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Seen a Dream Walking
I was waiting to see if someone would eventually bring this up. Especially with San Diego's rich Italian history.— June 30, 2009 3:46 p.m.
The Mystery of the Masonic Effigy
Hey "Valjean," the size and commercial reality of the half-block of your 'quartier' is a bit exaggerated, non? Unless you've turned the end of Park Blvd. into a Sims or Second World experiment: "...odd and eclectic “uptown” neighborhood populated with ethnic eateries, a school of massage and holistic healing, a small theatre, salons catering to every taste and expense, small art schools cum galleries, a Buddhist temple and reading room, independent designer clothing stores, a few bars, banks, and kitschy boutiques. Yuppies, artists, misfits, iconoclasts, homosexuals, hipsters, students, the odd "bro", and individuals of all stripes, colors, creeds and beliefs..."— June 30, 2009 2:14 p.m.
Leaf Blower (ain't no snow in San Diego)
Yes, buy a broom! And while you're at it, get some class and buy either a very quiet BMW bike or a scooter--or best yet, a Schwinn, and knock off two kinds of pollution at once! Why I can't stand bikers: How does it feel to know that every single time you set out, you disturb other people and start off car alarms and barking dogs, everywhere you go? "Just fine."— June 30, 2009 12:25 p.m.
Offline at The Field
To complete the circle, Josh, you must now write a blog from your perspective on the evening. Don't wait too long, or you'll forget all the witty things I said! Did he give you Cat's Cradle or Rosewater? I think you got Rosewater, but anyway, both are a great read.— June 30, 2009 noon
Offline at The Field
Oops, I meant stepbrother, not cousin. Sorry, M & J!— June 29, 2009 5:38 p.m.
Seen a Dream Walking
A shout out to all my dago-loving informants! Thanks for the history :)— June 29, 2009 3:56 p.m.
Seen a Dream Walking
It says "Dago?"— June 28, 2009 11:34 p.m.
Standing up to a Bully
My favorite comeback to bullies is from Albert Brooks's character in the film Broadcast News--he turns on the schoolyard bullies yelling that they will never make more than $30k a year and will be miserable adults, while he will triumph as a famous writer or something of the like... It depends on what kind of confrontation you're talking about. You have to know when to fold 'em, as Kenny Rogers used to say. Sane, rational and mature adults should not ever get into physical confrontation, unless there is a need to protect someone from coming to physical harm, and even then the goal should be to calm and restrain, not attack and maim. I realize that as a female, I have more leeway when it comes to calling out little or big societal wrongs to a big male bully, but try not to sweat the extremely small stuff. If you are a male, you have to weigh the possible consequences even more carefully, and the safety of everyone around you before you sass back.— June 28, 2009 11:21 p.m.
Seen a Dream Walking
"Dago?" magics, really? That one I have not heard in polite contemporary society :)— June 28, 2009 11:09 p.m.
Butt Out
Well, seaseaknitter, I think you've made a great suggestion about what kind of food should be banned--red herring in b.s. sauce, the kind jarred in transparent glass. :)— June 28, 2009 11:08 p.m.