My Hood
Comical
Every time I open the Imperial Beach Eagle and Times, I have to remind myself that there is in fact a comic page in it: it's the weekly editorial of JF Kelly, Jr. Mr. Kelly doesn't brook dissent; and so …
No One Here Gets Out Alive -- Morrison's dad passes away
Jim Morrisons dad died the other day. Being a huge Doors fan, I remember when a friend of a friend was going to be doing their cabinets at the home they owned in Coronado. He told me when he went …
The Worst Blog Ever -- Thanksgiving Edition
I'm sitting at the computer with my pants unbuttoned. Oh no, not for the reason you think. I just ate so much turkey, stuffing, potatoes and other crap, that I'm about to explode. Even though it's hours after the fact, …
THANKSGIVING
Here's hoping you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you were with family, hope it was peaceful with grudges, problems, all forgotten for this day of giving thanks. Spending the day with friends is my way for this holiday. Catching …
Don't Tase Me, Bro!
I was a little kid when my stepdad told a story about being in bootcamp, and everyone getting maced in the face. I believe he said something about them wanting you to know what it felt like. Or maybe it …
Comedy Writers and Insane Siblings
My brother is insane. I don't mean that in a humorous way. He is literally, not right in the head. That doesn't mean he does crazy stuff. He just isn't good at analyzing situations. He'll beat a few of his …
Politics?
Our downtown City Councilman, Kevin Faulconer, has an aide, Stephen Hill. I received an e-mail from him on Tuesday, requesting removal from my blog list. I find that to be consistent with a City Council that does not want to …
Chargers Blood Drive
I've given over 13 gallons of blood. Not all at once. I tried that one time and got real dizzy. The only time I went to the Chargers Blood Drive in Hotel Circle, it was a cluster ****. Parking was …
A Facelift for the Imperial Beach Pier: Would That Facelift Include Better Law Enforcement On It?
According to SignOnSanDiego, the U-T's addy little site, the Imperial Beach Pier this next August will be getting a $1.2 million facelift to replace "bumpy" planks, missing struts, and the sewer line running beneath it, one that apparently leaks right …
TOYS FOR TOTS PARTY Monday DEC. 1
I've been volunteering with the San Diego Toys for Tots Campaign since 1994 when an email came around my high-tech company asking for a little database support to help manage the distribution of toys. I went to visit the U.S.M.C. …
Quarterbacks in the NFL -- one helps homeless, one has dog fights
I hate the Dallas Cowboys. I hate their owner. I hate Owens. I do like their cheerleaders. And I like Tony Romo. Aside from his style of play, in interviews, he just always seems to handle himself really well. When …
Customer Service
Here is a statement I just don't get: "We haven't raised our prices in 4 years". So what??? All things being constant, there would be no really good reason to raise prices, right?? I have never heard a company spout …
Dessert Before Dinner
The best pretzel in San Diego County is made in Imperial Beach, at Pretzels & More, right next to the Pier. They make this whole wheat banana pretzel (that's right: a pretzel baked right inside); then, whilst it's still piping …
On Holiday?
As I make my way South down El Camino Real, I am confronted by a lot on the right hand side that has a huge sign which reads "Christmas Trees". I can't help but feel a bit bothered by this …
An unHAPPY MEAL
So, there's a story in the AP about a couple in Fayetteville, Arkansas, that is suing McDonald's. Do you think they spilled hot coffee on their lap? Good guess, but no. It did have something to do with their laps, …
Watching the World Go By
Beauty and Brawling
A San Diego Sinner in Dear Abby
Somebody sent Dear Abby a letter the other day, calling themselves the "San Diego Sinner." It was a teenager girl that wore thong underwear. Her and her sister are now called "sinners" by their mom. She said it's what all …
A Teacher in the Hizzy
For the folks over the age of 40, "hizzy" isn't one of the lost lyrics from the song "Dizzy Miss Lizzy". It's rap slang, and it refers to where you live, or where you are. *Instead of saying "Are any …