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Northbound: North County, welcome to summer?
The weather here just throws me off left and right. Part of it is a what-to-wear conundrum; the other is part is a how-do-I-plan-on-spending-my-day issue. It’s tough to not feel like you chose poorly...
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Northbound: Helping those in need
Great news! There’s more progress in the push to serve North County’s vulnerable populations. This week, the new Carlsbad Service Center will celebrate its official opening. The 2,500 square foot...
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Northbound: A Village on the rise
Some exciting events are lined up this spring in Carlsbad Village. I just learned about the inaugural Spring Shop Hop this weekend, April 22, which will highlight the dozens of restaurants and...
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Northbound: Lessons from Portugal, Part I
Ola, pessoas do norte! I’m back from a two-week trip to Portugal with lots of travel tips to save you money — so many, in fact, that I’ll have to make this a two-part column. As I originally planned, I...
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Northbound: Let’s legalize ‘safe and sane’ fireworks
As we approach Independence Day, North County residents should consider restoring an old American tradition — permitting the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks for fun and family entertainment....
View ArticleNorthbound: The essence of community
Here’s a serious question for you: what makes North County special? I ask that, as someone who wasn’t raised here, and only moved a few years ago to Carlsbad. My previous trips to our part of the...
View ArticleNorthbound: Springtime in North County
Is it springtime in North County yet? Hrmm. I’ll call it — it’s springtime. You can see it everywhere. Flowers are in bloom. The days are getting longer, and the evening chill has given way to warmth....
View ArticleNorthbound: Progress on addressing homelessness
Homelessness in North County has been on my mind lately. In the last week and a half, I’ve experienced a few “firsts” in Carlsbad. In the same morning, I saw someone sleeping on a public bench in...
View ArticleNorthbound: The achiness of the long distance runner
Ugh. Running is tough, but it’s tougher with age. I can’t be the only North County resident out there running in my neighborhood. Waiting until the dawn light, or the sunset, before putting on a pair...
View ArticleNorthbound: And the sun will rise
I have an update from last week’s column about falling behind on running. This week, I did something a bit crazy (and unadvisable) — I ran three days in a row. Usually, your body needs time to recover,...
View ArticleNorthbound: North County, welcome to summer?
The weather here just throws me off left and right. Part of it is a what-to-wear conundrum; the other is part is a how-do-I-plan-on-spending-my-day issue. It’s tough to not feel like you chose poorly...
View ArticleNorthbound: Helping those in need
Great news! There’s more progress in the push to serve North County’s vulnerable populations. This week, the new Carlsbad Service Center will celebrate its official opening. The 2,500 square foot...
View ArticleNorthbound: A Village on the rise
Some exciting events are lined up this spring in Carlsbad Village. I just learned about the inaugural Spring Shop Hop this weekend, April 22, which will highlight the dozens of restaurants and...
View ArticleNorthbound: Lessons from Portugal, Part I
Ola, pessoas do norte! I’m back from a two-week trip to Portugal with lots of travel tips to save you money — so many, in fact, that I’ll have to make this a two-part column. As I originally planned, I...
View ArticleNorthbound: Let’s legalize ‘safe and sane’ fireworks
As we approach Independence Day, North County residents should consider restoring an old American tradition — permitting the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks for fun and family entertainment....
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