2016-07-28
Inspiring Gary Player defies age, convention
One of the most egregious and unconscionable myths that is frequently advanced in this country is that once you hit 65 years of age, you’re supposed to accept the propaganda that says your life is basically over. That at that late of a date, you’ve become inconsequential and of negligible use. This myopic thinking suggests that any perceived older man […]
Residents to meet at Mike’s BBQ to discuss a “Convention of States” to amend U.S. Constitution
For those who want to revolt against the status quo, to stick it to the man, to kick against the pricks (that’s from the Bible, so don’t yell at me!) and overthrow the establishment, but think it takes more than just a belief in “one man” to do it, there is an alternative: the “Convention of States Project.” See editorial, […]
Mono County comes to Senior Anglers Aug. 12
California’s Highway 395 vacationland will be explored at the August 12 meeting of the Senior Anglers of Escondido. Jeff Simpson from the Mono County Tourism Commission will present a Power Point and talk on the outdoor opportunities for the Eastern Sierra. Simpson’s talk will focus on fishing, hiking, camping and the history of Mono County. He will also show examples […]
~ Editorial
“Power to the People” comes to EscondidoFor those who don’t necessarily believe that our country’s ills can be solved by “one man” or “one woman,” there is some cause for hope in the grassroots rise of a movement dedicated to the proposition that we need to amend our constitution to make the government more answerable to the states and ultimately to the people. It’s the “Convention […]
Times-Advocate Shorts
Want to thank the cops? If you want to thank the officers of the Escondido Police Department, stop by the Escondido’s Police Department’s 33rd National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. in Grape Day Park. Law Enforcement personnel will be on hand at this free event to meet you, answer questions and provide resource […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LILAC HILLS RANCH BALLOT MEASURE — BOOM OR BUSTEditor, Times-Advocate: Probably, an even more closely watched contest than California’s current Powerball Mega-Millions drawing, will be finding out who claims winning ticket, on Lilac Hills Ranch Ballot Measure on San Diego County’s General Election in November 2016. Will registered voters in San Diego approve, or disapprove Lilac Hills Ranch Ballot Measure? While pundits used to call contests like this […]
Temporary road closure on Ash until August 11
Due to the installation of new utilities and surface improvements, the City of Escondido advises motorists of the following road closure: The northbound lane of Ash Street from Vista Avenue to Lehner Avenue will be closed now through Thursday, August 11, 2016. Detour signs will be posted and all work will be performed between 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. These […]
~ ESCONDIDO REFLECTIONS
Reflecting on some Escondido characters from the pastWhen I was first contacted several months ago about writing for this publication because of my long affiliation with the former Daily Times-Advocate, I was asked, “What would you like to call it?” I suggested “Escondido Reflections.” That’s what I have tried to do. Today, I want to “reflect” on three different topics that I hope are of some interest. […]