In 2007, which coincidentally was the centennial of the founding of Hillcrest, the American Planning Association designated Hillcrest as one of the top ten great neighborhoods in America. That is an incredible honor when you consider the size and scope of our nation and ponder how many neighborhoods are contained within it. That got me…
thursday, nov. 7 Debbie Chen, Mike Watson and Jo Ann Pastori exhibition Debbie Chen paints in watercolors. Her inspiration comes from nature; this is reflected in her subjects, flowers and landscapes. Mike Watson paints in oils with subject matter ranging from portraits, landscapes and still life. His work is a blend of impressionism and realism,…
We are right in the middle of the open enrollment period for Medicare coverage. This means those 65 and older can change their Medicare Part D plan anytime between now and Dec. 7. Why should seniors care? Because you can save some serious money! Retirees live on a fixed income, so it is extremely important…
(As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one way. Take from here what works for you and celebrate life with blessings and peace!) How many of you have watched America’s Got Talent? What a fun show because the talent search is open…
dvd of the week For some reason, I have been unable to catch Blackfish, the much heralded documentary about the cruel and otherwise problematic treatment of the very complex, very smart killer whales at SeaWorld. The amusement park chain, which has its flagship location in San Diego, has complained about the film’s accuracy, but their…
dvr this Among the many wonders of cable is that we get BBC America, which runs the best of British television for the amusement of Americans. I adore watching The Graham Norton Show, which is the U.K. version of Ellen, Leno, and Letterman combined into one. Last week, for instance, he had Chris Hemsworth, Natalie…
Unfortunately, registration for the Medium portfolio reviews has closed for this year but there will be a portfolio walk at 3rdSpace in University Heights. This event allows participating portfolio review photographers to share their work with the public as well as participating reviewers who they did not meet with during the daily sessions. I’d encourage…
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate voted 64 to 32 to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) for the first time in the legislation’s two-decade history. All Senate Democrats joined 10 Senate Republicans to approve the bill. Following passage of the act President Barack Obama issued the following statement: “For more than two centuries, the…
From Media Matters for America comes their latest post on The Daily Caller lamenting that gay people have become “totally boring” now that they’ve secured some basic legal rights. The Daily Caller lamented that gay people have become “totally boring” now that they’ve secured some basic legal rights and no longer have to live in fear…
WASHINGTON – Signaling a new day for LGBT equality in Virginia, Democrat Gov-elect Terry McAuliffe said in his first press conference that his first executive order will be to ban discrimination against LGBT state employees. Last night McAuliffe defeated vehemently anti-LGBT Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in the Virginia governor’s race. Former governors Mark Warner…
