Teen Drivers – Parents Should Know Kids’ Risky Business Behind The Wheel

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I think by now you’re probably tired of hearing/reading my tweets and facebook status updates about my teenager passing her behind-the-wheel test (with only two bad ticks, mind you) last week. AP Photo Carrie Cochran Yes, we are so proud of her for completing this grueling process, and yet our gut wrenches each time she asks for [...]

Review of “CATS” in San Diego — Play Near End of Its Nine Lives.

Watching  “CATS”, the play by Andrew Lloyd Webber, was reminiscent of sitting in front of the television set and watching an old black and white movie like in the good old days; simple plots, no gimmicks, and compelling human talent. However, if you keep in mind that “CATS” is celebrating 30 years as one of [...]

Guest Post: Teen Financial Education in San Diego

5 Tips to Help Your Teen become a More Financially Successful Adult <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  When it comes to learning about the basics of financial management, the more you know and the earlier you know it, the better. Many students head off to college without having an understanding of personal [...]

San Diego's Historic Blackout of 2011

When life hands you lemons, you make Quesadillas! At least that's what we did when the lights went out in our city. At about 3:30 PM, Thursday September 8, San Diego County, Imperial County, Yuma, Arizona, south Orange County and Northern Baja California, were plunged into total darkness – apparently due to human error on SDG&E's [...]

San Diego's Modern Gypsies Win ABC's “Expedition Impossible”

I'll be talking with the Modern Gypsies Monday at 10 am. If you have a question for them you can e-mail me or post it in the comments!   ABC’s Expedition Impossible Team, Modern Gypsies, Launch “Compassionate Adventurer” Mission on heals of Reality TV Win!    The Modern Gypsies from San Diego, California emerged as the winners out of 13 teams who competed [...]