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From 10 Questions, B1 If you could snap your fingers and have it done, what might you add, subtract or improve in the area? San Diego, and La Jolla in particular, are wonderful places to live. If I could snap my fingers to bring about change I would make this county the most sustainable in the country by reducing traffic and emissions, improving public transportation, increasing use of solar energy and comprehensive recycling to reduce waste. I would also like to see an educational system that is more equitable no matter where a child lives or what his/her level of ability may be.
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n collaboration with the Center of World Music in La Jolla, students in fifth and seventh grades at San Diego French-American School are learning about the ensemble of instruments from Indonesia known as Gamelan, which literally means “instrument” in Indonesian. This “instrument” is composed of an ensemble of percussion pieces, such as metallophones played with mallets, xylophones and bamboo flutes. This very ancient instrument is still played at traditional ceremonies in Indonesia. Musician Tylor Yamin, from the Center of World Music, is a specialist of Gamelan. He visits SDFAS weekly to teach students how to play as well as discuss Indonesian history and culture. This intricate instrument, which requires an investment of time to transport, assemble and dismantle, will remain at the school for the duration of the program. This is the first time the Center of World Music has taught this particular program to such a young audience. SDFAS is at 6550 Soledad Mountain Road in La Jolla. u
What are you currently reading? Some of my favorite books include “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, “The Autumn of the Patriarch” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and the thrillers written by Daniel Silva. I am currently reading “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman. I am very interested in the intersection between neurobiology and psychology. What is it that you most dislike? That would be injustice and the smell of cooked broccoli. What is your most-prized possession? My father gave me some years ago, a gold coin his father had given him before he died. This coin
RELIGION & spirituality
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What is your philosophy of life? Although I do believe that some values are and should be constant throughout life, I think that what becomes important at different stages changes with time; a philosophy of life is a developmental process. The two quotes that most resonate with me at this point in time are: “There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know the night” by Albert Camus, and given my new position at the San Diego Center for Children, I have been thinking a great deal about Walt Disney’s words, “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” What would be your dream vacation? I love traveling, exploring new cultures and retracing the sites where history has been made. I also love to visit locations where nature leaves you speechless. My vacation dreams are many and include spending two or three weeks immersing myself in a city or a country, its peoples and traditions to be able to truly get a feel for what our sameness and differences are. I would like our next adventure to take us to Africa. u
La Jolla Presbyterian Church
Reconciliation
M, T, W & F Mass 7am
Sat. 4:30pm, Sat. Vigil 5:30pm
Communion
Sunday Masses
Th. 7am & Sat. 8am
What do you do for fun? I enjoy spending time with my family and our two dogs, Kava and Kevin, watching soccer (I am a real big fan), meeting friends for dinner, catching a movie, reading, writing music, playing the guitar and watching good comedy.
8am & 9:30am
Rev. Raymond G. O’Donnell, Pastor
7715 Draper Ave. (underground parking
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Sunday Worship and Sunday School 10 a.m. Child Care Available
Chapel Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Walter Dilg, Pastor 6063 La Jolla Blvd
858-454-7108
www.lajollaunitedmethodist.org
858-454-0713 www.ljpres.org
Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:00 Traditional with the choir & organ 10:00 Contemporary with the band
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International music program begins at San Diego French-American school
Who or what inspires you? There are many people who I find inspiring. I think what they all have in common is that they are innovative out-of-the-box thinkers, passionate, talented and compassionate change-makers.
was minted in 1896 in Russia and it has the face of the then Tsar, Nicholas II. My grandfather brought this coin with him when he migrated from Lithuania to Mexico at age 16. It was his only possession and he never spent it.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
FOURTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, SAN DIEGO “O give thanks unto the Lord for he is good; his mercy endureth for ever” - Psalms 136:1
Sunday Services and Sunday School 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30pm
1270 Silverado, La Jolla • (858) 454-2266 Reading Room • 7853 Girard Avenue • (858) 454-2807
Invite readers to join in worship and fellowship. Contact Michael Ratigan today to place your ad. 858.886.6903 · michaelr@delmartimes.net