Mercy Baron

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Javajoe25 Sept. 27, 2012 @ 10:30 p.m.

Artist’s O.B. Bathroom Ceiling Project Criticized

So what? I think if the artist drew his inspiration for the words from the OB Rag, that would make it even cooler. What is it that Russell is complaining about?

People should know that men do not look up at the ceiling when they go into the men's room. They look at the floor first, to try to avoid walking through piss. Then they look at their target, just out of consideration, in an effort to be neat (most men do). I've been in a men's room many times and I doubt I ever looked up at the ceiling. The last time I was at the OB facility, mainly because it was my first time in the new structure, I did look up when I walked out and noticed the words on the underside of the roof. I had no idea they were inside too. My reaction was the usual one when I'm viewing abstract art: WTF?

But seriously, it's just a public bathroom at the beach in OB. I'm grateful they built them at all. Who gives a hoot how they decorate it?

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Gail Powell Sept. 27, 2012 @ 12:07 p.m.

Ocean Beach Sex Crimes Prompt Frustration at Meeting

It is my personal belief that since Ocean Beach is considered to be such a laid back and tolerant community, that some disturbed individuals might take that to also mean that the women folk will sit back and not harsh at being harassed, peeped at or sexually violated.

That does not necessarily mean the homeless are behind these recent misogynistic assaults; it could just as easily be horny outsiders or Newport Ave drunken bar patrons. The ladies of Ocean Beach need to take a stand against this B.S. and call it out. The meeting that Mercy covered is a good first step on that journey. Men of Ocean Beach: please stand with the females and keep our safety and security needs in mind so we can get our little beach town back to being the idyllic community it was meant to be.

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Javajoe25 April 1, 2013 @ 10:29 p.m.

Community garden at Robb Field?

I think this is a great idea. There are so many areas in the city that could be turned into productive and attractive garden space. This is the kind of thing that is catching on in a lot of cities, with people using small, public spaces as well as their own patios and yards to grow their own vegetables, herbs and more.

I know that section near Robb Field and it would be such an improvement to have it turned into garden space. Good luck Mr. Cairns. I hope the Park & Rec folks see the wisdom in your plan and give you the full green light.

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