Poems to Remember the 1970s

In the 70s I came into adulthood. The poems I am entering on this blog post are about the time I was courted, married and went through the tramas of a married woman in a new era.

I Won't Blog About 9/11

The tenth anniversary of 9/11 means something to everyone, but that doesn't mean that everyone has to write about it.

Do I Need a Lockbox to Sell My Home?

Selling a home in today's market isn't always easy, but when it comes to showing your home to potential clients, the question is lockbox or no lockbox?

A Summer of Hoop-Jumping: Dealing with the Administration at Southwestern College, Part I

At Southwestern College, the admissions infrastructure is flawed. Some students will never again attend, because someone put up one last hoop, one too high for the student to jump through.

The 60s

As I made my way into my teens, friendships were made and reformed. These are a few poems I wrote at the turn of the century about growing up in the 60s.

Time to Invest?

Real Estate Matters

Buttercups and Dandelions

This week I found a friend I haven't seen for over 50 years. This poem is about those innocent years between childhood and adolescence. Before the madness.

Gidge Through the Decades

The last six decades as a big world that keeps going around, times change,life goes on. Look back and ahead: life is a challenge, and each day holds something new.

Does Your Real Estate Agent Matter?

Consumer Education

No Monthly Yappy Meetings

The monthly IB Yappy meetings have been put on hold - despite what the Eagle & Times says.

Pricing Matters

How appraisals effect a real estate transaction.

Driving in IB #5: New Clocks on ‘Neighbors Market’ Communicate More than the Current Time

Q: Clocks are on the outside, but can you guess what’s inside the new Neighbors Market two-story addition?

Driving in IB #4: No More Aging Eyesore, Weinerschnitzel Sign Replaced

I became a little concerned for the restaurant when I saw a small truck with the City’s logo parked by the sign, and [...] a City Inspector shaking his head and finger.

Are They Really Short Sales?

Why do they call them Short Sales?

Driving in IB #3: Local Church Helps Make IB Beautiful

Church helps clean up before guests arrive, City Hall does not.

Dog Beach Trial Denied

IB Yappy didn't get the dog beach trial, but we still came out a winner. The City is going back to the table to look at our previous options.

Visit IB Yappy at the Sweet Spots Ice Cream Social at IB Pet Sunday

Come say hey at IB Pet on Sunday July 17th for the Sweet Spots Ice Cream Social!

IB Yappy NEEDS your support at the July 20th City Council Meeting!

IB Yappy is seeking support for the July 20th City Council meeting, where the ordinance for the trial dog park on the beach will be read.

Safe Organic Gardening Solutions For Diseases and Pests

Organic gardening tips

Buying Bank Owned Property

Misinformation about the bank's requirements about disclosures.

Keep Your Doggies On-Leash... Crackdown on All Naval Base Coronado Beaches!

Coronado Navy beaches get serious about leash-free dogs!

Hello Imperial Beach Dog Enthusiasts from IB Yappy!

IB Yappy is working to being dog parks to Imperial Beach. Check back here or on our Facebook page to keep updated.

What Happened To The Community Garden Project? 10th and Donax Plans Dashed

IB Community Garden Committee is still looking for land.

Advocates Issue ‘Enhanced’ Red Alert Specifically to Imperial Beach Supporters of Medical Marijuana

...residents and legitimate medical cannabis patients are sick and tired of the ridicule and prejudice, and have lost their trust in the Imperial Beach City Council...

Fire Inspections in Rental Housing

Safe rental housing in IB.

Scott West Band and Violinist Alex DePue to Perform with 'Yes' at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay Aug 4th

Scott West band and Alex DePue of the Beach Club Grille performed at the "Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach" and will be included in the "Yes" concert at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay Aug. 4.

Photo Gallery: San Diego County Fair

I go every year with my friends. Here are my pictures from around the fair.

The Fourth of July 'Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach' at Pier Plaza Schedule

A day of Music to enjoy in Imperial Beach. Bring your beach chair, sun screen and wind breaker and enjoy the 4th of July at the beach. Big Bay Boom fireworks show follows at 9 p.m.

Imperial Beach Rules!!

Imperial Beach... the secret paradise we need to keep a secret.

Driving in IB #2: City Gets in the Way of Weinerschnitzel Sign Repair. Is That Keeping IB Beautiful?

... maybe the city's new code compliance program should also apply to the city's permit process?

Daring to Blog: Mar Vista High School Reunions this Summer

Mar Vista High School Alumni high school reunions in July... and the beat goes on.

Beach Club Grille's Psychedelic Bus is Well Received in San Diego

The Beach Club Grille's VW bus was recently painted in a psychedelic style by the Art Kids of San Diego to commemorate the music and musicians of the 1960s. Hard to believe that was 50 years ago!

The Incredible Erik Leal performs at 'The Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach' July 4th at Pier Plaza

The talented Erik Leal performs at the Pier Plaza July 4th. The "The Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach" is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and coordinated by John Haupt of Woodies Cantina

Scott West Band to Perform at 'Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach' Pier Plaza, July 4th

Scott West's music is a genre all of it's own and the band will perform at "The Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach" July 4th at Pier Plaza. Bring a beach chair to this free event.

The Talented Teagan Taylor Trio to Perform at "Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach" July 4th at Pier Plaza

This talented family is well known in Imperial Beach and will perform jazz standards plus originals at the "Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach". The event will take place 11AM-8:30PM at Pier Plaza

Did Al Capone Ever Visit Imperial Beach?

Many facts point to the possibility gangster Al Capone spent time in imperial Beach.

Los Reyes del Ritmo (Gipsy Kings Tribute Band) to Perform July 4th at Pier Plaza

Los Reyes del Ritmo, a Gipsy Kings tribute band, will perform as one of the local bands included in the "Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach" day of concerts 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Pier Plaza July 4th.

The Fastest Fiddler on the Planet at Pier Plaza Concert July 4th

Check out the headliners performing at Pier Plaza July 4th 7-8:30 p.m. The "Musical Sounds of Imperial Beach" sponsored by the IB Chamber of Commerce and coordinated by John Haupt.

Marijuana is Medicine? What if it's 'Smoked'? How About in IB?

Read more about IB's illegal ban here...

Media Outlets Report on City Council's Vote to Illegally Ban Prop. 215 Cultivation in Imperial Beach

Wednesday, July 6th at 6pm the Council will affirm, by casting a required 2nd vote, their decision to steer the city towards an up-hill-litigation-battle and expose the city to limitless expenses...