Today's edition included 8 pages dedicated to the celebration of both papers that made-up U-T over the years, journalism in general and the 1st Amendment's Freedom of the Press. The copy of the original front page has interesting content - more stories that news itself. There are journalism explained, constitutional references, and more than a dozen quotes on truth.
Here (http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/) is the link to the on-line version of this article. Since this is the front page story, I'm not sure how long this link would get you to today's content. So, I'm providing another link here (http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sd-our-journalism-explained-htmlstory.html) that will get you to some of the content tomorrow and beyond.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Monday, August 20, 2018
FREE PRESS FIGHTS BACK - San Diego, CA
Publishers across the US - large & small, liberal & conservative - are banding together to push back against Trump's anti-media attacks.
Even though each of the articles will be unique, they'll all share a common message: "Journalists are NOT the enemy!" https://t.co/amSssnzKQI
More than 300 newspapers committed to publishing editorials Thursday (08/16/18) that lambaste President Trump's "war against the free press." https://t.co/7JCRHZ1JhF
Check you papers (online, cause I am so late getting this out)! The San Diego Union-Tribune had an editorial and 2 OpEds.
"The Holocaust was legal. Slavery was legal. Segregation was legal. The brave woman who cared for and hid my 6 year-old aunt in an attic in Budapest was a criminal. She broke the law by sheltering Juden. LEGALITY IS NOT A GUIDE FOR MORALITY." @misterbumface on Twitter
1st Amendment - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Even though each of the articles will be unique, they'll all share a common message: "Journalists are NOT the enemy!" https://t.co/amSssnzKQI
More than 300 newspapers committed to publishing editorials Thursday (08/16/18) that lambaste President Trump's "war against the free press." https://t.co/7JCRHZ1JhF
Check you papers (online, cause I am so late getting this out)! The San Diego Union-Tribune had an editorial and 2 OpEds.
"The Holocaust was legal. Slavery was legal. Segregation was legal. The brave woman who cared for and hid my 6 year-old aunt in an attic in Budapest was a criminal. She broke the law by sheltering Juden. LEGALITY IS NOT A GUIDE FOR MORALITY." @misterbumface on Twitter
1st Amendment - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Home Sweet Home - San Diego, CA
Well, our traveling days (via RV anyway) are over and we are settled here in San Diego. We closed on our house at the first of the year and got everything (such as it is) moved in by the end of January. After 10 years with moves at least every 6 months (in the last few years), it was a little strange to not be making plans for our departure at the end of April. There was a ritual of sorts for the moves leaving a place and then entering a new place.
LEAVING: The stocking of foods/liquids/propane/air (tires), emptying/disconnecting various items (TV, water, gas, electricity, sewer), planning the camp ground exit and travel, mapping of the trip to the next stop. Note: reservations were always made much in advance even 12 months in some cases.
ARRIVING: Moving things back into place, reconnecting TV, hoses, leveling, etc etc etc
But now we have replaced those activities with miscellaneous repairs, new flooring, interior painting, getting estimates/scheduling skirting replacement and deck surface/railings, exterior painting and finally attacking weeds & ugly overgrown vegetation left by the previous owners. So, still lots to do either way (RVing or settled) but maybe there will be an end or slow down as a home owner. LMAO!!!!
We brought our bed (Sleep Number) from the RV and they left us 2 living room chairs (very ugly but functional) and 2 stools (ditto) for furniture. So, we can make the interior improvements slowly. Kitchen and bathrooms will need to wait but are definitely on the list for major improvements/replacements.
We are in the process of getting our new driver's licenses. And, if you haven't had to experience DMV in a while; it was/is as much fun here in California as it was in Illinois, New Jersey, and Alaska. Not sure about other states but Alaska did not have the option of setting up appointments like California does. That helped considerably. Another helpful factor was the online manual and various phone apps with practice tests. We both passed on our first try. I'm trying to get other endorsements (motorcycle, 5th wheel, and trailer licenses) but haven't passed all of the hoops for those.
Unlike Alaska, my mono-vision contacts (right does distance and left does near vision) didn't get pass the agent. So, I needed to go to my ophthalmologist for sign-off. In Alaska, the agent understood the concept and passed me on both eyes seeing 20/40. My doc said that if I had said I only had 1 eye I would have passed without a problem. So, now we just need to return all the paper work and get our licenses in hand.
Our health insurance with Medicare has been adjusted and we are registered to vote in next Tuesday's primary. With the option to vote via mail (great improvement IMHO), we have already researched all the candidates/issues and submitted our ballots. Now, we just need to await the results.
Here are some pictures of the "old" . . .
Later when we have made progress on our improvements we'll post "new" photos.
LEAVING: The stocking of foods/liquids/propane/air (tires), emptying/disconnecting various items (TV, water, gas, electricity, sewer), planning the camp ground exit and travel, mapping of the trip to the next stop. Note: reservations were always made much in advance even 12 months in some cases.
ARRIVING: Moving things back into place, reconnecting TV, hoses, leveling, etc etc etc
But now we have replaced those activities with miscellaneous repairs, new flooring, interior painting, getting estimates/scheduling skirting replacement and deck surface/railings, exterior painting and finally attacking weeds & ugly overgrown vegetation left by the previous owners. So, still lots to do either way (RVing or settled) but maybe there will be an end or slow down as a home owner. LMAO!!!!
We brought our bed (Sleep Number) from the RV and they left us 2 living room chairs (very ugly but functional) and 2 stools (ditto) for furniture. So, we can make the interior improvements slowly. Kitchen and bathrooms will need to wait but are definitely on the list for major improvements/replacements.
We are in the process of getting our new driver's licenses. And, if you haven't had to experience DMV in a while; it was/is as much fun here in California as it was in Illinois, New Jersey, and Alaska. Not sure about other states but Alaska did not have the option of setting up appointments like California does. That helped considerably. Another helpful factor was the online manual and various phone apps with practice tests. We both passed on our first try. I'm trying to get other endorsements (motorcycle, 5th wheel, and trailer licenses) but haven't passed all of the hoops for those.
Unlike Alaska, my mono-vision contacts (right does distance and left does near vision) didn't get pass the agent. So, I needed to go to my ophthalmologist for sign-off. In Alaska, the agent understood the concept and passed me on both eyes seeing 20/40. My doc said that if I had said I only had 1 eye I would have passed without a problem. So, now we just need to return all the paper work and get our licenses in hand.
Our health insurance with Medicare has been adjusted and we are registered to vote in next Tuesday's primary. With the option to vote via mail (great improvement IMHO), we have already researched all the candidates/issues and submitted our ballots. Now, we just need to await the results.
Here are some pictures of the "old" . . .
Later when we have made progress on our improvements we'll post "new" photos.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Karma & the Subaru - San Diego, CA
We really like the car. Well, us humans do. Karma on the other hand is having a problem learning how to get into the back seat to be harnessed for travel. Commands and treats are not working out. We have discovered that she is more likely to get into the car while it’s in the carport, from the passenger’s side than the driver’s. Sometimes we have to pull the car out of the carport totally to get her in.
Ten years ago, when we first got the truck it took a couple of week-ends with continual practice getting in and out of the truck before Karma was comfortable. We are thinking that at 12 years old, maybe Karma’s eyesight is such that the darkness on 1 side of the carport makes it more difficult for her to see where she needs to jump to get into the back seat.
Finally we have reached the perfect combination of commands, practice, and treats (bacon bits) to get Karma into the car’s back seat each and every time! We really think the addition of the special treats (bacon bits) was the turning point for Karma. She has always been food focused – she’s half lab, so it’s understandable. Now, going anywhere has become less of a battle!
Ten years ago, when we first got the truck it took a couple of week-ends with continual practice getting in and out of the truck before Karma was comfortable. We are thinking that at 12 years old, maybe Karma’s eyesight is such that the darkness on 1 side of the carport makes it more difficult for her to see where she needs to jump to get into the back seat.
Finally we have reached the perfect combination of commands, practice, and treats (bacon bits) to get Karma into the car’s back seat each and every time! We really think the addition of the special treats (bacon bits) was the turning point for Karma. She has always been food focused – she’s half lab, so it’s understandable. Now, going anywhere has become less of a battle!
Friday, March 9, 2018
La Quinta - Irvine, CA
We went up to Orange County to see our daughter, Susan. We stayed at this very unique hotel in Irvine. The Old Town Historic La Quinta Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum is in a league of its own. This four-story hotel is listed in the National Registry of Historical Sites.
In 1986, La Quinta Motor Inns converted the grain silos of Irvine's former bean and grain warehouse into an inn; making it the most creative re-adaptive use of a building in the historic district. The concrete structure was made to hold 16,000,000 lbs. of beans and barley in each of the 32 hexagonal silos. They were capable of loading a railroad car in ten minutes!
La Quinta Inns decided to keep the industrial look of the granary to preserve it as a historical landmark. They have accomplished this by keeping the original tin roof and leaving the cement walls unpainted in accordance with the standards set by the Irvine Historical Society.
In the silo lobby, there are picture displays, as well as the original main lift. It is really an interesting hotel.
In 1986, La Quinta Motor Inns converted the grain silos of Irvine's former bean and grain warehouse into an inn; making it the most creative re-adaptive use of a building in the historic district. The concrete structure was made to hold 16,000,000 lbs. of beans and barley in each of the 32 hexagonal silos. They were capable of loading a railroad car in ten minutes!
La Quinta Inns decided to keep the industrial look of the granary to preserve it as a historical landmark. They have accomplished this by keeping the original tin roof and leaving the cement walls unpainted in accordance with the standards set by the Irvine Historical Society.
In the silo lobby, there are picture displays, as well as the original main lift. It is really an interesting hotel.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Our New Car - National City
After selling the RV, we took steps to sell the truck (2008 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed). We had it washed and detailed before taking it to Car Max for an independent appraisal. They offered $14,000 cash.
Next we went to the dealers for our top 2 choices in the replacement vehicle – Honda CRV or Subaru Forester. The local Honda dealer is also the Ford dealer so we thought we might get a better trade value than Car Max’s offer or even Subaru’s. Since we had each had Subaru Loyales for almost 20 years prior to our RV adventure, were leaning that way. So began the difficult decision process – Honda CRV or Subaru Forester???? Test driving wasn’t really very helpful, as they were pretty comparable. Nor, was the comparison of amenities/options. Finally, it came down to the trade-in value offered by the dealers. AND, they both agreed that $16,000 was a value they could do! The process was not working out in favor of 1 or the other, damn!
Finally, we went with our history of Subaru and got a red ’18 Forester! The car is smaller than the truck both inside and outside. From the INSIDE perspective, we are learning what we really need to keep inside and where to put it all. Since the car is not like our truck was a home away from home, there are a number of things we don’t need – like a full 1st aid kit, Karma’s dog park paraphernalia bag, emergency items (no longer travelling in/on unimproved roadways), etc. etc. etc.
With respect to the OUTSIDE perspective, the biggest advantage is that we can now park the vehicle in any standard space in any standard parking area. With the truck it was always a challenge to 1) find a parking area we could navigate and then 2) find a parking space wide and long enough to safely leave the truck without obstructing others or worse yet being hit by another.
Next we went to the dealers for our top 2 choices in the replacement vehicle – Honda CRV or Subaru Forester. The local Honda dealer is also the Ford dealer so we thought we might get a better trade value than Car Max’s offer or even Subaru’s. Since we had each had Subaru Loyales for almost 20 years prior to our RV adventure, were leaning that way. So began the difficult decision process – Honda CRV or Subaru Forester???? Test driving wasn’t really very helpful, as they were pretty comparable. Nor, was the comparison of amenities/options. Finally, it came down to the trade-in value offered by the dealers. AND, they both agreed that $16,000 was a value they could do! The process was not working out in favor of 1 or the other, damn!
Finally, we went with our history of Subaru and got a red ’18 Forester! The car is smaller than the truck both inside and outside. From the INSIDE perspective, we are learning what we really need to keep inside and where to put it all. Since the car is not like our truck was a home away from home, there are a number of things we don’t need – like a full 1st aid kit, Karma’s dog park paraphernalia bag, emergency items (no longer travelling in/on unimproved roadways), etc. etc. etc.
With respect to the OUTSIDE perspective, the biggest advantage is that we can now park the vehicle in any standard space in any standard parking area. With the truck it was always a challenge to 1) find a parking area we could navigate and then 2) find a parking space wide and long enough to safely leave the truck without obstructing others or worse yet being hit by another.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
RV For Sale - San Diego
After emptying and extensive cleaning, we moved our Alpenlite 5th wheel out of the Santee Lakes RV Park about 10 miles into a storage area. For the month of January we had had 1 call on the Craigslist ad (bullet points of functions included/improved by us). That individual was looking for a week-ender with room to sleep a few adults and many kids. That isn't what this particular RV was built for or remodeled for by us. So, we were not hopeful of a quick sale.
We re-posted the Craigslist ad with some wording changes and new pictures of an empty RV ready for new owners to make it theirs. We explained how this was a full-time unit and built for multiple open/closing of cabinets, storage space that would allow for full-time living, etc. etc. etc. And, then we waited.
On Tuesday afternoon (02-06), Jeremy called and wanted to be able to see the RV. Since he worked full-time, we agreed that he would call on Friday night and we'd set a time for Saturday. A side note, the RV is stored about 30 miles northeast of our new home. So we want to be sure that someone is truly interested before we set an appointment to drive up there and show it.
On Wednesday morning (02-07), Tara called and was excited about seeing the RV. I told her she was second in line but that we weren't showing it until Saturday but I would be ok with setting a time for her after I heard back from #1 (Jeremy). She agreed to await my call back on Friday. I was looking at her number and the notes I had for Jeremy and noticed that they had the same area code (San Diego's 619 or 858) and the same 3 number exchange. So, I asked her if she knew a Jeremy Beck. AND, they are married!!! She agreed to talk with her husband and we'd 3 arrange a time to see the RV.
Later that same day (Wednesday), Tara called back. She and her father were out looking at another RV. Due to an error in the entry of the address they were looking for; they ended up at the RV storage area where we have the rig. Since there was a posted sign on the front, they could see the phone number from the road. Thinking that I lived in the mobile home park that manages the storage area, they called hoping I could show it right then. Tara and I agreed that her finding the RV because of an error entering another address was serendipity. This RV was meant for them. We arranged to meet the following day for them to really check out the RV.
She and her father arrived on time and repeated that they were very interested in this particular RV. After about an hour of inspecting all the nooks and crannies of the RV (her father even crawled under the rig), they made an offer with a caveat. So much cash right now and the rest in 24 hours - if they could take the rig home for extensive examinations of all functions and mechanical items. We felt pretty sure that the rig would pass the inspection as we had been very diligent in annual inspections/fixes and made improvement over the 10 years we were on the road.
We believe in the innate honesty of the people we have encountered over our lives. Have we been suckered or scammed over the years? Yes, but have we lost our belief in people? No, never! So, we agreed, hooked up the RV to our truck and let her father drive our truck while Ruthi followed in his car. Tara and Jeremy live another 20 miles NE of the storage (a grand total of 50 miles from us in the SW corner of San Diego county).
They live on a ranch on the outskirts of Ramona. There is an RV pad with utilities built between the main house and the apartment where Tara and Jeremy currently live. Her dad backed the RV into position (in seconds – never works that well for us) and began connecting everything. Ruthi helped and answered any remaining questions before driving back home to await their decision.
The next day (Friday), Tara called and said they were very pleased with the RV and would like to close the deal as soon as possible. We agreed to meet Saturday morning halfway between us and them at a branch of their bank to complete the transaction. YEAH!!!!! We were so happy, we even gave them the Reese Hitch from the back of the truck – if Jeremy could get it disconnected and out of our truck. Ruthi was able to separate the components for ease of removal but there were tracks bolted to the bed of the truck that she couldn’t reach nor had the strength to unscrew.
This morning, we met as planned and traded money for the title and registration. Ruthi removed the Craigslist ads as soon as we got back home. Now on to selling the truck and buying a smaller vehicle!!!
We re-posted the Craigslist ad with some wording changes and new pictures of an empty RV ready for new owners to make it theirs. We explained how this was a full-time unit and built for multiple open/closing of cabinets, storage space that would allow for full-time living, etc. etc. etc. And, then we waited.
On Tuesday afternoon (02-06), Jeremy called and wanted to be able to see the RV. Since he worked full-time, we agreed that he would call on Friday night and we'd set a time for Saturday. A side note, the RV is stored about 30 miles northeast of our new home. So we want to be sure that someone is truly interested before we set an appointment to drive up there and show it.
On Wednesday morning (02-07), Tara called and was excited about seeing the RV. I told her she was second in line but that we weren't showing it until Saturday but I would be ok with setting a time for her after I heard back from #1 (Jeremy). She agreed to await my call back on Friday. I was looking at her number and the notes I had for Jeremy and noticed that they had the same area code (San Diego's 619 or 858) and the same 3 number exchange. So, I asked her if she knew a Jeremy Beck. AND, they are married!!! She agreed to talk with her husband and we'd 3 arrange a time to see the RV.
Later that same day (Wednesday), Tara called back. She and her father were out looking at another RV. Due to an error in the entry of the address they were looking for; they ended up at the RV storage area where we have the rig. Since there was a posted sign on the front, they could see the phone number from the road. Thinking that I lived in the mobile home park that manages the storage area, they called hoping I could show it right then. Tara and I agreed that her finding the RV because of an error entering another address was serendipity. This RV was meant for them. We arranged to meet the following day for them to really check out the RV.
She and her father arrived on time and repeated that they were very interested in this particular RV. After about an hour of inspecting all the nooks and crannies of the RV (her father even crawled under the rig), they made an offer with a caveat. So much cash right now and the rest in 24 hours - if they could take the rig home for extensive examinations of all functions and mechanical items. We felt pretty sure that the rig would pass the inspection as we had been very diligent in annual inspections/fixes and made improvement over the 10 years we were on the road.
We believe in the innate honesty of the people we have encountered over our lives. Have we been suckered or scammed over the years? Yes, but have we lost our belief in people? No, never! So, we agreed, hooked up the RV to our truck and let her father drive our truck while Ruthi followed in his car. Tara and Jeremy live another 20 miles NE of the storage (a grand total of 50 miles from us in the SW corner of San Diego county).
They live on a ranch on the outskirts of Ramona. There is an RV pad with utilities built between the main house and the apartment where Tara and Jeremy currently live. Her dad backed the RV into position (in seconds – never works that well for us) and began connecting everything. Ruthi helped and answered any remaining questions before driving back home to await their decision.
The next day (Friday), Tara called and said they were very pleased with the RV and would like to close the deal as soon as possible. We agreed to meet Saturday morning halfway between us and them at a branch of their bank to complete the transaction. YEAH!!!!! We were so happy, we even gave them the Reese Hitch from the back of the truck – if Jeremy could get it disconnected and out of our truck. Ruthi was able to separate the components for ease of removal but there were tracks bolted to the bed of the truck that she couldn’t reach nor had the strength to unscrew.
This morning, we met as planned and traded money for the title and registration. Ruthi removed the Craigslist ads as soon as we got back home. Now on to selling the truck and buying a smaller vehicle!!!
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