MOVIE REVIEW Water for Elephants Directed by Francis Lawrence Written by Richard LaGravenese Starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz Rated PG-13 A few weeks ago, Entertainment Weekly published a letter from a reader expressing astonishment that the magazine’s cover story on Water for Elephants focused almost exclusively on Robert Pattinson while his costar…
If you are in the mood to circle one-way streets a dozen times looking for parking and peruse a huge array of art outdoors, then Little Italy is the place to be on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 (from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for Art Walk, 2011. More than 300 artists from…
Mommy dearest always told me to make the most of any situation. There’s always a silver lining or lesson to learn even in the worst possible experiences, she would say. I didn’t realize how much I took this instruction to heart until I started analyzing my own actions and correlating moods. I began paying attention…
One of the biggest advantages of owning a condo or townhome is that typically the exterior structure, landscaping and grounds of the property are maintained for you. As a condo owner, you will pay a monthly homeowners association (HOA) fee, which usually will pay for the gardening, water, basic insurance on the property and exterior…
When I was growing up, I had a wonderful friend; he was my best friend. His name was Charlie. He was part terrier, part schnauzer and a little bit dachshund. Our pets are very special, aren’t they? I’m always amazed when I see service dogs – and the wonderful ability they have to help someone…
If you are a writer of any kind (fiction, memoir, poetry), then San Diego is a great place to live to hone your craft, exercise your public reading skills and maybe even launch a career. The community colleges and UCSD Extension offer a range of classes; there are also several non-profit organizations offering weekly or…
Recent pressure to remove a controversial art work from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery exhibition “Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture” has sparked a debate concerning the over-arching issues of free expression and artistic censorship in the nation’s capitol. After a video component of the exhibit depicting ants crawling on a crucifix drew complaints…
Roger McDowell, pitching Coach for the Atlanta Braves, has joined Kobe Bryant as a target for LGBT activist ire after hurling anti-gay slurs at San Francisco Giants fans before last weekend’s game. McDowell issued an apology after the incident, stating “I am deeply sorry that I responded to the heckling fans in San Francisco on…
