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Hexagonic dining
This time around, we dined at only 1 restaurant during Restaurant Week. We chose Hexagone because it was new to us. My friend (heretofore in this blog to be known as DA) and I were there last Monday night. I …
CCDC and other disappointments
The internet can be interesting and with the economy we seem to look for deals. So, I signed up with Half Price San Diego, hoping for some coupons. Instead ALL of their e-mails are unintelligible: "<img src="http://www.halfpricesandiego.com/newsletter/images/header.gif" alt="Half Price San …
Common sense is not common
A friend sent me the 'joke' entered below (beginning with A woman) & the comment preceding is by me. Sometimes over-regulation is redundant & ridiculous. This is a situation where a little common sense could have made a difference. But, …
Just walking, downtown
On a recent walk, a friend and I stumbled on a section of sidewalk on 9th between F & G, west side of street. I had my camera, so I took pictures. There is a tree which has outgrown its …
Food and fun Downtown/Gaslamp
I went to dinner on Wednesday night with friends. This outing was in response to the Cohn restaurants' special of $20.10 per person, 3 course meal deal. We decided to go to Gaslamp Strip Club, though I did not relish …
Economic Woes
I saw this as a quote to end a MahJongg game: "If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly" I suppose that's fine if you are not driving, working as a cashier, giving anesthesia, …
A Horse is a Horse, of course, of course
On Christmas Day I wandered out on my patio. I wanted to listen to the QUIET. It was loverly. But there was a horse, all saddled up & ready to go standing in the street! I shook my head and …
Keep kicking the poor
Here we go again. Now my Medicare supplemental medical insurance is getting in on the act. Today, 12/23, I received notice of a monthly premium, starting and due 01/01/10. Calling Member Services was the first thing. I was advised that …
America is turned upside down
This is a sad day in America. Today is the day most Social Security recipients received their annual Notice of Benefits. It is usually a day to look forward & maybe add one small thing to your monthly budget. This …
A San Diego Wine Gem
Last week I attended a wine tasting gathering with a friend. She made the reservations and since we live in opposing directions, we met at the Bacchus Wine Store. This place is a gem, located next to Pannikin, with no …
Holidays in San Diego
No tree wrestling match this year. I found a really nice tree at the Ikea lot sale ($20 for any tree). It fit perfectly in the designated corner! It is all decorated and makes the room look and smell (piney) …
A mess of pumpkin
This is a story I heard recently. I cannot vouch for its veracity but I certainly can relate to it. I also want to advise that I am getting my Christmas tree this week & I hope to find one …
What about San Diego?
I was doing some research on an author and came across several articles on how to write. There was advice for those who want to write novels, pamphlets, short stories, news articles, news stories, and blogs. I thought I'd share …
CCDC and another study
This is not the blog I had intended to write. The late newscast just changed things. NO NO NO How can a City that is struggling, laying people off and looking at budget deficits possibly pay $160,000 for some consultant …
Some Economics of Life in San Diego
I am very surprised that no one is claiming their success in regards to the homeless population that had been camping out on the west side of 9th, between E & F. The winter tent shelters, provided by the City …
Where have they gone?
I am sure you can recall the many blogs & tirades about the 'homeless haven' directly across the street from me. Tonight (Saturday) marks the third straight night of quiet emptiness. There is not a single tent or backpack, or …
The Media and President Obama
Someone sent me the current You Tube entry into the President Obama as a Muslim campaign This effort is a a small time film pieced together from numerous speeches to make a point alleging Muslim sympathy by our President. If …
Losing Z Gallerie
Check what you write. Even if you are writing a product description, or instructions, anything that may be read by others, proofread it. And remember spell check does not notice improper word usage. I found this when I was looking …
FIX THIS NEIGHBORHOOD
I sent this e-mail to our Mayor, City Councilman, SDPD homeless outreach and numerous others. I do not like what has become of this neighborhood: Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:49 PM Subject: HOMELESS I have been sitting in my …
A SOMBER DAY
Have you ever had advice from someone that turned out to be a mess? I was told that I should have a registry cleaner (for my computer). I even got the name of one from this same person. RegTool was …