I volunteered to write this story after two other contributors (who are co-op members) to our community blog started out to write stories about the OB People’s Food Co-op during the past year and were so frustrated by the experience that they’ve given up rather than risk alienating themselves from an organization whose ideals they shared and whose role in the larger scope of things they valued. As one would-be author put it, in an email exchange with the Co-op:
“I am a proponent of the co-op. I honestly feel uncomfortable doing my shopping there this week, like I am going to give my member number and be denied. Is that how every vocal member-owner should feel just for voicing opinions?”
Gravitas April 13, 2021 at 7:34 am on ‘Stop the Suffering’ – Shut Down the SeaWorld FireworksJudi. CONGRATS! You did it! No fireworks (for now)! 
Mary April 13, 2021 at 2:58 am on Rest In Peace – Dottie VealOn the story of Dottie Veal. She was a sweet woman. She was the first person I met at OB Hardware. She definitely knew what...
Barb April 12, 2021 at 10:17 pm on A Nice Day Via a Haircut, a Couple of Tight Hugs, and a Meal at a CafeLove your writing style Ernie! Loved you then (Cabrillo) and love you now. Life now, is all about hugging our grandchildren! 
Geoff Page April 12, 2021 at 9:41 pm on San Diego City Council Resurrects Measure C – Defeated at the Ballot Box – in Order to Expand Convention Center, Long Sought by EstablishmentIt appears that you know something of the construction on the center. The center was built by the most litigious contractor in California, Tutor-Saliba, and...
Judy April 12, 2021 at 9:18 pm on A Nice Day Via a Haircut, a Couple of Tight Hugs, and a Meal at a CafeThat was a fun upbeat read. Made me feel good. And yes you do look cute. Judy 
Judy Swink April 12, 2021 at 7:08 pm on San Diego City Council Resurrects Measure C – Defeated at the Ballot Box – in Order to Expand Convention Center, Long Sought by EstablishmentThe original convention center plus garage was built in the mid-80s. I don't recall just when the first expansion was built but it seems possible...
Frank Gormlie April 12, 2021 at 6:09 pm on Stop the Folly of San Diego Convention Center Expansion ‘Re-Vote’Word. Or, I'll ditto that. 
Frank J April 12, 2021 at 5:47 pm on Stop the Folly of San Diego Convention Center Expansion ‘Re-Vote’San Diego, Georgia 
Don Bauder April 12, 2021 at 5:05 pm on Stop the Folly of San Diego Convention Center Expansion ‘Re-Vote’Absolutely. The recipients of corporate welfare pay off the politicians. 
