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Some cool lesser-known places to check out next time you’re in San Diego
Ah, Southern California. As I kid, I grew up listening to the Mamas and the Papas ‘California Dreaming’, the Beach Boys ‘Surfing USA’, and the Riveria’s ‘California Dreaming’ on radio (as an aside, when I was a wee lad my … Continue reading
Posted in American West, Travel
Tagged San Diego, travel
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What I have been reading: Throne of the Crescent Moon (with bonus curmudgeon rant!)
Let me start this book review/rant by saying that I am not a book critic. Normally I only review a book when I feel it is something that the reader might enjoy. I’ll discuss the strengths and weaknesses, and why … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Books, Life
Tagged Book review, getting older
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Latest update on the front yard renovation
I’ve mentioned before that I intend to convert the front yard to a lower maintenance and a more waterwise landscape. The city where MrsVintage and I reside has a waterwise conversion program where they will offer up to a $4000 … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged garden renovations
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