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No mas

Loud rock ‘n’ roll and Mexican music has its time and place, but 3 a.m. ain’t it.

Grooming counts

I asked the CalTrans Girl to give me a haircut. Make me beautiful. Or better, anyway.

Return to the Historic District

There is always something fascinating to see in the Historic District of Highland.

‘License and registration, please’

Back in 1995, I just couldn’t drive 55.

La Jolla dreamin’

It’s tough to beat ideal temps, a perfect location and gourmet breakfasts every day, but at least I still have pie.

Unlike the rest of La Jolla Village, a tour of Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church is free. By John Murphy Tuesday on our mini-vacation I ventured into La Jolla Village to check out the scene. In my previous blog I described La Jolla as an “upscale Santa Cruz” and that’s not really true.Continue reading “Religious experience”

Aquatic wonderland

I love Santa Cruz in Northern California and that’s a go-to place for me, but with COVID-19 lurking, La Jolla is a worthy substitute.

Newsprint blues

These are not days of wine and roses for newspapers, not even in swanky Palm Springs.

Glove affairs

The Holy Grail of baseball gloves for a time was this, the Wilson A2000, with its big web, ergonomic shape and “Grip-Tite Pocket.” I got this at a thrift store. By John Murphy It happens repeatedly. I can’t help it. Whenever I see an old baseball glove at a swap meet or a thrift store,Continue reading “Glove affairs”