Welcome to El Cajon Boulevard
When I moved to City Heights a little over eight years ago from Serra Mesa, it was a real shock. I'm not talking about a culture shock even though I live in the heart of City Heights, four houses down …
Soundsville
Short Story Jam - You're Invited To Join In!
*As with the previous entry of this blog, this will be a "story jam" open to any and all participants. I'll post a story title and an opening paragraph. Anyone is welcome to post the next suggested paragraph as a …
"Smugglersville"
Four months of battling pain, work comp paperwork, pain, work comp doctors, pain, and lawyers who thrive in work comp purgatory, has left me too exhausted to do what pleases me most. Working on my Palatial Wooden Shack or roaming …
You Want A Philips Or A Slotted Head With That...Part Four
"There's Got To Be A Morning After, If We Can Make It To The Dawn!" --Maureen McGovern, from "The Morning After (Theme From "The Posideon Adventure")" 30-Aug-10 09:07 hrs. I put in a call to (I found out much to …
Friends or Neighbors?
by Lisa Parks My family has always lived in houses with more than the minimum code requirement distance between neighboring houses, so when I bought a condo in a quiet San Marcos neighborhood it took some getting used to. Home …
Short Story Jam - Are There Heroes In Hell?
This short story is a “jam” written by two authors, male and female, who took turns writing each paragraph, without consulting each other on the story parameters or direction until after the final line was written – some touchups were …
You Want A Philips Or A Slotted Head With That...Part Three
"The Beat Goes On--The Beat Goes On!" --Sonny and Cher 27-Aug-2010, 09:00hrs. On the bus to Oceanside and the Family Resource Center. I'm hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst--that's why I'm going. I will be applying for …
National Dog Day
It's National Dog Day! You knew there had to be one. Well, today, August 26th, is it and it is set aside to note our celebration of dogs. It is a way for us to recognize all the things we …
Update San Diego, 8/26/2010
I see France will stay in Afghanistan with the grace of the G20 group as long as the people want it. This could put the United Nations out of work, as this group takes over the Worlds problems.
Rhyme-A-Day
It is, Rhyme-A-Day See what others say! Here is a new Blog, for folks that like to comment in Rhyme to share with others, words that sound alike and have a fun time Please consider, adding some words, that you …
Come Along With Me
A walking tour of East Village, San Diego Walking Tours of San Diego 2 tours will be offered, one East (includes Petco) one West (includes Seaport Village) The East tour will be an evening walk to commence at the Civic …
Homeless "rights"
What is going on in America's once Finest City? It seems that buses keep bringing the homeless to East Village and just dropping them off. The increase in that segment of our population is very noticeable. I think we are …
The Silver Strand
On a Thursday afternoon in the beginning of August, my new motorcycle helmet arrived via UPS. The one I had before was a hand-me down from a friend. It never fit properly. Every time I wore it I was convinced …
Update San Diego, 8/25/2010
Good story on when there are too many cars for the amount of road to drive on. In Beijing there is a 8 day long traffic jam which may last up to 3 weeks more. You would think they would …
Cars a Blessing or a Curse?
Oh, cars, both a blessing and a curse. Joyous wonders to behold. When in good running condition, all is right in our world. Sheer nirvana. Like our spouses or families we can take cars for granted, while expecting nothing but …
Si Vis Bellum? Es Barbarus, Nunc Morere!
"The Only Way To Be's Victorious-- SC#@& The Fools Who Think It's Glorious!" --Deep Purple, from "Under The Gun" on PERFECT STRANGERS. 17:04 hrs 23-Aug-2010 Got the crock pot going with tomorrow's dinner, the radio is on KNX until 19:00 …
O.J. Obama and Dr. Laura--Different Rules Apply
I'll admit I haven't heard Dr. Laura's tape. I suspect that if I heard her rattle off the n-word about a dozen times, I'd probably agree that she should leave her show--at least for awhile. But there are several things …
Not Using Enough SDG&E Electricty Now? Says Who?
In the business section of this morning's diminishing daily paper, Onell Soto has a Q&A of what is going on with us using a lot less electricity then getting a lot higher rates for the savings. The second question: "OK, …