2013
Letters
To my fellow Republicans. Enough already! Let’s worry about what’s important and win some elections Dear Editor, Last week I heard a joke – not for the first time – about the Republican Party. The commentator said the “… Republican Party is in favor of shrinking government so that it’ll fit in my bedroom.” Unfortunately,…
Buying a home: what to do first
The recent uptick in the real estate market reminds us that the American dream of home ownership is alive and well. Many people experience a sense of pride and security knowing that their sanctuary actually belongs to them. If you find yourself scanning real estate listings and watching one virtual tour after another, it may…
The City: Top to Bottom
thursday, july 18 Comic-Con International Comic-Con International: San Diego returns to the San Diego Convention Center in 2013, with four days of the event running Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. 2013 marks the 44th year for the show, making it the country’s longest continuously run comics and popular art convention. It’s a big…
Life stage planning: in your 30s
A few articles ago I started a series called life stage planning. We only got through the 20s before DOMA was repealed and sidetracked us. But now we are back to continue on through our financial lives providing steps everyone should take as they reach different ages. Did your 20s pass you by without saving…
In the middle of two worlds
Jesus loved to throw great parties! He was the ultimate party planner – not the party pooper! In fact, he was the life of the party and the good news is that we are all invited to the party. But wait, there’s more, there’s no cover charge; the admission’s already been covered by the free…
San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus ‘Six Things to Know About the Sixties’
The 1960s was a tapestry of peace and war, protests and love-ins woven together on a backdrop of fluorescent, black-light butterflies. Navigating was a trip unto itself. So, to help audiences survive the decade once again at its new concert Feelin’ Groovy—Songs of the ‘60s, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus has issued the following six “helpful hints.”…
Elected officials square off in Tamale Making Contest at ‘Spirit of the Barrio’ fundraiser July 19
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) will host a Tamale Making Contest at their July 19 Spirit of the Barrio fundraiser featuring elected official contestants. The contest is part of a special happy hour fundraiser that will include entertainment and FHCSD’s famous tamales. Contest participants will include: David Alvarez, Councilmember, City of San Diego District 8…
Equal marriage now the law in England and Wales
LONDON — Today, Queen Elizabeth II signed the equal marriage bill making it law in England and Wales. PinkNews reported that the Queen’s Royal Assent was granted to the bill at 15:06 GMT today, turning it into the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, after clearing the final stage in Parliament yesterday, following two hours of…