News + Current Events

Whew — I have to admit, I attempted to write this post yesterday, and simply could not. Like many of you, I found the news about the loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 other people overwhelmingly sad....

I know, I know. There have been many critiques over the years with regard to the modern woman’s “princess complex;” often attributed to the princess movies of the past. I grew up on the Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Beauty and...

My daughter just turned 5 and started Early Admission Kindergarten in January of this year. As a result, she is quickly blossoming into quite the social butterfly. She is always excited to return to school on a Monday morning...

The timing of our imposed quarantine here in San Diego could not have been more interesting, from the Christian perspective. A little less than halfway through Lent, a time in the Catholic liturgical year where we are called to live...

I'm Possible One of my favorite quotes was said by Audrey Hepburn: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m Possible’!” This last month has been dramatic and life-changing for millions of people. While some have been able to make...

The San Diego Moms Blog moms who work daily to inform, connect and serve the parents of San Diego are thrilled to announce our new name – San Diego Moms! Why? Because we do SO much more than blogging here...

Lately, I find myself glued to the computer watching the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s webcams. Before they were forced to close their gates, a trip to either the Zoo or Safari Park was a...

As we get closer to when schools will start their transition from "Social Distance Schooling" to Phase 2 - Blended Learning (or in some schools, full-on reopening), I must admit I am worried. Not only worried, but also feeling...

Historically, California's fire season lasted from May through October, but many experts suggest that the fire season in California is now year-round. Unfortunately, it has become a daily reality for Southern California residents to prepare and protect their homes...

Fog gently shrouded the Italian city that loomed before us. Venice spread itself across 188 tiny islands and appeared to float atop the Adriatic Sea. We huddled close together with excitement as we caught sight of millions of twinkling...

Cox  Communications  expands internet affordability program to help close the digital divide. Cox ConnectAssist is an Expanded Program to Assist Low-Income Households Stay Current ConnectAssist  is the latest program by Cox Communications  to increase  internet  accessibility  and enhance digital equity. Internet accessibility has always been important...

The New Year is a time to reflect and set our intentions and resolutions for the upcoming year. The past two years have surely been stressful, and inevitably changed how we live our lives daily.  Can you believe it...