the month of August, the San Diego Convention Center was the site of a BlogHer conference. A good friend of mine, who is a producer at KUSI TV, introduced me to the event. Had it not been for him, I might have missed out on a great opportunity. What I quickly learned is that […]
Female Role Models
This past month, I have had a chance to consider the females in my past and present life who have been an inspiration and role models. My Mom, of course, made a huge impact on my life as a woman who had her own daycare business. And, of course, she was a great Mom. There […]
The Jewel of the City Saved from Costly and Massive Redevelopment
Friends of Balboa Park grateful for community support What began as the restoration of Plaza de Panama, and a pedestrian friendly environment, suddenly became a major redevelopment of Balboa Park. The initial plan was to “polish” the jewel of San Diego for the 2015 Centennial of the Pacific-Panama Exposition. This past June thousands of San […]
What if?
In case you hadn’t noticed, our world is changing. In the past several months, I have noticed and experienced a growing effort by many individuals to be actively involved in moving the world to a new place. I am seeing this in the educational system, where educators, students and parents are saying that the current […]
