City laws and community gardening = a recipe for a headache

Most folks are drawn to start community gardens to either mingle with others, do something good for the earth, or to simply experience the joy of growing their own food. The Obamas have managed to get one going in the White House lawn, so we too should be able to in our own neighborhood parks. Sounds sweet, but as . . . → Read More: City laws and community gardening = a recipe for a headache

City ambassadors needed for National yoga month

Last September was the launch of the new Yoga Month campaign by the Yoga Health Foundation, which aims to get the word out on yoga and its health benefits, bringing it to a national level as a health observance. Yoga Month imitates Dance Week, striving to get teachers across U.S. cities to offer free classes.

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Pisces love

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What better place to celebrate my birthday in SoCal than with a Pisces Party theme at Sea Rocket Bistro – a sustainable, local foods restaurant with a down-to-earth vibe in San Diego’s artsy neighborhood?

Owners Dennis and Elena greeted us with champagne and prepared a three course dinner that ended with some amazing chocolate pudding!

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Kickin’ it vegan style

Today I discovered the first store I’ve ever seen that caters to vegan shoe lovers on the west coast. All Vegan in San Diego not only carries stylish shoes for under $50, but the charming store also carries “chocolates, and other necessities.” Located in the University Heights area where Park Blvd meets Adams Avenue . . . → Read More: Kickin’ it vegan style

Synchronicity

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I was on my way to my favorite coffeeshop recently and almost turned back to go lie down at home; I was so drained that day. Still, I walked up anyway. Then I got there and ran into two lovely ladies almost immediately. Candice was holding a little boy; she and Victoria both looked so vibrant, . . . → Read More: Synchronicity

Fear confronted, Fear disguised

For a while now I’ve wanted to swim far out into the ocean at La Jolla Cove. I’ve snorkeled and kayaked there plenty of times. People come from all over to swim across the underwater canyon, as far as the pier in La jolla shores – a distance that’s at least a mile long. In early . . . → Read More: Fear confronted, Fear disguised