Windy Morning on Ocean Beach
A stiff breeze whipped up the waves but couldn't keep surfers, seabirds, and other visitors from enjoying a sunny morning on Ocean Beach on a recent Thursday.
Economy, Economy, Economy
The local economy continues to take a beating. A loss of over 37,000 jobs compared to the same time last year. Claims for unemployment are up. And, just by looking around, homelessness has increased dramatically. A story in Voice of …
Just getting back
Pull Gun on Cop -- Collect $325,000!
I often complain about the jury system. And people try to tell me it's the best system in the world, and not much could make it better. When I mention the many killers that have gotten off, because the jury …
The War Zone
THE WAR ZONE Palm trees, (palm trees are big when you are from Detroit) 95% annual sunshine, and Hollywood only 30 minutes away, (even if you never go there—just knowing you are that close to something big deal, well…) life …
Dog Eat Dog...Or, Prisoner
I got so lucky with my dog. I got a little guy from the pound that's already house trained. I'm used to sleeping in, but he'll wake me up at 6:30 a.m. wanting to go out and do his morning …
My Hollywood Adventure: Comedy Central’s Roast of Larry the Cable Guy
Since being laid off from my full time job I hadn't had a reason to leave Imperial Beach for months but the chance to write a short piece about about celebrities in Hollywood had me hitting the road recently. The …
St. Patty’s Day parade in Balboa Park
Crashing on a Bicycle
Lance Armstrong broke his collar bone in a bike race in Spain. ESPN didn't give the details, and something I read online didn't give specifics, other then the fact that riders were piling up in front of him when he …
ENGLISH???
The dumbing down of America is again illustrated by Jay Leno. He does a segment called Jay Walking, asking questions of people on the street. It is amazing/appalling what people do not know. Then he will pick 3 of the …
Crashing on an Airplane
I came home today, and there's all this stuff on the news about plane crashes. The other day in the paper, there were a few, too. One was a FedEx jet in Tokyo that burst into flames after bouncing off …
Dentists. They Clean Your Teeth (and more)
I read a story a few weeks back, about a dentist that was arrested for feeling up his patients. Talk about a thorough check up. I think one woman went in for a jaw problem, and he convinced her that …
Tijuana/San Diego buses #3
My grandparents house in East Los Angeles was an interesting place to grow up in during the 60's and 70's. At nearby Ford Blvd Elementary school I was taught that the 'nuclear family' of dad, mom and two point something …
Bowling for Dollars
Anyone remember that show? I was about 5 when I saw a few episodes of it. It wasn't until years later, as a Lakers fan, that I realized their late announcer Chick Hearn, was also the host of that show. …
Men vs. Women in Sports
A few blogs ago, someone posted about me always thinking I'm right. And, I immediately thought of the Holly Hunter line in Broadcast News. She's disappointed that her friend and co-worker Albert Brooks doesn't get to do a live news …
Basketball & journalism
Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the birdies is. My mother used to say that & I have always liked it! I do not have a clue as to its origin. But, it is now officially …
Gardens, a Caterpillar, and a Dog
Walk any residential street in Ocean Beach and you'll pass by many an eye-pleasing garden. These gardens are home to everything from bright flowers to interesting insects, not to mention the occasional pooch.
Old Folks Driving -- And Driving Me Crazy
A lot of my friends hate my idea of taking the drivers license away from anyone over the age of 70. Trust me, it's a great idea. You can post on here all you want about your grandfather who is …
Endless Summer Raids..entrapment?
Donna Lambert Overview Background: District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and other officials announced Feb. 10 that an undercover drug sting had netted 33 suspects deemed a public safety threat to military families What's happening: A review of court records and interviews …
"Rapist! Murderer! Child Molestor!"