Ferdinand’s Friendly Familia
As you turn onto Hollister Rd in Imperial Beach, and go into the Tijuana River Valley, you feel like you are in a different world. It feels like the dusty countryside in Mexico, and...
Cat Haven: Friends of Cats
In East County, there is place that welcomes all cats, no matter the age or condition. Friends of Cats in El Cajon is a haven for kittens, adult and senior cats, FIV positive cats...
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...
Rekindling an Old Passion
There is nothing like good art and good humor to raise your spirits! Rafael Mareyna has a knack for combining both with a twinkle in his eye. One can see that humor at Casa...
Lionel’s Legacy: Rescuing and Educating
Last month, as I was walking around checking out all the booths at the San Diego Humane Society Walk event, I saw two sweet and funny little faces that drew me in. They were...
Two Remarkable Women
When I was in my twenties, one of my favorite books was, “Meetings with Remarkable Men” by George Gurdjieff. Recently, I had my meeting with two remarkable women, Deborah Szekely and Vivian Blackstone.
Szkeley just...
San Diego Humane Society’s Walk for Animals, (En Inglés)
Sophie was the perfect walking ad for the annual San Diego Humane Society’s Walk for Animals, held this year on May 7th. With her stylish visor, and SDHS commemorative T-shirt on, she posed for...
Sacha Boutros at Mid-City Center, (En Inglés)
Mid-City Center is an oasis in the heart of City Heights. It is the main center for the English as a second language program, part of San Diego Community College District Continuing Education. The...
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall: A Whipped Cream Life
Herb Alpert and Lani hall do not rest on their laurels. At 81 and 71, they are still going strong and sound as fresh as ever. As a child in Mexico City in the...
IRC/Kaiser Community Garden
It is not easy leaving your home and moving to a new country as an immigrant or refugee. Many immigrants and refugees’ lives are shattered by political or religious conflict and they have to...