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The Oldest Breeding Male Gorilla in the U.S. Gets a Heart Exam
Winston, the oldest breeding male gorilla in the United States, is resting at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after undergoing a thorough medical exam that included an in-depth assessment of his heart. The assessment was made after animal care staff noticed a decline in his general health earlier this year, when he showed nonspecific […]
Alabama in the Mind of America
I was recently the guest preacher at the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, Alabama: a historic and key church in Alabama’s capital city. The invitation to preach came from Dr. Jeremy Pridgeon, the church’s senior minister. He had extended the invitation last spring, when he called to ask if I would come to Montgomery […]
What Have You Done With the Life You Were Given?
“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” – Distinguished Theologian I am sure we can all agree that there are days […]
Father Joe’s Villages Announces 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
Local tradition to provide one million meals to individuals and families who are homeless Before filling up on Thanksgiving dinner, more than 7,500 runners and walkers are expected to lace up their sneakers for San Diego’s original turkey trot: Father Joe’s Villages’ Thanksgiving Day 5K. As one of San Diego’s largest homeless services providers, Father […]
Expressing Gratitude to Everyone Who Got Involved
As you will read in the article below, residents of Mission Hills who spoke in support of the MTS bus line servicing Mission Hills were able to change a course of action. Though the results aren’t ideal, they are better than the option: No bus service. This week I spoke with Councilman Chris Ward about […]
7th Annual Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego
Historic Old Town San Diego will once again be the site of the 7th annual Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego. Hosted by the Old Town Chamber of Commerce, the popular free weekend Art & Craft Show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, September 30 and […]
Artists Invited to Exhibit at Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego
The Old Town Chamber of Commerce has begun registering artists to exhibit their work at the 7th annual Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego. The popular free weekend show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, September 30 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, October 1 […]
Historic Carousel in Balboa Park is Purchased by Local Nonprofit
Friends of Balboa Park, a local nonprofit organization, has announced that it is acquiring the historic Balboa Park Carousel that has entertained San Diegans since 1913. The sale closed escrow on June 30, 2017, and will poise the nonprofit to maintain uninterrupted operation of the Balboa Park Carousel. “The carousel was one of very few […]
