Is internet gambling a priority
This appeared on the Cox Internet news page: "(San Diego, CA) -- Numerous Internet cafes have been raided by state agents because they were suspected of illegal gambling. The Internet cafes were in San Diego and Stockton. Undercover agents went …
Extraordinaire at Oceanaire
Extraordinaire at Oceanaire. Last night a friend and I attended the "Celebration of Alaska" featuring Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. It was a wine pairing done right by one of the very best restaurants in San Diego. Upon arrival, we sat …
As Auntsandiego turns, a diatribe
Remember my use of the word bamboozle recently? Here is the dictionary definition: "Main Entry: bam·boo·zle Pronunciation: \bam-ˈbü-zəl\ Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): bam·boo·zled; bam·boo·zling Etymology: origin unknown 1 : to deceive by underhanded methods : dupe, hoodwink 2 : …
On stage and on the street
First of all, I am NOT a theatre critic. I love to go to the smaller venues such as the one we used to have in Old Town. We have the Lyceum downtown, which has some great shows and not …
Is it English or some secret code?
Computer-speak and the evolution of language: Instead of a desk, you have a workspace (this one does not apply to Robert as his desk handles his phone messages AND is very friendly with some callers) Instead of surrepticious notes you …
FOOD
The Padres set a record last night, losing 12 straight inter-league games. This is not a fun team to watch. I have mentioned this in prior seasons, someone needs to give each & everyone of these players a good, swift, …
More misadventures
After killing my computer, I decided to hook up the old one. It will suffice & if I get my information out of the dead one, I will be able to continue with this blog & other projects. That same …
Computer misadventure
I killed my computer. I managed to spill water, which did not splash onto the keyboard. Thought I was in the clear. As I was wiping up, I lifted the computer & there was a puddle. I thought there might …
A Generational View
Since I received only a few responses to my request for Downtown residents to send me an e-mail if they had any complaints about noise (loud music), I am giving it another week. I will delay my visit to City …
Pick and choose
Last night was my quarterly trip to Costco. I managed to get out of there without spending $200! That seems to be the norm for me. So, today was spent dividing up packages, putting meat in individual baggies in the …
Quality of life in East Village/Gaslamp
Still no response from Cox or California LifeLine. I don't know how much my next bill will be. My neighborhood seems like it is becoming much more dangerous. Fights, screaming & yelling, arguments, dog barking, etc. The shooting last week …