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Investing and Expectations
During the first quarter of 2016, large company stocks were up about 1.3 percent while the bond market gained about three percent. Over the past five years, the S&P 500 has gained about 12 percent per year while bonds have gained about four percent per year. International stocks have earned only about 2.3 percent over […]
What Now?
We’re Eatin’, We’re Drinkin’, Most Importantly, We’re Reading! You know how we are: We Eat. We Drink. We Read. We’re literate. The benefits? Incalculable! “Literacy is one of the basic foundations of a civilized society.” says County supervisor Greg Cox. That’s why the San Diego Council on Literacy’s (SDCOL) annual event, on May 18, celebrates […]
Donovan’s Steak & Chop House
Always a Treat Wherever It’s Situated “Change you location, change your luck!” An old Russian saying advises that, if a business is not doing well, move to a new location. Donovan’s Steak & Chop House served legions of satisfied and loyal patrons for years at its two locations in San Diego. One is located at […]
Beyond the Barre: Beer & Ballet
Ballet Goes Social California Ballet Company (CBC) presents Beyond the Barre: Beer and Ballet at the California Ballet Center in Kearny Mesa, located at 4819 Ronson Court, San Diego, CA 92111. At 8 p.m., Friday, May 21, a gourmet food truck will provide refreshments. At 1 p.m., Sunday, May 22, light snacks will be offered […]
Making Magic in the Garden
Like a whirlwind, Maurice Taitano-Bliss gave the Garden Club’s March presentation. Her passion and enthusiasm for her topic, creating gardens, are contagious. She is convinced that we can all create something from nothing, even though she earns her living by helping people to make creative yet sensible and do-able choices. The first step in […]
A Mother´s Day Message
As I am eagerly awaiting my first Mother´s Day as a mother, I am reflecting on what it means to be a mother. So many things I only now understand: like the greatest happiness is when your child is happy and healthy; or when your child is in pain, all you want is to be […]
Delighting the Senses and So Much More!
by Troy Curnett Mission Hills in May is all about the Mission Hills Garden Walk. This annual garden walk is celebrating its 18th year with “Delight the Senses” on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It includes a mix of significant historical architecture and sensational gardens with plenty to admire for garden […]
San Diego Artist Invites Guests to Contribute to Her Creation
Recently I had the opportunity to communicate with a local artist who enjoys creating large format artwork and to make the process “inclusive.” Nan Coffey, a contemporary artist, says she’s not exactly sure what motivated her to begin creating in such a large format, and to invite participation. However, she prefers the large format because […]
The Jewels of San Diego Annual Gala to Benefit the ARC of San Diego
Black Tie Gala Benefits People with Disabilities Join San Diegans in supporting people with disabilities at The Jewels of San Diego 2016 Gala -America’s Finest City. This annual black tie gala is on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed at 7 p.m. by […]
Colonial Revival Style
Annual Mission Hills Heritage Historic Walking Tour by Laura Largey The Colonial Revival Style in Mission Hills is the theme of the 2016 Annual Historic Walking Tour hosted by Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 4 pm. As docents lead participants past homes built in this popular east coast style, […]
