As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! During this season leading up to tonight we’ve talked of hope, peace, joy and love – and…
The Center, 3909 Center Street in San Diego, will be hosting a group art show to benefit The Center’s LGBT Youth Services 12-4 p.m. Jan. 10. The show, Centered For Art, will feature fine art, photography and music and 50 percent of all proceeds form the sale of work will go to The Center’s LGBT…
As 2014 draws to a close many in our community gather to celebrate the season. That celebration may be in the form of a religious gathering or simply a party with those you love to share festive food and drink. At this time of year everyone becomes reflective because the season gives us the opportunity…
If you kill someone with your vehicle while you are driving drunk over the holidays, or anytime really, you can be charged with second-degree murder and a state grant of $500,000 will help prosecute you. “Year after year we see senseless deaths and injuries due to drinking and driving,” said District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. “Constant…
After 25 years of serving as staff pastor, Rev. Houston Burnside Jr. will officially retire Dec. 31 and be honored Sunday, Dec. 28 for his many years of ministry at Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego (MCC). But he’s not going anywhere and he intends to remain a member and still attend MCC San Diego,…
I always appreciate the big to-do the world makes of Dec. 25, my birthday. True, others are involved in the day, but I prefer to believe I am the one being feted. I never had a birthday party and yearly I waited for the inevitable pair of socks or gloves with the witty comment, “One…
After the death of the black New Yorker who was put in a choke-hold by police officers I joined a demonstration in front of the Federal Building in downtown. I agree with the 70 percent of Americans of color who in recent polls stated that the justice system is not equal for all Americans. Since…
For a child, the thrill of Christmas morning is tearing open carefully wrapped gifts, throwing aside colorful paper, ribbons and bows and discovering the treasures within. Which brings me to sushi. Think about it. Each bite is presented like a hand-crafted holiday gift, wrapped in salmon skin or rice or thinly sliced cucumber, ribboned with…
Politician of the Year: When I started thinking about this award in early December, I couldn’t settle on a winner. Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, Congressman Scott Peters and Mayor Kevin Faulconer were in the mix, but I didn’t feel like anyone had locked it down. What a difference two weeks, and two votes, can make….
Happy New Year one and all. Many of you will be reading this article on your smartphones which, as we know, have become ubiquitous. And, in spite of the many things they currently do for us, we are only in the infancy of the “smart” world. This week we’re taking a look at the new…
