Working for your breakfast
Today is the 20th anniversary of my writing this column, and folks regularly ask how I come up with new material every week. Simply put,...
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Surf documentary ‘Changes 2’ explores faith, purpose
“From the creation of the world the invisible things of Him are clearly seen, being understood through the things that are made.” — Romans 1:20...
Plant-based living, festivals with Viridian founder Michelle May
Once in a while, I enjoy interviewing a guest on Lick the Plate who promotes healthy eating and lifestyle. It tends to balance out the...
Follow the monarchs
When I was in third grade, my parents found a tiny cottage on Lake Michigan. The house was basically one that no one wanted. It...
Scripps Encinitas’ Lusardi Tower opens new chapter in patient care
The opening of the new Lusardi Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas marks a significant milestone for the hospital and the North County community. For...
Why listen to your customers?
In late 1985, I wrote to Ben Cohen, president of Ben & Jerry’s, complaining about their Pralines & Cream ice cream. I’d had bad luck...
Working for a living
I was walking through one of those discount department stores when I noticed that William Finnegan’s book, “Barbarian Days,” was on sale. A crowd had...
I Like Beer: Pints up the Coast
A road trip to San Francisco brought the opportunity to visit some new places and try new beers. I had a couple of “bucket list”...
Colosseo brings Italy to Solana Beach
One Italian review leads to another. Coast News Publisher Chris Kydd joined me to experience Solana Beach’s newest Italian restaurant, Colosseo Cucina Italiana, occupying the...
Things to do in San Diego this summer
Summer is here and that means thousands of visitors are descending upon San Diego County. Maybe you will host some of them, so it’s the...
Fallbrook Chamber honors couple with Lifetime Achievement Award
On June 24, the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Awards & Installation Luncheon at the beautiful Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens. Community and...
Honey Baked Ham is more than a holiday tradition
I’ll admit it — I was one of those people. For years, Honey Baked Ham occupied a very specific place in my culinary calendar. A...
Children’s gardens: Summer is a perfect learning opportunity
Do your children love to play in your vegetable garden or visit a neighbor’s plot? If so, summertime gives us the perfect opportunity to turn...
What successful businesses have in common
You’ve probably heard that marketing is the lifeblood of commerce. So why do so many companies that miss their sales goals see their marketing budgets...
Pure Hank: Farewell to a shaping legend
“Surfing lost a legend in Hank Byzak.” — Joel Tudor, three-time Longboard World Surfing Champion In the mid-1970s, there was a surf shop standing where...