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Happy Tummy
Perhaps I am not as sophisticated as those who practice Herbivory, but I thought Barbarella expressed her thoughts on this particular subject quite clearly in her article. Clear, concise, interesting, and with her characteristic subtle profundity. Yet another enjoyable read. There should be no further explanation needed. If her article is not highlighting you or your behavior that she finds objectionable, then why get your feathers in a fluff? (Oh that's right, you don't do chickens, sorry). If, however, her article hit a nerve...take a breath and search within to find out why. Should you be able to do that, consider yourself constructively criticized. If you cannot, that's precisely the point. (Perhaps its the excess fiber?) Barbarella, you rock. I may not always share your opinions, but they are always well said and worth reading (pondering :), and much like Voltaire...I will defend to the death your right to "speak" them.— April 13, 2009 1:33 a.m.
Marley and Me
My thanks to poster #3 for telling all of us who have not yet seen the movie how it ended. (In case my sarcasm escapes you, my "thanks" is not sincere).— April 13, 2009 1:19 a.m.
La Mesa's Magical Oasis...
Thank you, "MtNebo" for your kind ditto. You stewards of the hills' jewel are doing a tremendous job. There is so much more one could write about, so many hidden, secret places...probably though it is best left that way. Thank you again, Lisa a/k/a "lallaw."— April 11, 2009 10:52 p.m.
A Mule for the Road
Mr. Rangel, to put it simply: I loved it. Keep it coming...:) (p.s., equating silence with darkness is imagery at it's best. It is much harder to write cleanly, simply that way and still convey the message poignantly. You'll note by my neighborhood blog it is not a skill I have to offer. Kudos to yours).— April 11, 2009 3:05 p.m.
Should Call Him Khem
I have to wholeheartedly agree with SDaniels, and others. Except I did enjoy the story about City Heights and found it interesting. However, when I read the above published blog by RDVaughn, I could not understand why it had only received 3rd place. It is incredibly well-written, hyphens notwithstanding, provocative, interesting...and leaves you wondering and wishing to read more. And it IS about a neighborhood, not a dilemma over the city of San Diego's overpriced baseball games, complete with relish and beer. (Nothing against that story, just didn't understand why it won first place when I read it, especially in comparison to the above piece). So what else did she need to do with her writing about her neighborhood? Effect social change? Lower taxes?? Well-said, well-written, well done RDVaughn. (I used the hyphens in your honor). I hope to see (read) more of your work.— April 11, 2009 1:25 a.m.
I Can't Give Love Away. It Keeps Coming Back.
It's true, just when you think you are rescuing them...they end up rescuing you. I rescued a male version of Katie, and later a small and very ill kitten about to be euthanized. Then Life happened and those two got me through it. Keep writing, you are a natural. The best stories come from experience...and the heart.— April 10, 2009 2:19 p.m.
None
Clearly the concept of "blogging" versus posting an event or a classified ad in this section eluded this poster. Sigh....— April 10, 2009 1:38 p.m.
New Jersey transplants thrust into custody battle in Oceanside
To "Howard Jackson": now is the time, while she is back in CA with your daughter and presumably she feels a bit guilty and you are getting along, to draw up a mutually agreed to Modified Custody Agreement and Order. The family law center at the clerk's office has a department that will help you do this free of charge if you cannot afford an attorney. The forms to do this are available online. CHANGE the current custody situation giving YOU physical custody solely, with joint parental responsibility. Tell her you will continue with support payments and are not asking that anything really change except when she goes into rehab (and I am sure she is still telling you that she plans on going...so play along) you will need to be able to make educational and medical decisions for your daughter. She knows, or should know, that initially there is no contact allowed with family or friend in rehab so she would not be available to sign anything, make parental decisions, etc. Makes sense right? Nothing threatening just making it easier to ensure your daughter's needs are always met. This also makes California the new state of jurisdiction for your custody arrangement, not New Jersey where the original Order was signed. An important legal fact should she try to dip out again. Further, in the future should she and you not get along it will be up to you who Sophia lives with. Clearly, while it is not easy to raise a child as a single parent, you are the better choice to parent your daughter at this time. So while you are getting along, put it in writing and make it legally binding. So often people wait until there is trouble before they take these precautions, when I used to always tell my clients to reduce your joint agreements to writing WHILE you are getting along and want to be fair and do what is best for the children involved. Do it before there is a new boyfriend. Best of luck.— April 10, 2009 1 p.m.
Doggedly Determined
Dear "SpliffAdamz" (say whaaa?): One runs the same barefoot risk with the broken glass, can tops, cigarette butts, and just plain icky garbage that people...yes, people, leave behind. Inconsiderate people period are the problem, and the problem is not endemic to just pet people. As long as there are people there will be "rude people." THAT is the problem, not Fido.— April 9, 2009 10:48 p.m.
La Mesa's Magical Oasis...
Reprinted with permission from C.S.: "Hello! Thanks for the wonderful article about "my" hill. It was wonderful seeing the neighborhood through your eyes. Great writing, I might add. And as a writer myself I appreciate the work you did in so eloquently giving a verbal tour of the area. My dog, Ben, who does indeed greet everyone who passes by with a big woof, or a woo-woo if he recognizes the people, is the early warning system for the circle. He asked me to tell you with all due respect he is a Newfie, not a Chow. He is kind of a raggedy fellow, and he understands the mistake. Mostly he is honored to be called by name in your piece and asked me to say woo-woo to you. Thanks for the treat..." C.S>— April 9, 2009 3:54 p.m.