Billy Ray Smith Jr.: Great player, better person
Billy Ray Smith Jr.’s impact on the field is well-documented. The former Chargers linebacker, a 10-year NFL veteran who died last week, was named to...
Columns
Still time to hit the Fallbrook Wine Trail
Looking for something fun to do this summer? The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce can help with that! For adults 21 and over, the Fallbrook Wine...
Please hate my books, Mr. President
Millions hang on Donald Trump’s every word, so I want him to hate my books. When a powerful public figure criticizes an author, the discussion...
Milton’s preserves its past while building its future
Since 1995, Milton’s Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery has been a gathering place where generations of San Diegans celebrate milestones and everyday meals over authentic Jewish...
Free seeds at the library
I have always loved seeds. Recently I discovered that I could find free seeds at the Seed Library at Carlsbad’s Cole Library. The Seed Library...
New Wave Bagel takes it to the next level
Before I dive into the latest chapter of New Wave Bagel, a quick confession: I have a bagel problem. A problem in the sense that...
Check out ‘Pinch’ pod
I like history, but am too lazy to dig through 20-volume sets on the fall of the Roman Empire to get to the juicy bits....
Dealing with problem customers
We’ve all had difficult customers: demanding, obnoxious, late-paying folk who tempt you to pull out a baseball bat. Admittedly, their money’s as good as anyone...
Art in today’s AI world: A new genre, not a replacement
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most significant creative developments of the 21st century, introducing a new genre of artistic expression that is transforming...
Big mouths are probably losing business
Let’s begin with a few assumptions: You shouldn’t discuss politics in business settings We live in a fractured society LinkedIn has over 1.1 billion members...
‘Good Things Love Water’: When surfing had a soul
Maybe it’s just me, a 40-year, post-prime, stay-at-home surfer who used to be an okay rider. Maybe, but I don’t really think so. Once surfing...
Learn to process herbal tinctures
One of my oldest friends in Cooperstown, New York, was Sue King Elkan, who owned a third-generation farm there. After retiring as a children’s therapist,...
Carlsbad’s Manka delivers real deal Peruvian cuisine
Peru has quietly become one of the world’s great culinary destinations. Its cuisine blends Indigenous, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, African, and Italian influences into one of...
The inheritance
Herb Morgan isn’t a politician. He’s a retired chief investment officer and financial services executive who oversaw billions in institutional assets. Now he’s running for...