Well Hillary has finally gotten her true “first.” Secretary Clinton is the first woman to ever be the presidential nominee of one of the two major political parties in America. While Clinton has had an accomplished career, she never had her true first. Sure Hillary was the first first lady to be elected to the…
thursday, june 9 Book Launch – A Feminist in the White House: Midge Costanza A feminist, an outspoken activist, a woman without a college education, Midge Costanza was one of the unlikeliest of White House insiders. Yet in 1977 she became the first female assistant to the president for public liaison under Jimmy Carter, emerging…
The ads running for The Lobster have been using quotes from reviews describing the film as “hilariously frightening” and “wickedly funny” between quickly edited scenes, giving you the feeling that it’s a bit slapstick. I hate this kind of bait and switch sort of marketing. The movie is much, much more disturbing than it is…
Meet the founders of the Web site that helps gay dads navigate fatherhood With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, children across the country are planning ways to celebrate their dad. From making hand print artwork to selecting a new tie, kids have many options when it comes to showing their dad how much they care. While…
I’m not a Scotch drinker yet I was excited about attending a Scotch tasting. The tasting – a training seminar for team members, was arranged by TRUST’s co-owner and General Manager Steven Schwob. Schwob believes knowledge is essential to providing “exceptional service” for a “more enjoyable dining experience.” Michelle Fedor, brand ambassador for Bruichladdich (Brook-LAH-dee)…
dvr this AMC, Sundays, 9 p.m. Based on a cult graphic novel, Preacher is the story of a dejected minister in small town Texas who is given mysterious supernatural abilities for unclear reasons. It’s a mix of horror, fantasy and superheroics, and it’s wildly fun and very weird. Produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg,…
dvd of the week Kids’ movies tend to have rather clear lessons for their viewers, whether about friendship bonds (Toy Story), emotional regulation (Inside Out), or rebellion (Brave), but few have been as a politically blunt as Zootopia, a parable of race relationships about as obvious in its messaging as The Crucible or 1984. It…
You could become whatever you want to be. A ballerina, a cowboy, a fireman, a teacher. The sky was the limit – or so you were told. You could grow up and become the person of your dreams and that was OK. Except sometimes, as in the new book A Murder Over a Girl by…
thursday, june 2 Chamber Players at St. Paul’s Cathedral Hear world-class chamber music in intimate settings as the Mainly Mozart Festival Chamber Players perform a series of concerts at St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. Composed of members of the Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra, the Chamber Players series offers programs that thematically connect chamber music…
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! Refreshing a healthy habit of giving starts with the understanding that everything we have comes from…
