You were a fine example of unconditional love. R.I.P. little buddy ~ April 20, 2019 I will always miss you, particularly on All Hallow’s Eve when I would hide you from a sometimes cruel world. <3 Be kind to each other, JF
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You were a fine example of unconditional love. R.I.P. little buddy ~ April 20, 2019 I will always miss you, particularly on All Hallow’s Eve when I would hide you from a sometimes cruel world. <3 Be kind to each other, JF
Tags: #kittylove
I love attending this monthly series at Arclight Cinemas. Hosted by San Diego Film Foundation, exclusive screenings of not yet released films can be previewed. This month featured a drama written by playwright, JC Lee and co-written by Julius Onah (director). The prescreening cocktail buzz is already rife with questions like, “Where is Eritrea?” and • Read More »
Tags: arclight cinema, child soldiers, Eritrea, JC Lee, Julius Onah, LUCE, Naomi Watts, San Diego Film Festival, Sundance Institute, Tim Roth
Who hasn’t been visited this year by a Monarch? Or the migration of a Painted Lady? Or seen the glorious abundance of posies everywhere in the aftermath of the winter rains? My second favorite flower is the California state flower: golden poppies. Golden Poppy (Eschscholtzia californica) is also sometimes known as the Flame Flower, la amapola, and • Read More »
Tags: California, California golden poppy, Cowardly Lion, Monarch butterfly, Painted Lady butterfly, Wizard of Oz
Once again, the year is whooshing by…record polar freezes worldwide (is hell freezing over?!), the wall continues to be built, the Oscars are sans a host/ess, tax season is upon us with less breaks, gas prices are holding steady at $3.25, pretty boy governor Newsom is–well, we will see what we will see. Personally, I • Read More »
Tags: Governor Gavin Newsom, Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller, Oscars, The Academy Awards
ROBERT JOSEPH (DAD) March 5, 1936 ~ July 24, 2018 LORNA BUENAFLOR (MOM) July 12, 1941 ~ September 14, 2018 We will miss you deeply at all the family gatherings, Hand & Foot card games, the Sunday phone-in, holidays, and the milestones that • Read More »
I was correct almost 60%! I second guessed myself on Best Picture. I LOVED Shape of Water. j
Tags: Vanity Fair magazine
My humble opinion for the 90th Academy Awards 😉 Congrats to all! j
Tags: 90th Academy Awards, Oscars, Vanity Fair
My new favorite peaceful place is in the middle of traffic yet, I pay no mind because the Wind Garden by naturalist composer and Pulitzer Prize winner, John Luther Adams is quietly musical. Across the street from the entrance to Scripps Birch Aquarium on the UCSD campus in La Jolla, the Stuart Collection has installed • Read More »
Tags: John Luther Adams, Stuart Collection, Tibetan bowls, UCSD
Cesar’s in Rancho Santa Fe unveiled their new menu and name change in January 2018. Some menu faves but no longer touting Spanish tapas or dishes. All American eatery now. Well attended (about 150) by invite only patrons, press (Bob Stefanko, editor Ranch & Coast), and restaurant contemporaries (Claire from Claire’s on Cedros) with hosted • Read More »
Tags: Claire's on Cedros, Luke Nelson, Ranch & Coast magazine, Sony, TABLE food + drink restaurant
San Diego International Film Festival Opening Night film was the very well-received “Marshall” about the first black Supreme Court Justice screened at the beautifully restored Balboa Theatre. The Opening Night party was at the elegant rooftop Westgate Hotel. Hollywood Casino hosted the party which was replete with casino tables and fabulous showgirls. One of only six Moet • Read More »
Tags: Jeffrey Lyons, Kumail Nanjiani, Marshall, Moet Chandon, Patrick Stewart, Pendry Hotel, Saginaw Grant, San Diego International Film Festival, Tonya Mantooth