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MTS Officer Saves My Day
Kudos to MTS Transit Police. I was over at CVS, 5th & C, picking up 2 prescriptions. When I left there, I crossed C and saw someone I had not seen in several years. We sat & gabbed while waiting …
I just want the magazine!
Have you heard of or seen Community Magazine? I think it comes out quarterly and is filled with restaurant coupons and advertising. There is an Uptown edition, covering Hillcrest & surrounding areas. There is a Downtown edition which is mostly …
Savory, a perfect name
I just returned from a loverly lunch at the Savory Deli & Market, recommended by my friend, DR. She knows the owners and had recently enjoyed a meal there. It is at 4661 Park Blvd. near Adams, on the east …
Padres, Rock N Roll, VOTE
This past weekend, the Padres hosted the Dodgers for a 3 game series. Unfortunately, the Padres came up short, losing all 3 games. The new start time for Saturday games is 5:30. This means the game is over by 8:30 …
Water, Water everywhere
If you live in San Diego, it is most likely you have heard about the fact we have a drought (we need lots of water and there is not enough available for normal usage)situation. Mayor Sanders mentions it frequently, it …
CREDO, a misnomer?
Per Merriam Webster: Creed is a fundamental belief, guiding principle. This is, basically, a public service announcement, involving cell phones. Those of you who read my blogs are aware of the recent 'surprise' on my Verizon bill regarding the term …
Kindness in East Village
Saturday night, I was walking home from a day of art & dinner in Little Italy. Walking east on E St., I encountered several homeless persons carrying gift bags and smiling. I crossed 8th and found the source of the …
Baseball & Toll free
Monday, April 12, 2010 Padres home opener. What a game!!!!!! Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2. During the pre-game hoopla, we had a lovely downpour. It was cold & wet. Then there was nary a drop throughout the game. The …
Hallelujah Monday in EV
Monday, April 12, 2010 Padres home opener. What a game!!!!!! Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2. During the pre-game hoopla, we had a lovely downpour. It was cold & wet. Then there was nary a drop throughout the game. sThe …
For the love of Baseball
It is 75 degrees, light afternoon breeze, and a hint of anticipation in the air. Baseball season. The San Diego Padres opening day at Petco Park is on Monday, April 12. I stand on my patio, look south and there …
Giftcards,Banking & BASEBALL Oh My
It seems I have mentioned the prepaid gift cards which consumers are buying. Another banking product where we, as taxpayers, should let the banks pay us. Craig T Nelson was on Leno the other night. He is trying to start …
IRS, NCAA, burglary
Have you ever used Tax Act online? It is terribly easy, unless you have a complicated tax life. Anyway that's one project I got done. I wanted to read what the IRS rules were for prize money, since I won …
Green Shamrocks
This blog is dedicated to the memory of someone I had the pleasure of calling FRIEND, a special Irishman, attorney, and dear friend to many, Dan Broderick. I know he's watching over us all and probably wondering why we don't …
On Demand
I like to watch movies and I like the On Demand concept. On the internet. Cox made some website changes awhile ago. They have a place to click to take you to a page to see what movies are available …
Should The Banks Pay Us?
Sorry I've been out of touch. Hope you missed my blogging & will read it again. I will be raring to go tomorrow when I pick up my Girl Scout Cookies! Rehashing old news: The City Streets Division has fixed …
Working (?) at the Streets Division
There appears to be another potential to save money in the City's budget. I have personally seen ineptitude in the Streets Division. I do not know if these are City employees, if they are outsourced, if they are union, etc. …
Get Congress to work !
I was watching Bill Maher and his first guest was Elizabeth Warren who serves on the Congressional Oversight Panel, charged with the duty of watching our bail out money, but this is done with smoke & mirrors with no real …
Still No Answers
I have been remiss in getting my blogging up to date. The weather has been so nice, I did not want to be inside. And now my evenings are spent watching the Olympics. Those moguls skiers are going to need …
Good Food, Bad City Leaders
For those who have missed me this past week, I'm Back !! So, Half Price San Diego fulfilled the promise of a gift certificate for Wolffys restaurant. This will be a good spot to grab a sandwich to take to …
The SUPREMES
First of all I want to say that the CCAC approval of a permit for entertainment at the El Dorado Bar, 7 nights a week, is probably a fair decision. I went to see the place, 11th & Broadway, and …