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Art is a Mind-Expanding Exploration
No two people look at any piece of art and see exactly the same thing. The lack of words opens the personal tunnel of interpretation. A new artist who has moved to San Diego and into a small but engaging gallery in Old Town graces our neighborhood with both the freedom to see with our […]
Fab Cakes Wins Three Food Network’s Cake Wars
This past month I learned of the only bakery to accomplish an impressive honor. Fab Cakes in Mission Hills has the talent, skills, creativity and passion to win three Food Network’s Cake Wars. They are amazing. In 2015, Fab Cakes competed in the D.C. Comics episode and won. In 2016, Fab Cakes competed in the […]
St. Vincent de Paul School Presents Havana Nights
Get ready for Havana Nights as St. Vincent de Paul School in Mission Hills presents their Annual Big Bash on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Doubletree by Hilton – Mission Valley. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. where guests can bid on their favorite silent auction items followed at 7:30 […]
Watching Over Me
February, the love month, and just who do I love? Lately my six-year old granddaughter Mila is leading the pack. How can I not love her best when she answers questions like this: Me: “I have not seen you in a month, do you still remember me?” Her: “Of course I remember you, you’re my […]
Kick Start Your Summer Body Now
You may think this is funny given it is resolution time for most. Rather than talk about your resolutions, I would rather focus you in now, on what your body will look like this summer. If you start chipping now, by the time it is here you will be ready to strip down, show up […]
The Deli Experience — Milton’s Deli
There are delis in many parts of San Diego—Italian delis, German delis and just plain old sandwich shops that put “deli” into their names or ads. But, to me, “deli” can refer only to Jewish delis, the kinds where salami is drying in the window, where pickles are brought immediately to the table and where, […]
What Now?
As Luck Would Have It…Or, “Happy” Valentine’s Day! So, if I were living in pre-historic times, it might never occur to me to consider whether or not I’m happy. Better, back then, to be lucky. You know, to find food, versus to be food. Historian and author Darrin McMahon (“Happiness: A History.”) says happiness has […]
From 92 to 123 Dogs Rescued
Last month, the San Diego Humane Society became part of a life-saving journey to rescue 92 Yorkies from a residence in San Diego County. Now the number of dogs rescued has grown to 123 (114 dogs and nine puppies). According to the San Diego Humane Society, it is not unusual for hoarders to hide animals […]
USO San Diego Makes Dedication Announcement
USO San Diego has dedicated a prestigious STAR to Papa Doug and Geniya Manchester in recognition of their true patriotism and philanthropy in support of the U.S. Military and USO San Diego. The STAR will hold a permanent place on the patio wall of USO Neil Ash Airport Center. USO San Diego is dedicated to […]
State of San Diego Water
By Mike Wille, meteorologist California reservoirs saw a welcome turnaround in the annual winter rainy season of 2016-17, the likes of which we haven’t seen in six years. It was December 2010 where portions of the San Diego County mountains received a mega 14-plus inches of rain, challenging rivers as it raced back out to […]