Mother’s Day History
Contrary to popular belief, Mother’s Day was not conceived and fine-tuned in the boardroom of Hallmark. The earliest tributes to mothers date back to the annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to Rhea, the mother of many deities, and to the offerings ancient Romans made to their Great Mother of Gods, Cybele. Christians […]

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Valentine’s Jazz Dinner at The Abbey on 5th     February 16
For a memorable Valentine’s Day Dinner plan, The Abbey on Fifth Ave. offers Valentine’s Jazz Dinner At The Abbey with live Jazz, a delicious 4 course dinner and dancing all in the historic slendor of this amazing 100 year historic building. call 619-686-8715 or visit www.hornblower.com […]

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When choosing a vacation spot, be aware of the following
advertising terminology and their meanings . . .
 
Tropical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rainy.
Old world charm . . . . . . . . No bath.
Open bar . . . . . […]

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Lunar New Year Tet Festival     February 8-10
The "Tet" is a celebration of the Lunar New Year and is the most observed holiday of Vietnamese descent. The "Year of the Rat" will be celebrated with an ancestral homage ritual, games, of Vietnam, carnival rides, food, music, and costumed performances. Come and indulge in Vietnames culture! 4:00pm […]

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Cirque du Soleil Corteo     January 11-February 3
The creative minds of Cirque du Soleil have succeeded in making a funeral, of all things, a festive event! The touring show, Corteo, premieres in San Diego on January 11, 2008 for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow big top at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Described by the […]

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‘Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste,
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I’d remember the […]

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Merry Christmas
 
    

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