HAPPY NEW YEAR one and all. It will take awhile to get used to writing 2009, especially on checks. Since I rarely do that any more (write checks) the learning curve might be different than in previous years. For those …

Downtown housing seems to be a very popular topic. There are articles in the Reader, U-T, Metropolitan, and now right here on my blog. I have been asking our City Council, CCDC, CCAC, and anyone else who would listen, "Why …

Here's hoping that you all had a wonderful Christmas, even those who spent it with relatives! I am quite fond of the holiday season. My apartment is decorated and I have a real tree. I created my own tradition of …

The lame duck, aka Dubya, and his veep, Cheney are leaving office with the lowest approval ratings EVER. Upon leaving office, this "team" leaves us with the largest national debt in American history. What about all the hoopla about the …

I am confused by Mayor Sanders request. He is telling San Diegans not to water their lawns. This comes after several very wet, cold, rainy days. It also reminds me that I saw a landscape company employee using a leaf …

Listen up. Each and every person reading this blog can request a personal bail-out. An application form is attached. Complete the form and e-mail it to both senators and your legislature representative. If every person reading this blog sends in …

So lets talk politics. Just bits and pieces, but the impact on our lives will be great. Somebody once said "politics as usual" in reference to the American citizenry and their proclivity to not participate in elections. Voting is something …

APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENT BAIL-OUT Auntsandiegospeaks San Diego, CA 92101 Reason for request: Over budget, excessive spending, failure to monitor checking account, credit card debt. These problems are exacerbated by the high costs of gas, food, utilities, rent. There is also …

I got my Christmas tree last week. I had the tree stand out and all was ready to get it set up. Since I bought a smaller tree, it is sitting on a 2 foot high square table. The tree …

So, the Padres can call their decimation of the team whatever they want. Fact is, it's a fire sale ala Tom Werner (& his gang of thieves). Trading away experienced players and replacing them with AAA, leaves the team without …

Another day, another dollar. Got a Christmas tree. It is smaller this year, but it's s nice one. Hope to get it decorated today. Turkey soup (with rice) should be ready today. Then it's time to get to making cookie …

MONEY, the root of all evil, is the big story around the world. Those of us in the U.S.A. are scratching our heads and wondering how it is that the government can hand out bail-out money while carrying a national …