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They Had Great Text by Katie Reese
Oh, please. And this "mortgage broker", ie Satan's Elf, is any better? I was an escrow officer. I worked with these skid marks for years. Talk about f***ing people for money.— November 5, 2008 7:29 p.m.
Oscar Nominations for Comedic Films
I posted the below on an older blog. I absolutely think Anne Hathaway was amazing, and I am glad she is not getting pigeon-holed into Meg Ryan-like characters. Remember what happened when poor Meg tried to venture out of her cutsie roles in Proof of Life? Ick. I still get the shivers. And then the plastic surgery....sigh. It was similar to 28 days, but not enough to make me dislike it. Anne Hathaway did not smile every 30 seconds to show that drug addiction can be cute, like Sandra Bullock's character did in order to ensure the audience does not get too uncomfortable. It was almost like they made a big deal about the cake and then did NOT have her fall into it, just to prove a point. Didn't you think for just a smidge that she would ruin that amazing cake? But no cliches (I can't do that little thing above the e). I really liked the movie. The dishwasher scene was tragic. Disfunction is always fertile grounds for good art. Mmmm. Why is that?— November 5, 2008 4:20 p.m.
Letters
BFD. Get over it, already. Your little party write-up wasn't to your specifications. Why the character assassination? Rico, your 15 minutes is up.— November 5, 2008 12:44 p.m.
I Vote...For Death By Chocolate!
I love fart jokes!! Farts are funny. I used to have a boyfriend that said that, and it's so true. Unfortunately, he took it too literally, and I had to end things. So, my old office was below the Point Loma Brig. We would order lunch from there on occasion, to go, and ALWAYS, as I was handing over my twenty for the already overpriced entree that cost $12.95, the hostess at the front desk (giving me the food that she did not even fetch because one of the busboys brought it out) would ask "do you need change?" No, I don't NEED change, I WANT change!!! Always within ear reach of customers waiting, so that if you said yes, I would like my change, you came across as a tightwad! Smug little smile, I'm cute, so why would you NOT give me your hard-earned money that I did absolutely NOTHING for? What is up with this shameless begging for money these days? Tip jars at 7-11? It's nuts.— November 5, 2008 10:39 a.m.
Love this place....
You danced and partied until 2:00 a.m. with three kids at home? To REGGAE music, no less. We all know what THAT means. At least you didn't leave them in the trunk. Yeah, you gotta love OB.— November 5, 2008 8:23 a.m.
John Kaheny defends rising pensions in San Diego
Fumbler is a d-bag. Quit lowering to the bait. All of you.— November 5, 2008 7:48 a.m.
I'm a Pepper, You're a Pepper, She's a....Mrs. Fierce?
It was similar to 28 days, but not enough to make me dislike it. Anne Hathaway did not smile every 30 seconds to show that drug addiction can be cute, like Sandra Bullock's character did in order to ensure the audience does not get too uncomfortable. It was almost like they made a big deal about the cake and then did NOT have her fall into it, just to prove a point. Didn't you think for just a smidge that she would ruin that amazing cake? But no cliches (I can't do that little thing above the e). I really liked the movie. The dishwasher scene was tragic. Disfunction is always fertile grounds for good art. Mmmm. Why is that?— November 4, 2008 1:03 p.m.
Letters
One more thing. If Mr. Lastowka is indeed a bona fide writer, I suggest he consult in his Stylebook the chapters pertaining to libel and defamation. Expressing an honest, heartfelt opinion is one thing. Launching an out and out campaign to discredit another individual for the sole purpose of obtaining their position of employment is quite another.— November 4, 2008 7:59 a.m.
Letters
An easy write at best. Listening to two radio stations and rehashing the play list in print does not a Pulitzer prize winner make. The guy is gunning for your job and his need to be SOMEONE is embarrassingly obvious. Getting all his friends to write in - REALLY? That's pathetic, and honestly, in very poor taste. Reality TV would be a better place for someone of this ilk. Your grasp of pop culture is written in a wry style, which some people can't get. They want to be out and out salivating over every little detail and do not understand irony. Masters of the obvious always think they can do a better job.— November 4, 2008 7:29 a.m.
I'm a Pepper, You're a Pepper, She's a....Mrs. Fierce?
The candy store next to the Landmark in Hillcrest. I know it well. I learn my lesson about this place every couple of years, because I forget my last experience and wander in. When I went to see Rachel Getting Married I had a craving for those candied peanuts (French burnt peanuts I think is what they are called). I just wanted maybe a handful or two, so I put one small scoop into a bag and went to checkout. It was FOUR DOLLARS for a tiny scoop of candy - AND they were stale!! DOH!— November 3, 2008 8:15 a.m.