Balboa Park in Bloom: March

How would you like to tour a magnificent urban forest without looking up from your phone? Balboa Park contains thousands of beautiful trees from around the world. Towering giants and quirky flora from Australia, South and Central America, South Africa, India, and China thrive in San Diego’s Mediterranean climate. Join me in a look at … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: March →

During the holidays, some people like to reflect on the past year. "No, thank you. Please pass the booze." Okay, it was a challenging year, but surely we can set aside some time to apprec... "Seriously, where's that rum? This eggnog isn't gonna knock me out all by itself." ** As difficult as 2020 was … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: The Best of 2020 →

Balboa Park in Bloom: December, 2020

If you’re like many people these days, you’re wondering when you'll get back to your old social life and don't know when you'll travel next. And you still haven't made up for those travel plans you cancelled. Why not tour one of the most magnificent urban parks in the United States without looking up from … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: December, 2020 →

Hit and Run: A True Story

Four years ago tonight, my wife woke me and said, "Your car was just hit out in the street." Of all the ways my wife, or anyone else, has greeted me, this was among the least fun. "Oh, hello. And nice to see you, too. Got any other uplifting news?" She was less than pleased. … Continue reading Hit and Run: A True Story →

Balboa Park in Bloom: November, 2020

If you’re like many people these days, you’re still partly sheltered-in-place and desperate for a diversion. And really want to make up for those travel plans you cancelled. Why not tour one of the most magnificent urban parks in the United States without ever looking up from your phone? Balboa Park contains thousands of beautiful … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: November, 2020 →

Balboa Park in Bloom: October, 2020

Balboa Park in Bloom: September, 2020

If you’re like many people these days, you’re still partly sheltered-in-place and, having watched "The Social Dilemma," are looking for other ways to fill your time besides interfacing with social media apps. And you’d really like to make up for those travel plans you cancelled. Why not tour one of the most magnificent urban parks … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: September, 2020 →

Balboa Park in Bloom: August, 2020

If you’re like many people these days, you’re still partly sheltered-in-place, tired of streaming EVERYTHING and looking for something to do besides your essential job. And you’d really like to make up for those travel plans you cancelled. Why not tour the largest urban park in the United States without leaving your living room? Balboa … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: August, 2020 →