Gary Weitzman- Book Review
Gary Weitzman, the president of the San Diego Humane Society and co host of the Animal House has co-authored a delightful new book with Aline Alexander Newman. It is called, "How to Speak Dog".
The...
Vivian Blackstone – A Remarkable Life
On July 24th, 2013, my good friend Vivian Blackstone celebrated her 85th birthday. A woman in excellent health, she is someone who has lived an unconventional life. Vivian attributes her longevity to good genes,...
Rescuing Baja Dogs
Life for dogs in Mexico is not very good, except for the lucky ones who have responsible owners. There are so many street dogs roaming about! These street dogs have a very poor quality...
San Diego Opera has learned our former beloved Artistic Administrator, Marianne Flettner, has passed...
MARIANNE FLETTNER
August 9, 1933 – December 6, 2020
Marianne Flettner was a legend. Her phenomenal abilities as an opera administrator were equaled only by her devotion to opera itself. Many of the world’s most celebrated...
Electoral Reform in Mexico: A Threat to Democracy
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
8 a.m. PST (9 a.m. CDMX, 11 am ET)
In 2022, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador first proposed a constitutional reform to Mexico’s electoral system that would have dramatically altered the National...
How to “Lighten Your Load”
In today’s world, many of us lead very busy lives, and there are many self help books out there to help people find ways to cope. However, it is nice to find one that...
Friends of Humane Society of Tijuana
Animals don’t have nationalities. They will love you no matter who you are and where you come from. Unfortunately, humans’ treatment of animals varies greatly, depending on the country and culture. There are many...
Shakespeare with a Chicano Twist»
Shakespeare meets Hispanic/Chicano/Mexican stereotypes meet Mad Max’s Thunderdome for a fun and lively night of outdoor theater. Lively is the key here. There was never a dull moment in the new production of El...
Michael and Paula Mantell: Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
How can one have a healthier and more meaningful lifestyle? The psychologist Dr. Michael Mantell likes to use acronyms when conveying his healing messages as he believes they are a helpful way for people...