Liberty Station Grifters
They showed up one day, right before the holidays. Two young kids decked out in Christmas garb, but shabby. They weren't really kids, they were at that in-between age of 17 and 20, she looking the part of the 17 …
My Heroes, The Geek Squad
They are my heroes. Two husky, hunky, he-men possessed of technological ability far beyond that of us mere mortals, they arrive at my house promptly at 8:30 a.m., on a SUNDAY, no less, when lesser mortals would be whimpering in …
The Restoration of Faith or Something Like It
The oil spill has rendered my usually sunny disposition rather maudlin these days. I am sad. I wish that things were better for our planet and all its living creatures. Hiking Cowles Mountain has been something of a lifesaver these …
I Feel the Earth Move
The earth just moved. Twice. Any idea where this is coming from? I think Mother Earth is pissed at us for killing her birds and her fish and her oceans. For spewing resources for our own greedy needs that are …
The Doctor Is In
Listeners, today we have a big surprise for you!! We have a special guest, noted psychologist and columnist for Cat Prancy Magazine, Dr. Peanut. Dr. Peanut has agreed to participate in a question and answer session with our listeners and …
In Honor of my Nephew, a Gentleman and a Scholar
Yesterday I attended the USC Annenberg School of Journalism 2010 Commencement to watch my nephew, Daniel, receive his undergraduate degree. Words cannot describe how proud I am of him. Daniel has always been a super intelligent kid. When I first …
The Year They All Abandoned Me
It was a bad year for real estate. One of the not so precipitous dips we San Diegan's experience all too frequently. The kind that sends the CFOs into retirement and sends the employees scurrying to the local unemployment office. …
The Upgrade
Yesterday, after much teasing about my old phone, I finally upgraded my old Samsung for a Blackberry. Part of the reason for this was my husband coming home with a new one paid for by his company. Prior to this …
Heidi Klum's Anti-Aging Secrets
This is one of the "secrets"....... #3 "I didn't get stretch marks during my pregnancies, and I wasn't even moisturizing myself like a maniac." Just that. Nothing else. Now, we all know that Heidi is a supernatural being, and completely …
Shameful Secrets
I slither into the tiki bar with my hat pulled low over my brow and my oversized sunglasses affixed to the bridge of my nose. My glance darts to the left, to the right. I don’t recognize a soul. I …