San Diego has had some bigtime writers. I’m talking L. Frank Baum and Oakley Hall and Raymond Carver and Dr. Seuss and Rae Armentrout. These are among the best of the best. Why not feature some of their writing? Too challenging? …

I hate it when people say, “I don’t judge.” What does that mean? Like, do they have a sip of wine and say, “It’s good in its own way”? Everything is good in its own way, even cancer. Or do they spit …

What would it be? Can you have a burrito eating party? I am old. I eat one burrito per meal these days. Maybe we could cut them up like sushi rolls with toothpicks in them? No! Beer? Yes. Maybe some …

Great photo Kathy Levin Sheehan. Thank you!

When he found out Justin’s book is #8 on the New York Times bestsellers list–two days after it’s release: “New York fucking Times!”
Way to go Justin!

I was in D.C. recently and it began a hot, clear trip. A couple of days into it storm clouds blew over the city and rain drops the size of Hope diamonds began to fall. I hailed a cab after …

I took a close look at one of these obnoxious “Life is Good” bumper stickers and it’s a trademarked slogan. It might as well be an asterisk. You know, conditions apply, etc., read the fine print, bring your lawyer, etc. …

I asked the uniformed cop in front of the White House nicely: “May I take your picture.”

“No.”

“What if I do?”

“If you do, I break your camera.”

“I’ll sue you if you do that.”

“Sue me.”

There was a Tea Party protest not far …

I’m not. But why do they need a park?

Maybe I’m missing something. I thought the prize was that you didn’t die.

I’ve lost several family members to cancer. It sucks. Maybe that’s what the park is for: the people …

Anyone who’s surfed regularly for a few years or who grew up doing it laments the crowds. It’s a universal. Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia says he won’t surf if there’s anyone else in the water. Good for him. And where …