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Hooyah! Celebrating 100 Years of Chevy + 100 Years of Naval Aviation
Man has dreamed of going fast and flying high since the dawn of time, and at the 2011 Coronado Speed Fest, we celebrated 100 years of innovation at Chevrolet together with 100 years of advancements in naval aviation. From the historic military plane flyovers to the dozens of vintage Chevy racers on the racetrack, the […]
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. […]
Bravo Mo`olelo
By Ilene Hubbs I hope most readers are aware of an innovative socially conscious theater that is getting rave reviews for their performances. Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company has been around since 2004 playing at various venues, including the first theater to be chosen as the inaugural resident theater company at La Jolla Playhouse. Now Mo`olelo […]
Container Gardens of Succulent Succulents (pardon the pun)
By Barb Strona Late last spring the Mission Hills Garden Club’s “Event” was to learn how to plant an attractive potted succulent garden. Debra Lee Baldwin, renowned succulent expert, first demonstrated how to plant using various pots and plants. Whether you begin with a particular pot you like or you begin with plants you like, […]
Music that makes a difference!
It’s a New Day By the end of this story someone’s life is going to change. Someone who needs hope will receive it. Someone’s dream is going to come true. I hope it’s yours! Are you happy? Are you living your dream? If not, this story will absolutely help you. If you are living your […]
Opening Day at Del Mar
Excitement was in the air as Race Season has come back to Del Mar “where the Turf meets the Surf.” Opening day is so much more than just “watching the ponies run.” The season of racing at Del Mar has become a full-blown entertainment extravaganza. First let’s get to the nuts and bolts…. congratulations on […]
“When Hollywood Comes to San Diego…Wait I’m already here.”
A geek moment with Mark Christopher Lawrence Actor and comic Mark Christopher Lawrence is best known for his role as Big Mike on NBC’s “Chuck,” but anyone who has followed his career knows it is only the latest in a string of successes. As “Chuck” enters its 5th and final season, Mark Christopher Lawrence’s name […]
August Senior Ramblings
Entertainment Chat The Cygnet Theatre Company, one of San Diego’s impressive theatre organizations, presented an excellent version of the old Thornton Wilder classic, “Our Town,” first introduced in 1937 about small town American life. The Cygnet, located in Old Town, San Diego, never disappoints. Restaurant Chat Some restaurants that I’ve tried recently have been quite […]
Finding the Muse
We arrive at 10:00 a.m., glance around before opening the gate at the side of the house, follow a path around to the garden hideaway. We’re safe, no one saw us. Confidentiality is essential. We take out our notebooks, pens and pencils and begin. What is this clandestine gathering that takes place on a quiet […]
Music, Music, Music!
“Live Long and Prosper” was the title of a lengthy article in the recent “Successful Aging Expo” program, outlining dozens of activities and techniques to help all of us…age successfully. How amazing, I thought, reading it through, that the writers omitted MUSIC – the one rewarding, diverting, entertaining and enjoyable activity that we – The […]
