Giving to Charity -- The Blood Bank Edition
I'm getting so annoyed with the San Diego Blood Bank. I've given over 15 gallons of blood to them over the years. That's a lot of needle pricks. Maybe the pain of needles is off-set by the love of free …
John is moving forward again
Of the 3,000,000 or more people in San Diego, I found a pen pal on this line. SDanniels. To SDaniels I am working as a bakers helper because of the heat transer, referigeration,HVAC, machines,and food handling problem that we incounter …
My Thoughts on Michael Douglas and Michael Vick
I was listening to a sportscaster yesterday make a "breaking announcement" about the Philadelphia Eagles signing Michael Vick. And a minute later, I got two phone calls from friends telling me the news. And two emails. It's a hot topic. …
The Sandman
Alberto Avila is one of those slightly eccentric and endearing characters one runs in to from time-to-time in Southern California. With no more than a dustpan and broom, he creates murals out of sand on the street in Coronado. We …
Lead Them To Water-But....
Off the top again, " A Shout out for the Wounded Warriors" don't forget they took licks for us. I know very little about politics as a matter of fact I only voted twice, thanks to W., 2004 and 2008. …
Buy Foreclosures Now Before it is Too Late for Downtown San Diego Condos!
Anyone who wants to buy a foreclosure in Downtown San Diego better act fast or you might end up with nothing. Foreclosures are put back on the market and they are often selling in a week - sometimes in less. …
Groundbreaking Celebration - The Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal in Downtown San Diego!
On Tuesday August 4th, the groundbreaking celebration and the first day of construction took place of the $22.4 million Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal located in the Columbia District in Downtown San Diego. The 52,000 square foot, two story steel …
What Would You Do if You Found a Bank Money Bag?
The television happened to air a trailer for an upcoming movie called “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” starring Jeremy Piven of “Entourage” fame. The trailer features a car salesman bragging that he made a sell while holding up a …
Jet West - 1st Blog (Show re-cap 8/6/09 Canes Bar)
The lights were on, instruments were tuned up, a packed house full of locals ready for more live music, fresh beers were on the stage and over 350 family, friends and fans and new fans were at Canes Bar and …
Summer Lovin' Over So Fast?
The tourists have taken the shine off the summer earlier than I expected. I'm already sick of the out-of-state license plates tying up traffic on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. My patience for swimmers trotting out into the breakers on the wrong …
Russian Statue vs. Denver Bear
Over in Minsk (which I hear is lovely this time of year), there was a plaster statue of Vladimir Lenin that was built in the late 1930s. Well, a drunk 21-year-old (drinking, in Russia?!) was hanging from the arm, and …
Interpersonal Theory of Art
Tijuana/San Diego buses #5
What would you do if you were standing in the aisle of a crowded MTS bus, it's a sweltering 90 plus day, the air conditioning is broken, and only half the windows are down because the other half are stuck …
What do LeBron James, Michelle Obama, and Jared have in common?
There were a few news stories floating around my head this week that I had thought about blogging. But each story had an interesting aspect about it, but not much that I could really delve into. And as the days …
Life on Europa !!
This is the real John G Wotzka as you know I have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. I worked for the fomer Sun Cafe. Think about this an egloo. Europa with a hot core, Earth …
The Development of the Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge Continues in the East Village District!
92101 Urban Living has been following the development of the Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge in Downtown San Diego. The bridge is located right across the street West of Petco Park and East of the Hilton Hotel in the East Village/Ballpark …
The East Village/Ballpark District’s Public Improvement Project in Downtown San Diego!
Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners and San Diego residents are excited about the latest news in regards to the improvement of the East Village/Ballpark District that is about to take place. The Centre City …
A New Plan for Survival at the Vantage Pointe in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego!!
The Vantage Pointe’s Canadian developer is now seeking state approval to change the marketing strategy to be able to improve the plan to bring new residents into the largest condominium high rise in Downtown San Diego. The developer wants to …
Steven Tyler and Eunice Shriver -- One is Dead. One Looks Dead.
On all the rock radio stations this past week, I kept hearing about Steven Tyler, the singer of Aerosmith. For those that aren't familiar with him...he actually has bigger lips (and is uglier) than Mick Jagger. He fell off a …
Playing the Player
Playing someone or getting played has become a common phrase in our dating lives. It seems more and more often we hear people speaking of hating the player or the game, playing the game, or getting played by the player. …