Goodbye, Chelsea. Goodbye, Amber.
On Thursday, five days ago, Chelsea King, a 17-year-old girl went missing in my community. Thousands of volunteers searched for her in the remote area where she liked to run on the winding hiking trails. Today her body was discovered …
Cirque Umbrella (or One for Ponzi)
What is it about umbrellas? Anything new is a reason to inspect. Let's all get in on the action... Anyone seen the show? Those "cats" are amazing. Talk about bendable buddies.
SDG&E to Seize Sunrise Powerlink Land by Eminent Domain
Nearly 40 of 60 Lots in Dispute on a Route still in Court over Environmental Concerns Onell Soto reported in today's Sunday paper that San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E;) has begun eminent domain proceedings against some lot owners …
7 morning by myself
Here is a story about my Hood. I have two dogs and they like to wander around the front yard. Well we were standing out in my front yard and we hear a car coming up the street. We hear …
“100s” of Ideas on SDG&E Wildfires Presented but None to Address Power Lines as Yet-To-Be Underground Sources
A short blurb in Saturday's daily paper disclosed that hundreds of ideas have been suggested as possible remedies or aids to make the San Diego Gas and Electric Company's plan to cut power to county residents during the threat of …
The Trio and His Eminence
Do you have any idea how hard it was to get this photo? It was like herding cats. This is a typical day for "the Dude".
The Early Daze, part 6
the mighty Tundra
and his sparring partner Mushroom Marquess of Queensberry rules enforced at all times...sorta...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Economic Indicators, SDG&E Profits Rise = Sempra Energy Revenue Down 20+%?
Despite improving local economic indicators and a rise in SDG&E earnings over the previous reported year, Sempra Energy dropped from $10.8 billion in 2008 to just $8.1 billion in 2009. By comparison, Sempra Energy reported revenues of $7.9 billion in …
Update Little Falls 3/05/2010
To any one in San Diego that wants to know or has a need to talk about it. I went to a public meeting at the Little Falls Community Schools here in Town and was asked to give my opinion …
Local Book Reviews and Author Interviews
Immersing Deep Into Jazz—and Heroin Captivating tale of addiction and redemption to be featured at this year’s California Library Association Book Exhibit in San Diego November 12-15 From critically acclaimed musician and writer Don Alberts comes an engaging novel about …
Why I Don't Like Hippies
Or What I Drink and Where I Drink It
WHAT I DRINK AND WHERE I DRINK IT or Why I Don't Like Hippies What I Drink: Kahlúa White Russian - 2 parts Kahlúa, 1 part vodka, 2 splashes of cream Where I Drink It: Winstons, Ocean Beach Okay, let’s get …
Update Little Falls 3/3/2010
Mongolian skeleton of the Xiongnu Empire of 209 B.C. to A.D. 93 ruled the trading route known as the Asian Silk Road that opened the empire to Western Europe.The Y chromosome of the remains are from a male speaker of …
Five Questions, plus More Free Band Names
Five Questions, plus More Free Band Names
FIVE QUESTIONS, FIVE THINGS I enjoyed the replies to the previous “Get To Know Me” blog, so here’s a followup of sorts, another frequent visitor to my inbox that I finally replied to ---- A) Five places …
Tundra # 7
A year passed and they were still at it. Tundra and Mushroom fought on practically a daily basis. But now Tundra was just as capable a fighter as Mushroom. Mushroom had taught him everything he knew. This was about the …
The Early Daze, part 5
3 Morning coffee
I want to say that I am sorry to the family of Chelsea King. I work at a school and I can only imagine the feelings of the students! It is terrible, horrible!! I have a 15 year old and …
2nd Entry
The first thing I did after all my doctor appointments was go to the VEC for some free wifi action. If you had to pay for the internet to use it, would you? It seems like I have to pay …
What's YOUR Favorite Twilight Zone?
When interviewing local musicos, one of my favorite questions to ask is "What's your favorite Twilight Zone?" It's amazing how almost everybody I've ever asked comes right back with an enthusiastic reply. Even if they don't know the episode title, …