Why Knot? Randy said that some years ago he bought a thirty-foot trimaran, intending to sail it to the South Pacific. “Now we’re going to fly to the South Pacific on our second anniversary,’’ said …
February 14, 2020
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Mariela’s lucky match: pinstripe co-ord from Forever 21 and mom
It’s not often that I go out in Tijuana, but it was my best friend’s birthday last month, so the occasion definitely called for it. Ten of us headed to Reyes Cantina on the city’s …
February 13, 2020
Rancho Santa Fe mansion infused with Taj Mahal marble and Wolf appliances
“Hollywood glamour finds its home in Rancho Santa Fe,” or so promises the listing description, posted on Realtor.com, of 5516 La Crescenta, a newly-constructed mansion with 8400 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, and …
February 13, 2020
Jazz drummer Fernando Gomez gets serious about being the solo “Nondoh”
“It’s a little scary to be doing this,” confessed musician Fernando Gomez, speaking of his journey from jazz drummer to electronic-dance-music solo artist with a new single titled “Let It Happen.” “Because all of my …
February 13, 2020
The Great Soup Experiment: Jalisco, Cafe 21, and Soup Du Jour
‘This is going to hurt,” says Dr. Jamie. “Like, for a week.” He has been fighting to haul out a stubborn molar of mine. That was yesterday. Today, in IB, on Palm Avenue, I still …
February 13, 2020
The Traitor: Family unfriendly
Family. It’s why Charlie lent a helping hand to his hair-triggered cousin Johnny Boy in Mean Streets. But go against Mr. French in The Departed and he’ll soon forget how once upon a time your …
February 13, 2020
Rediscovered working at College Grove’s Jolar porn shop
You Think You Really Know Me: The Gary Wilson Story details the life of the eccentric indie-punk pioneer best known for his 1977 LP You Think You Really Know Me, recorded in the basement of …
February 13, 2020
Psychotic Waltz: nearly as big as David Hasselhoff
“The band was over, obituary written, done,” says Psychotic Waltz bassist Ward Evans. “It stayed that way from 1997 to 2008 or so. There was minimal contact between any of us during that time. Everyone …
February 13, 2020
Lauren Yee returns to her one basic story
Rob Lufty’s “From the Director” letter in the program for Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap notes that “Lauren often talks about how every playwright has one basic story that they are trying to perfect with …
February 12, 2020
Ankle replaced? I’m looking at having my ankle replaced. Anyone had this done?
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February 12, 2020
Fear not, last-minute Lotharios
At least one flower stand will be open early St. Valentine’s Day: The Flower Lady on Isabella and Orange in downtown Coronado. Shanel Albert and her partner and husband, Steve, will be up and making …
February 12, 2020
Yes on C and gun owners use Facebook for campaigning
Facing Facebook While tourist industry advocates of San Diego’s Measure C, the proposition to hike hotel taxes for expansion of the convention center and homeless relief, inch towards a multi-million-dollar funding goal, Michael McConnell is …
February 12, 2020
How Coronado Yacht Club fends off the public
The Coronado Yacht Club is nestled in a cove on the northwestern end of Glorietta Bay, where where it is flanked by neighbors such as Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill and the Coronado Municipal Golf Course. …
February 12, 2020
Attorney Bob Ottilie: Mark Larson not fired
Mark Larson not fired This office represents Mark Larson and Mark Larson Media Services, Inc. On January 28, 2020, you ran a story in the Online Edition of the San Diego Reader in which Mr. …
February 12, 2020
Climate change candidate John Brooks frozen out
It has been hard going for John Brooks, the environmentalist candidate for San Diego’s Congressional District 53 since we talked with him last October 19th. As the elections have been getting closer, he has become …
February 12, 2020