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Field of View: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

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While Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery received its designation in 1934, it has been a burial ground since before 1847. In the early 1880s, it became the final resting place for the fallen in the Battle of San Pasqual, who were transported and eventually reinterred at the hillside cemetery.

In addition to an extensive list of those who have been honored with medals for their service, the cemetery is also known for commemorating the death of 62 sailors who died aboard the USS Bennington after a boiler explosion in July 1905.

According to officials, Fort Rosecrans is currently at capacity for casketed remains, though space is still available for cremated remains. The cemetery overlooks both the sea and the bay and is located on the Fort Rosecrans Military reservation in Point Loma/Ocean Beach.

All photos by Annie Lane.   [Read more…]

Field of View: Glass Blowing at Spanish Village

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It’s difficult to stroll through Balboa Park’s Spanish Village without imaging what a life spent exploring your inner artistic child would be like. This trip I decided to focus (mostly) on Hand Blown Glass by Andy Cohn & Partners over at Studio 19, where Kevin Baker created a vase I ended up taking home. On the way out, I got to witness some miniature feather painting nearby.   [Read more…]

Field of View: Politifest 2012

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This year’s Politifest saw a smaller crowd than 2011 as people came to partake in some local political activity. The event, which ran Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 a.m., showcased dozens of booths at the Ingram Plaza in Liberty Station, as well as debates among mayoral candidates Bob Filner and Carl Demaio, and also candidates for the San Diego Unified School District board.

While I missed the mayoral debate, Frank Gormlie reports that Demaio presented himself “as crazed as he ever was.” Gormlie says the quote of the day came from Filner: “Reform that Carl wants is real estate for Manchester.”

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Garage Sale Politics and Why Obama Will Get My Vote

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Today, during a multi-family garage sale on my street, I met a rather vocal Republican (no shocker there) and his wife. They were taking quite an interest in a painting I had leaning against my car — that is until the man saw my Obama 2012 bumper sticker.

He stood up, pointed at it and grumbled. I asked with a laugh if the bumper sticker was a deterrent to buying the picture and he replied, “Sorta. Yeah, it is.”

He continued, much to his wife’s chagrin: “Just do me a favor. Just watch the movie, and you can see the direction he is trying to take this country.”

The movie I can only imagine he’s referring to is Dreams From My Real Father, an anti-Obama DVD of which 1.5 million copies have reportedly been sent — unsolicited — to voters.   [Read more…]

Field of View: Under the Boardwalk

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OK, so the walk along the Mission Beach boardwalk doesn’t lead to under anything at all, but whenever I’m there that song by The Drifters always pops into my head.

Here are some pictures from two different trips. In addition to a surprisingly quiet Belmont Park, I was able to catch the sunset and — man, oh man! –what a sight. Putting politics aside for a moment, we live in a beautiful world.

All photos by Annie Lane   [Read more…]

Field of View: Strut for Sobriety!

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Hundreds including Congressman Bob Filner were in attendance at the eighth annual Strut for Sobriety! event―a fashion hosted by A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing). PATH is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization of people working to increase awareness of drug addiction and increase access to treatment.

The fashion show featured seasonal styles from Macy’s, which were modeled by men and women of all ages–from veteram firefighters to one toddler who insisted on high-fiving everyone within reach as she bounced down the runway.

For those who know someone facing addiction or who has lost the battle, the following organizations might be of help:

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP)

Broken No More

Nar-Anon Family Groups

All photos by Annie Lane.   [Read more…]

Video: ‘Legitimate Rape’ Pharmaceutical Ad

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Thanks to the biological insight of Rep. Todd Akin, women everywhere can now find relief in knowing there’s an alternative to taking contraceptive every day. When compared to remembering that little pill, legitimate rape certainly seems more convenient. Almost a no-brainer.

That’s not to say the side affects aren’t a little concerning–but they’re nothing any self-respecting legitimate rape victim can’t handle.

Please click on the headline to enjoy the video inside.   [Read more…]

Field of View: What Happens In Vegas

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Welp, I messed up. I forgot my fancy camera on a recent trip to Vegas over Labor Day weekend. It’s probably a blessing — nobody’s going to invite “the chick with the enormous camera” back to Sin City. Too risky. Plus, the clubs get so crowded there was barely room for me most of the time.

At nearly 30, this was my first trip to Vegas. Shocking, I know, as most Americans consider a trip there a rite of passage. The city is a series of contradictions: Glitz and glam contrasted by your average, everyday people. It was shiny, smokey and “trinkety,” if you will. Only these trinkets are utterly enormous — with the expansive casinos, Eiffel Tower, giant globe and intermittent Bellagio Fountain water shows, just to name a few.

There’s still so much more to be seen, which is perfect because it leaves an option for a “next time.”

All photos by Annie Lane.   [Read more…]

Field of View: Museum Roadshow at Cuyamaca College

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Each year, the Heritage of the Americas Museum holds a “Museum Roadshow” on the Cuyamaca College campus. Craig Helm, a certified appraiser who has worked in the field for more than 50 years, specializes in Native American, pre-Columbian and Asian artifacts, as well as western memorabilia and antique pictures.

There was a $5 charge to have each multiple of three items appraised–the money was donated to children’s programs hosted by the nonprofit museum.

This museum is really worth a visit. The staff is not only extremely knowledgeable, but they are there because they want to be and that shows. If you go, don’t forget to ask to see Brutus, the very-docile female Chilean Rose-haired tarantula.

All photo by Annie Lane.   [Read more…]

Field of View: A Walk Along Harbor Drive

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Even on a cloudy day, the walk along downtown Harbor Drive is a pleasure. While the public art that used to line the waterway is now gone, the installation of a large-scale sculpture recently began at Ruocco Park–a new public park scheduled for completion at the end of the year. A subject for a future Field of View!

All photos by Annie Lane.   [Read more…]

Field of View: OB Farmers Market

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I arrived at the Farmers Market in Ocean Beach a little late, but there was still plenty to see and taste. The sinking sun set Newport Avenue aglow, and there was quite the bustling of activity even as vendors slowly began to close up shop.

The Farmers Market runs from 4 to 8 p.m. during the summer and 4 to 7 p.m. during the winter every Wednesday. It takes place on Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon streets.

All photos by Annie Lane.   [Read more…]

Field of View: San Diego Free Press Meet-and-Greet

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More than 30 people attended the San Diego Free Press meet-and-greet held Sunday in Lemon Grove. Presentations on the history of the internet, how to write a blog post and the original SDFP were given before opening up the floor to general introductions and collaboration. Food and drinks were shared as well as ideas about how those in attendance could best contribute to the SDFP.

Papa Doug, if your ears were burning yesterday, this was why.

All photos by Annie Lane.   [Read more…]

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