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Wolves in Julian
I’ve been to all kinds of zoos and wild animal parks. I’ve seen a trillion different animals in these settings, examples of animals who roam the wild somewhere in the world. But nothing prepared me for the shock of fear …
Lewis
I mentioned Lewis Brown in a recent blog entry about Cygnet's Dirty Blonde. Years ago, he told me that contrary to popular belief, Mae West, unclothed, was "petite." He saw her measurements at Western Costume, and she was no where …
Can You Change Your Nervous System...with Your Mind?
On an old episode of The Office Dwight Schrute claims, "Through concentration, I can raise and lower my cholesterol at will." And if you've ever seen a Columbia commercial, you've seen Wim Hof who can sit in an ice-filled cylinder …
More Bang for the Buck
Since San Diego County is blessed with so many hills, we’ll be visiting one of them every now and again. The first one to visit is obvious — Torrey Pines State Reserve. When visiting the reserve, we have a few …
Lift Up Thine Eyes Unto the Hills
I just found a new hill to run near my home. For years I resisted hills and considered them the enemy. The hills picked up on my attitude and conspired to kick my butt relentlessly. I realized that I couldn’t …
Tycho
Tycho is Scott Hansen's San Francisco-based music project signed with Ghostly International. And tomorrow night Tycho performs with Mister Lies at Belly Up Tavern (143 Cedros St.) in Solana Beach. Tycho plays ambient electronic, which has roots stemming back to …
There Goes the Neighborhood (North Park)
A 4 day event entitled There Goes the Neighborhood! will be engaging the community of North Park Thursday May 31st through Sunday June 3rd. The series of workshops, talks, installations, performances, and tours, includes an event at UCSD and happenings …
Jumping in Face First: Acting Class at Moxie Theatre
Even though it’s been years since summer last meant sleeping in and doing nothing all day, I still get filled with a sense of unlimited possibility when the weather warms up and the days get longer. This year, I’m also …
Dirty Blonde at Cygnet
Mae West became such a fixture in pop culture the military named the first vest-sized life preserver after her. The yellow B-3, used throughout World War II, got its name because when someone inflated it, they grew as endowed as …
Summer Book Group
Jump start your summer reading with Writers Read Book Group. On Sunday, June 24 from 3 to 5 p.m., non-profit organization San Diego Writers, Ink hosts Writers Read Book Group, a monthly gathering of readers of all levels. At the …
Skip the Start and Go to the Finish
There is a great opportunity to observe efficient and inefficient strides next Sunday, June 3. It’s called the Rock n’ Roll Marathon -- you may have heard of it. The event starts on Sixth Avenue at Quince Street at 6:15 …
Minimal Torture
When we were on the subject of the toe shoes, I mentioned that you need to modify your stride to make them work. I did not mention how to modify the stride. I will do that now. The initial purpose …
Checking Out Science Center Membership Cards from the Library
Membership cards for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center are available for check out at San Diego public libraries. One membership card grants two adults and up to six children entry to the Science Center's exhibitions, including Kid City, the …
Behind the Grand Drape
During the Restoration era, two of the reigning actresses, both named Elizabeth, couldn't hate each other enough. They played a scene in which one would wave a knife - a prop, the audience assumed. But in what came to be …
Morrissey Comes to San Diego to Say "SeaWorld Sucks"
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/may/23/24912/ Former Smiths singer and very vocal vegetarian Morrissey came to San Diego on May 22 with a message about the world famous tourist attraction just down the road from the Valley View Casino Center hosting him and around 11,000 …
The Three R's
The Three R’s are Rips, Rocks, and Reefs and the San Diego Council of Divers wants to tell you all about them. Starting on June 2nd, The Council will be giving the first of eight FREE workshops. Each workshop is …
The Sky Cats of University Heights!
So, about eighteen months ago, a feral cat gave birth to a litter of kittens in the alleyway between my house and my neighbor's. For whatever reason, the kittens took to the trees. Even when they were little babies, I …