??Affordable?? Housing
On 07/28/2010, the San Diego City Council adopted a resolution declaring a continued state of emergency due to the severe shortage of affordable housing. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development defines "affordable" as housing that costs no more …
Using Mission Hills as a Model for NP's Plan
The Mission Hills Heritage Org. presented it's own plans for the Uptown Community Plan for review and community comments. It was held Thursday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Hills United Church of Christ located at 4070 Jackdaw Street, …
Super Kick-Ass Flight Attendant
I hate to fly. I used to like it, but now it is an exercise in trying to achieve Ghandi-like transcendence above the desire to kick someone in the ‘nads. So, imagine my delight today when I opened the paper …
My Karaoke Adventure
On the Benefits of Recreational Summertime Walking through Death Valley
I assume delusion is in the eye of the beholder. Now, I am not so deluded as to think that natural marriages between one man and one woman are the same practical thing as an artificial marriage between two men, …
I Like Words
i like words the way they bounce like your breasts when you're laughing deeply slide across a dance floor and slickly TANGO walk stiff legged with heat stifle a yawn when I'm bored but I'm never bored with words http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/12/27894/
Razzamatazz a Sunday for Jazz/edit 8/9/2010 for smoother flow
a soul soothing downbeat a heart wrenching tome no Johnny come lately just leave me at home or jerk me to upright then rattle my bones your talented fingers never idle alone finding my far away sweet low Dixieland that …
Salvation Army in Retreat from County Camp Expansion
Mussey Grade Road Alliance Assault Ends Salvation Army Expansion In Our Time Salvation Army Major Linda Markiewicz announced that the international religious mission's move to expand its Mussey Grade Road facility near Ramona has been halted by the threat of …
Kinder, Gentler SDG&E Proposes 7% Rate Increase RE Uninsured Wildfire Legal Costs
SUPERIOR COURT JUSTICE COMPLEX - San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) has introduced its general rate increase application with a pair of headlines in our distinguished daily paper this morning, claiming of the front page that SDG&E needs a …
Pesky Piercings and Other family Issues
My husband is a reactionary, emotional; the glass is half empty kind of guy. I love him immensely because he is funny, articulate and unafraid to tackle anything that comes along. I on the other hand am a glass half …
What costs $600,000 per day to run?
The City Of San Diego costs $600,000 per day to "run" ! I wanted to get an idea of what the cost of the City's Debt Obligation* is per day, not counting any Redevelopment Agency costs and other BIG costs; …
Dialing For Dollars
Here are some very easy Dialing For Dollars Tips that will save you BIG BUCK$ and also reduce your billing frustration. When it comes to settling bills, (and lots of other things) "let your fingers do the walking", instead of …
Taking A Trip To The Food Bank...
"Tonight, Lucullus is host to Lucullus!" --Marcus Gaeius Lucullus, Roman statesman, general, and gourmand. August 4th, 2010--16:45 hrs. Woke up around 07:00 today, hoping to see a bit of sunshine to brighten my arousal. Nah, just the dreaded Marine Layer …
Make yourself comfortable, but not too comfortable!
I am a proud North Parker who enjoys the independent minded community that I live in. There's nothing more refreshing than driving around North Park admiring the gardens, variety of homes, and the numerous small business owners. I personally love …
PG&E Subject of Wide-Ranging CPUC General Rate Investigation
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the proponent of Proposition 16 that failed in the June primary election and opponent of California Public Utilities Commission authority to regulate the truthfulness of PG&E advertising content, will be subject to an wide-ranging investigation …
Poem: Baby
The American Christian Theocracy of the Majority
I recognize that there is a Christian theocracy in America. All Americans who are Christians are among the people who govern America with our votes, as our Christian beliefs are in us and are not grounds for excluding us from …
Prop 8
In 2008, when Californians were getting ready to cast their ballots in favor or against prop 8, my neighborhood began a passive aggressive feud. The neighbors across the way placed a Yes on Prop 8 sign in their garden. The …
Poem: Paradise Found
Jim Hill and my Happy Heart Attack Anniversary
It is now a year since I had my last heart attack sufficiently painful enough to have me call for an emergency lift to the hospital. In the last few days, I have had enough physical complaints to remind me …