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By Terry Ratner
In a split second, a face makes its first impression on us.
Each photo tells a story, but it probably doesn’t tell the same story to any two people.
But faces, oh the faces.
The children are easy to love, but what about those portraits that expose us to uncomfortable subjects, scenes and social issues we might normally turn our backs on.
Hard to believe we might one day look back at these photos and view them as less complicated times.
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Frank Gormlie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “I’m afraid we’re looking at May for a party. Never forget Layla — how can I? She was so great.…” Apr 25, 15:36
Dickie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “Wow, how excited I am to see a picture of Layla, my dog, celebrated on this important occasion.And since I…” Apr 25, 15:27
Chris on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Interestingly I know a lot of veterans these days who actually miss participating in war (recent wars) and say they’d…” Apr 25, 11:16
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “University of Arizona’s Ring of Honor has two wonderful human beings well as great basketball players in Ernie McCray and…” Apr 24, 20:48
jay coffman on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Wonderfully said – If you don’t mind I’d like to send it to an 87 year old friend of mine…” Apr 24, 18:21
Lisa Mortensen on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “This article by Kathryn Rhodes and all the posts here are very powerful, well-reasoned and well-sourced but Weber-Pierson has continued…” Apr 24, 17:14
StephPL on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “The letter you received was word for word the letter I received from them today.” Apr 24, 16:06
GARY WONACOTT on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “Ernie McCray has a wonderful outlook on life. He has added much to this City. His voice—full of hope, humor,…” Apr 24, 14:19
Ann White on Newest Coffee Bar in Ocean Beach Promotes Rare Species: “This venture is so exciting for everyone involved. Good luck and enjoy your own coffee. Ann n Bobby in NY” Apr 24, 14:15
cindi l on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “The proposed Bill’s language that states one of the provisions for approval: “(1) The use and density of the project…” Apr 24, 13:10 cindi l on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “Today, 4/25/26 I received a message from WeberPierson following my comment to her prior to the Senate Environmental Quality Committee…” Apr 24, 12:50
OB Mercy on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “Bailey met with our small group yesterday. That’s the first thing I asked him, why did you switch from Republican…” Apr 24, 12:34 Frank Gormlie on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “You’re a model citizen; thanks.” Apr 24, 11:01 StephPL on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “I reached out to Weber Pierson’s office a few weeks ago to share my displeasure about this bill. They reached…” Apr 24, 10:44
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Once again….thank you for sharing your photos
Truly wonderful photos. You have a great eye.
Amazing, these leave me thinking, laughing, crying……it’s life….
#embraceyourinnerchild
#happybumsincleanclothescozyinOB
I think I saw the “plastered” guy laying on the corner during Farmers Market. I didn’t see you though. Great pictures. I look forward to them every two weeks.
Great photos!!!
Each one tells a story and no two stories will be the same
Good work,Terry
Looking forward to more