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Jenny: I want to reset my body and my digestive system and I have heard that doing a cleanse can help with this. I see so many types and products at the store and online so what works or doesn’t and is it even safe or a good idea? Megan: I would want to know […]
Read More →Bears Ears – Thomas Calabrese
Wings of the Eagle Thomas Calabrese – Editor and Contributing Writer – -Greg Nielsen The Bears Ears National Monument is located in San Juan County in southeastern Utah. The area within the monument is largely undeveloped and contains a wide array of historic, cultural and natural resources. Four local Native American tribes; the Navajo Nation, Hopi, Utes […]
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Jane: People say that doing tons and tons of crunches or abs doesn’t mean you are going ot have a 6-pack and it’s a waste of time. Is that true? Megan: Doing abdominal exercises is beneficial but to see the muscles (6-pack) you have to shred and lose the layers covering them. You have your skin, your […]
Read More →His Stroll – Thomas Calabrese
The Best Television Memories of His Life Thomas Calabrese –he last five years had been rough for Dave Corbett, rough might be an understatement. If he wasn’t so strong, emotionally, physically and mentally, he might have just packed it in. After graduating from Vista High School in 2008, he received an appointment to the United […]
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Jeremy: Why is eating white bread considered bad for you? Megan: Ever heard of Wonder Bread? Rumor has it the name came to be because of the mystery ingredients that makes you wonder how the bread can have such a long shelf life. White bread is a simple carbohydrate which means it has more sugar that […]
Read More →The Wizard of Awe – Thomas Calabrese
In Search of Greater Things Thomas Calabrese –Amazing, inspiring, spectacular, astounding, stupendous, wondrous, fabulous, marvelous, miraculous or phenomenal. These are all adjectives that would be appropriate to use when describing Awe. For the human mind to truly comprehend the unique experience of awe, two things must occur. Vastness happens when we see something that exceeds […]
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Craig: I’ve been trying to eat more vegetables and for me frozen or canned is what I have to do to make it happen. Fresh just doesn’t happen when I’ve got travel and getting to the store every week is hard. So which is better between the two, frozen or canned?? Megan: I’m glad you are trying […]
Read More →The Wokester – Thomas Calabrese
Social Media Vigilante Colonel Michael Luchesi was in the Marine Corps for 25 years before retiring and taking a position with Homeland Security. He met his wife during the early part of his military career while he was serving with his Special Operations unit and assigned to a multi-national drug interdiction team in Bueno Aires, […]
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Steven: I can’t seem to not over-eat all the time. Whatever is on my plate or however much is in front of me, I’m always hungry enough to eat it all. How can I control this? Megan: There’s a fine line between binge eating and just eating too much because you can. Strangely enough, sometimes we feel […]
Read More →I Belong To Yesterday-Thomas Calabrese
Brite Lites Thomas Calabrese –Editor and Contributing Writer Greg ‘Nails’ Nielsen — The Schilling family lived on the cutting edge of technology. Lawrence Schilling graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in computer science. He worked at Apple Technologies and Hewlett Packard in Silicon Valley before relocating to Carlsbad, California. He accepted […]
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Kim: I’ve heard that juicing celery is really good for you. What are your thoughts?? Megan: The top three reasons celery juice is good for you is because it can really help with digestion, relieve inflammation which can then help with chronic pain, and improve your skin.It is super low in calories but is loaded with […]
Read More →Under the Dog Park Moon – Thomas Calabrese
You Just Never Can Be Sure Thomas Calabrese –The Crest Recreational Park in Oceanside, California was never intended to be an off-leash dog park, but it evolved into one. I actually believe the City only put up the sign that read; All dogs must be kept on leash, as their protection from liability if some […]
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Phillip: Why do people say carbs are bad for you? Megan: Too be clear, not all carbs are bad. Your body uses the glucose from carbs for energy production, however, an excess of carbs that are not used for this energy then get stored as fat. The sugar (glucose) in carbs gets broken down into simple […]
Read More →Just Passing Through – Thomas Calabrese
Two Fast Guns Thomas Calabrese — Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores was a 133,440 acre Spanish land grant. In 1841, Governor Juan Alvardo granted 89,742 acres to Pio and Andres Pico. In 1863, Juan Forster, an Englishman who was also a Mexican citizen, married Pio Pico’s sister, Ysidora. He paid off Pio’s and Andres’ […]
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Chrissy: My daughter keeps picking up lice from daycare and I am so frustrated. On my part, what can I do to help prevent this from happening? Megan: Daycare is a place to learn how to share but sharing lice is not good. First and foremost teach your daughter not to share anything that touches your […]
Read More →Impeaches and Cream -Thomas Calabrese
They Put The Hype In Hypocrisy Thomas Calabrese — It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining and the dew was glistening on the leaves like a million diamonds dangling from the trees. There were mixed scents of jasmine, carnation and summer flowers drifting on the breeze. Chief Petty Officer John Thorne almost wished […]
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Richie: Do eggs really cause high cholesterol?? Megan: Eating eggs is a great source of protein and the general rule is that 3 whole eggs per day is safe. Eggs do raise the good HDL cholesterol and for someleople even though they could raise bad LDL cholesterol it is not necessarily a cause for concern […]
Read More →Sergeant Wonderful and Ernest T. Best – Thomas Calabrese
They Had Skills Thomas Calabrese — Hank Lee grew up on a cattle ranch outside Dumas, Texas in the Northern High Plains region, often called the Panhandle. This area is ranked as the number one county in Texas for cattle population. His father, Virgil, was a rough and tumble cowboy who served as a gunner […]
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Jarred: Falling asleep has been difficult for me so I’m considering melatonin. Is it safe to take? Megan: Sleep deprivation is certainly not desirable and sleeping pills can become habit forming. Melatonin is meant to be used temporarily just like any medication. Generally it is safe and has little side effects, but that is not […]
Read More →My Three Daughters – Thomas Calabrese
Daddy’s Home Major General Charles Douglas served 34 years in the Marine Corps before retiring. His wife, Elizabeth, had passed away fifteen years ago while he was a lieutenant colonel stationed at Camp Pendleton. She was coming back from the Santa Barbara Triathlon after competing in the open division. Their three daughters, Erin, Eve and […]
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Calendar & Upcoming Events
Apr15Thu9:00 am Supervisor Jim Desmond – Coffee ... @ Virtual eventSupervisor Jim Desmond – Coffee ... @ Virtual eventApr 15 @ 9:00 amJoin Supervisor Desmond as he answers your questions and gives you an update on the County! Space is limited, so sign up at DesmondVista.com and submit your questions, which will be answered during the event! We understand[...]7:00 pm Pride of Vista Lions Meeting @ Zoom meetingPride of Vista Lions Meeting @ Zoom meetingApr 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pmThe Pride of Vista Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month on Zoom. Programs and Business are conducted at both meetings depending on speaker availability. Meeting begin at 7 pm. Check [...]Apr17Sat8:00 am Courthouse Farmers Market @ Vista Courthouse LotCourthouse Farmers Market @ Vista Courthouse LotApr 17 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pmEvery Saturday -Fresh fruits and vegetables, vendor booths.Apr24Satall-day 19th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup @ virtual event19th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup @ virtual eventApr 24 all-day
The 19th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup event is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021, hosted by @ILoveACleanSD and will take place remotely. Register to join I Love A Clean San Diego and be a[...]
