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The OB Rag staff is on a “staycation” – we can’t afford a real vacation – so we’re hanging out in town, enjoying local restaurants, bars, bird-sightings, walks around Famosa Slough, bike rides.
IN the meantime … we’re reposting old articles with interesting subjects. Such as the 45th anniversary of the infamous Collier Park Riot of March 28, 1971.
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Randi Coulthard on Study of In-custody Deaths at San Diego’s Central Jail Confirms Systematic Failures: “Hi, Will you be doing a follow-up article on the fund raising for the District 2 City Council race showing…” Apr 27, 12:18
Paul Krueger on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “Thanks to Kate Callen and her collaborators for keeping us informed on Balboa Park finances. We can only hope the…” Apr 27, 12:09
La Playa Heritage on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “When the City of San Diego’s created paid metered parking in Balboa Park they purposefully refuse to create a Balboa…” Apr 27, 11:55
John Heatherington on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “I was skeptical at first of giving up the park’s governance. Partly because some advocates were calling it a private/public…” Apr 27, 10:15
Frank Gormlie on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Thanks Rick, good to hear from you.” Apr 27, 09:30
William Giles on Fears of Aging in the Midst of Madness: “Thank you for shedding light on the often-overlooked fears of aging, especially in these chaotic times. Your insights resonate deeply…” Apr 27, 02:30
Rick Jahnkow on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “For more on recent developments with draft registration, visit the San Diego-based Committee Opposed to Militarism & the Draft (founded…” Apr 26, 16:49 Randi Coulthard on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “All the candidates should be asked if they will commit to serving the full 4 year term on the City…” Apr 26, 15:47 John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “P.S. he also fears being exposed as the rapist of a thirteen year old girl, so let’s keep that in…” Apr 26, 10:04 John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “It is no surprise that the Trump administration is going after the SPLC. Trump himself is a clansman. So was…” Apr 26, 09:57 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
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Enjoy! You totally deserve the chill-time.
have a good one Frank,
sometimes the negativity of politics & other things gets overwhelming & cause us to lose appreciation for what we love. re-engaging outside of the ‘normal’ day to day – can help revive our appreciation for what we love & are blessed with. enjoy.
“why should i travel, when i’m already there?”
Vaya con Dios
cheers
We’re bbbbaaaakkkk! Wow, what a relaxing bunch of days – the weather in OB/PL was patchy, with some sun, and some rain out at the Light House on Wed. Saw lots of birds at Famosa Slough and in the River; a Blue Heron, wow – they are rare.
Speaking of birds, wtf with these latest parrot killings.
Trying to get back to normal, whatever that is, back to our regular posting schedule.
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