As a progressive Christian, 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! I like this quote from Groucho Marx, “Each morning when I open my eyes I say…
Monday night, Iowans cast the first votes in the 2016 presidential election. Sen. Ted Cruz won a clear, if somewhat small, Republican victory. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton beat Sen. Bernie Sanders by a razor thin margin to take the Democratic win. The vote tally, however, has only a small role in determining a…
“Casual contemporary,” he said. I had asked “Pierce” to describe the ambience of Café Bleu; the red walls, white stamped tin ceiling, blue-lit bar, the mix of dark wood tables and overstuffed sofas. A cozy neighborhood bistro in the heart of Mission Hills perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. “A little bohemian?” I suggested….
It is well known in political circles that I was a longtime supporter and friend of Bob Filner – from School Board, to City Council, to Congress and to the Mayor’s Office. “Team First Lady” was indeed my idea and civic leader Nancy Chase was my co-chair. In past columns of mine, I have stated…
Looking back there were many times when we came to a fork in the road and, willingly or not, we chose a path which changed our plans, our dreams and for what it’s worth brought us here. Some choices, part of becoming adults, were expected like college, job, where to live, whom to marry, etc….
San Diego LGBT Pride’s rain-soaked 2015 music festival fell short of generating enough revenue to cover expenses, to the approximate tune of $200,000 – that’s why this year’s event will be covered by rain insurance, says the organization’s top administrator. “We will have rain insurance this year,” said executive director, Stephen Whitburn in response to…
thursday, feb. 4 Judith Barry: Voice Off An artist and writer who trained in architecture, Judith Barry creates experiential video works in which the viewer plays an integral role. These innovative installations often explore the relationship between physical space and psychological space – and how these spaces shape us as subjects. Voice Off (1998-99) is…
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Presents The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the cathedral chancel, 2728 6th Ave. in San Diego. With over 50 actors in the cast the presentation is based on interviews with the people of Laramie, Wyo. 10 years after the brutal murder of gay University…
Free HIV testing is now available at The Center at the following times. Monday–Friday: 9am-9pm (last test at 8pm) Saturday: 10am-2pm (last test at 1pm) Friday Only Early Test: 12 noon-4pm (last test at 3pm) Couples Testing: 4pm-9pm (last test at 8pm) Both anonymous and confidential testing are available. With an anonymous test, medical staff…
SAN DIEGO – An attorney and powerful woman in her own right, Lee Burdick thought she had seen, heard and litigated everything; but nothing could have prepared her for the political firestorm that exploded during her nine-month tenure as a key member of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s team. Her meteoric rise in the mayor’s…
