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
Leading Lady on Women Lead Radio Boss Babes: Behind the Seat of Your Own Life
Tags: Boss Babes, Connected Women of Influence, Erika de la Cruz, News from Native California
Friends of Balboa Park, a non-profit organization, have acquired the historic carousel in Balboa Park and has initiated a fundraising campaign to raise $3 million for completing the purchase, renovations and restoration ($789,00 has been raised already). It is unique in the fact that it is a menagerie carousel replete with a mythical dragon. This • Read More »
Tags: brass ring, carousels, Friends of Balboa Park.org, menagerie
Like everyone else, life has been on speed dial and the need to slow down my spinning micro-world is needed more than ever. And with the recent Manchester, England bombing and the passing of elders–there is a lot of praying going on for souls departed. Rest in peace and go with God. On a lighter • Read More »
Tags: Flying Pig, Jason Mraz, Misadventure vodka, Petite Madeline Bakery, South Morro Hills Association, The Privateer, The Whet Noodle, Wright On Communications
