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All That Glitters How did you like Mark? Seems like a nice boy. He is. I’m in love with him. Usually it would take you another whole week...

Art Outcasts Envision a New Venture  Over the years, I have been involved in many non-profits whose influence continues to reach every corner of...

Is The Crisis Over? Our political system stretched but did not snap. The consequences of the recent debt ceiling legislation are probably not as disastrous...

The Lowdown in Art Fest Dining Visitors to the Festival of Arts can skip the snack bar and dine at Tivoli Terrace. The setting is...

Legalize El Nino!   When you read the latest McWeather installment, summer 2011 will be at its mid-point. Water temps have really taken a beating since last...

Music in the Park   “We are spirits in the material world.” The Police.   Music in the Park is something that I hadn’t experienced. The shows aren’t...

Finding a Slice of Heaven Two weeks ago I shared my experience of being a Pageant mom. The one thing I didn’t mention is...

Debt Default-The March Of Folly Investors today are battered with headline news of breaking events. The natural response is to react to these bulletins by...

Enemy Visitor Mommy? Whaty. Is Grampa coming over today? He said so. He will. Mommy? Whaty. Is he bringing Michelle with him? He said no. Goody! Grampa Grant is Richard Hille, a long time Laguna...

Ode to Yield When I was 17, I went to Newport Beach on a hot summer’s day with my brother.  I threw down my towel,...

 Changing the baby with the bathwater   Remember the days when city hall’s offices would close for lunch?  So did Laguna Lumber. I hear that Laguna...

Summer Delight! Chalk up yet another nice week here in Dodge. Isn’t it nice having a real summer? Take yesterday, Monday, July 25, and compare...

 Savoring Laguna   My experiences lately have brought home how privileged I feel to be a part of life in Laguna.     It started with an invitation...

Still Number One “Don’t worry, my government will pay for the damage.” The Defense Department always included this essential phrase in its foreign language phrase...

Temporary Shelter: A Home on Wheels    Each time I’ve attempted to own a home, I’ve lost it by a natural disaster or relational tsunami. Cases...