Communication
COMMUNICATION According to Merriam-Webster: a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior; a technique for expressing ideas effectively; the technology of the transmission of information. Quoting a line from a …
District 2 City Council
It is early morning (3 am) and my body did not want to sleep, at least for awhile. I have been trying to come up with a topic for today's blog and decided to just "go with the flow"!! First …
The Gaslamp at its finest
Sorry I did not get a blog done for the early morning readers on Monday. Things happen, even to bloggers!!! So, last Friday, my friend and I went to the Horton Grand Theater for the 4 pm matinee of the …
Close Encounter
I had planned to write about something else, but a close encounter of the unpleasant kind changed things. Last night I was walking home from Horton Plaza. My mind drifted and I walked straight across E St. I had previously …
Homeless in my neighborhood
I moved to this apartment 3 years ago. There was a gathering of homeless at night time in front of the Post Office and at the Post Office. I walked all over the area and did not have any problems. …
It's the City
Another delightful dinner at The Prado. It didn't start out that way, due to the City's failure to think (see below for information on Handicap parking). The Prado staff gets their usual efficiency and deportment high rating. We were placed …
NOISE
One more comment about ILLEGAL aliens: In Maryland: "The Maryland General Assembly last night passed a hard-fought compromise that would end the practice of issuing driver's licenses to illegal immigrants". This should be the norm in every single state in …
Mexican Immigration Laws
This is a direct follow-up to yesterday's blog. I have done a lot of reading about the Immigration Laws of Mexico. Much information comes from the Canada Free Press in an article by John Lillpop. www.canadafreepress.com/2007.lillpop022707.htm Mexico's Immigration policies would …
IMMIGRATION
This blurb of a story was reprinted on Cox: "Protestors March Barrio Logan For Immigration Reform 04-12-2009 5:19 AM (San Diego, CA) -- Around 300 protestors marched through Barrio Logan yesterday to rally for federal immigration reform. The fifth annual …
City Politics
My meeting with the 2 young men from Kevin Faulconer's office was interesting and productive. It is good to have a face to put with the voice or e-mail! I was surprised by the first question; are we speaking with …
America's once Finest City
Today I will be meeting with 2 people from Kevin Faulconer's office. I am hoping to discuss several issues pertinent to the downtown area. One big issue is the homeless population in my neighborhood. The block bounded by 8th, E, …
Tis the season (Baseball, of course)
Well, the Angels beat the Padres in their 2 game exhibition, ending spring training. I was at the game here on Friday. On Saturday, I took the train to Anaheim, where the station is in the ballpark parking lot. Our …
Talkin' baseball
It's that time of year when the world comes alive, BASEBALL season. When I have to check the Padres schedule before I make any appointments! When I get out the Padres shirts (my friend Ron said it looked like I …
Downtown dining
Had dinner at Flemings Steakhouse last night. It was lovely, as usual. As far as downtown steak places, I think Flemings & Mortons are the tops. I was unimpressed with Donovan's. Flemings now has a Spring price fixe menu. Many …