Death and Robbery on the Strip
I remember being in Las Vegas years ago and seeing lots of news crews everywhere. it turned out Dean Martin died. I woke up this morning and heard that Danny Gans died. Yeah, I know. I said the same thing. …
Escondido Guido
“What exactly is Open Mike?” asks the old guy sitting at the bar. I think for a minute and tell him, “It’s like The Gong Show, but less judgmental. Everybody gets three songs and even if you’re god-awful, the other …
Futuristic Bowwow
I,m not sure if it was the fact that I went into a 99 cent store in National City next to the Walmart and saw an EPT ( Early Pregnancy Test) on a shelf right next to a box of …
North Park Skaters
NPS – North Park Skaters…or switch out the S for anything you choose… stoners, scrubs, slackers…etc. I am a San Diego native but more then that I am a North Park Native. I grew up in North Park and now …
Perusing the Ranch
Viva Las Vegas
I seem to have the best luck when I travel. When I went to England in my early 20s, they had the warmest weather in 25 years. I went to New York a month ago, and it was great weather. …
Communication
COMMUNICATION According to Merriam-Webster: a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior; a technique for expressing ideas effectively; the technology of the transmission of information. Quoting a line from a …
Mission Valley After the Floods
MISSION VALLEY AFTER THE FLOODS By Louis Carufel, 4/30/2009 “MRS. COOPER? HI. THIS IS NATALIE. I would like to rent the room if it’s okay with you.” “Oh that’s wonderful, Natalie. You seemed like such a nice young lady." “Thank …
Nuggets from March and April
In March and April installments of OB in HD, our Canon HV-30 captured scenes from all over Ocean Beach. Here, we take another look at some of the more memorable shots, which include scenic surf scenes, bountiful birds, and that …
District 2 City Council
It is early morning (3 am) and my body did not want to sleep, at least for awhile. I have been trying to come up with a topic for today's blog and decided to just "go with the flow"!! First …
Panic in Detroit...errr, New York
Someone suggested I blog about this politician that switched sides. I'm just so not into politics and the BS games they play. I still laugh when I hear that goofy voice of Joe Lieberman (I just thought of something -- …
You have to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything.
What makes a good decision maker? I used to think I was a pretty great decision maker. I lived on the principle that if you always do what is right, then you will be happy and there will never be …
Just one of the Gang
Downtown San Diego Harbor Drive’s View is Now Forever Changed
Last week crews swung in the last piece of the span for a $26.8 million dollar pedestrian bridge. Which has one of the longest self anchored pedestrian suspension spans in the world; the 500-foot bridge is designed by San Diego …
The Movie Blog
I love asking people what their favorite films are. It always blows me away when someone will say something like "I rented Fargo. I hated it. Those accents were annoying." Or a high school friend who had the best sense …
The Gaslamp at its finest
Sorry I did not get a blog done for the early morning readers on Monday. Things happen, even to bloggers!!! So, last Friday, my friend and I went to the Horton Grand Theater for the 4 pm matinee of the …
A Produce Market with OPTIONS! “Thank You” Market 32 Produce for a Great Contribution to The Neighborhood!
Make a Smilebox slideshow st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } This is the place to go when you are looking for fresh farm produce, flowers, and goods with compatible prices. This Farmers Market gives you OPTIONS! Check out the three different ways you can …
April 28th "Fifth Amendment to the Central Imperial Redevelopment Plan, Project No. 126095"
Apparently the influence of Carolyn Smith over the future of the Encanto Heights Annex to the City of San Diego is not done yet. When she was forced to leave her presidential post at the Southeastern Economic Development Corporation, one …
Lots of Copies, Lots of Flavors
After a lunch at Pizza Nova in Point Loma, my girlfriend and I drove past a motorcycle accident. It had just happened and was bizarre to see. The couple was just laying in the street, with the motorcycle next to …
From Preps to Pros
It seems every year there is debate about a high school basketball player that is jumping straight from prep sports into the pros. Some people bring up players like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett. They were able to …