A Rent Party
I just sent an email to the governor asking him to consider throwing a “rent” party for the State of California. I thought for the guest list, he could invite people with bloated incomes like actors, sports players, owners of …
Late Night Laughs
I love watching Letterman and Conan, and going to Jimmy Kimmel during the commercials. Last night, Paula Abdul was a guest on Leno, whose show I never watch (unless there's a commercial on the other channels and I actually know …
Ahhh...quitcherbeefin, it's only rain!
We live in a very strange place, Southern California. On one hand, our region is comprised of coastal desert, with an ocean on the far left, and the Laguna/Sierra mountain range to the right. We don't get much in the …
Valentine's Day Coming Up (the perfect VD story)
I met someone at a coffee shop for lunch, and grabbed an Espresso. Not the drink, but the large paper you see at local coffee shops. They have some of those interesting stories I enjoy reading. One about a death …
What are your thoughts on Alcohol in the PB/MB community?
I created this blog to hear the communities thoughts on alcohol in the Pacific Beach/Mission Beach area. What do you think about the bans? How do you feel about alcohol in general? How is alcohol affecting you as a resident? …
Weekend Rational
West coast weekends are nothing and everything like those on the East coast. Of course you have your typical Thursday night cocktail followed by far to many bud light’s which are rationalized by the fact that it is “just a …
Psychics (and the idiots that use them)
I had the Dr. Laura show on for only about three minutes today in my car. I swear. She is so annoying doing that show, but there's a morbid curiosity about hearing the ding bats that call in for advice. …
Retro Active Tax Refund in Stimulus Bill is a Windfall For Corporations
The Bill being pushed by President Obama looks like its on its way to being passed unless we get on the phone and oppose it. This Bill offers some of the most egregious and irresponsible tax refunds to the CEO's …
Detour for Desserts (I hate cupcakes)
I guess I should clarify the title. I actually love cupcakes. What's not to love? What I hate are these places that sell fancy cupcakes. It all started six months ago. My mom made cupcakes with coconut on the top. …
First Week's Footage
Ready for high definition scenes from all over the neighborhood of Ocean Beach? In this highlight reel from the first week of "OB in HD," you'll see wild parrots, rumbling planes, barking pooches, and people relaxing on the sand. In …
RAIN
"It seems it never rains in southern California.... it pours, man it pours." Those are lyrics from a song released in 1972 by Albert Hammond. My mother & kid sister were visiting from Michigan. I was living in Fullerton (Orange …
Coffee or God? Can I have both?
A dilemma this morning; on the way to church we stopped at 7-11 for some wake-up help. For me it was coffee, for my husband, tea and m&ms. Church was just around the corner, so when we arrived I still …
Yet Another Dog Blog
My stepbrother had a German Shephard. And he hates small dogs. He's been giving me endless amounts of crap for getting a small pooch. But damn, those small dogs are so cute. Who hasn't walked into a pet store and …
Reflections on Rolando
This neighborhood of mine was laid out in the late 1920s to provide a complementary community for the new San Diego State College campus. It gets its name from its rolling hills and winding streets. There’s a La Mesa and …
First Impressions
When I first arrived in Clairemont, I was not sure what to think. My wife and I rented a studio apartment sight unseen on a very busy street. This is usually not a problem since I love white noise. However, …
It's a Smaller World
In Search of Silence
From barking dogs to rumbling airplanes, Ocean Beach has its share of noisemakers. But most of the time, the din is hardly noticeable. And if it gets too loud, OB residents can usually secure a little silence by heading to …
Apartment #235
Seventy-eight months and change. That's how long I've lived here, in this apartment. Apartment #235. There won't be a seventy-ninth month. **** I came to San Diego a broken man. That was in February of 2002. I came because my …
Secret Stairs Part 3
Continued from part 2 When I paused to catch my breath I noticed secret, little paths adjoining a house to a path or one house to another, and I imagined what fun it would be to live in these yards …
Developer Billion Dollar Bailout Hidden in Stimulus Bill
There is plenty of blame to go around for the current financial crisis, but their is also plenty of borrowed bailout money now. Is it fair to dole out tax payer money to the industries that wrecklessly abandoned any common …