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Eva Trieger is an educator and a freelance writer specializing in coverage of the arts.
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — The start of a new school year is always accompanied by the return of school lunches. Back in my day, that meant a brown paper bag with my name written on it in magic marker or pen. It also meant if anything leaked or required refrigeration, the bag […]
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Eva Trieger, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and FoodOne common thread that surprised me was how many readers wanted to know what happened after the date, or more precisely, how the date ended. Whilst writing, I guess that was a foregone conclusion. Few of these resulted in a second date. In nearly every situation it didn’t take a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to determine that there was no chemistry! And I never even took Chemistry! (Thank G-d it wasn’t a requirement at Mamaroneck High back in the day.)
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Donald H. Harrison, Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, San Diego County-Eighth and last in a series – By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — “Well, I’m always open to meeting new people. Of course you can give him my contact info” I tell Harriet, the aunt of my cousin’s wife, whom I’ve met exactly once. Why shouldn’t I trust her judgment? Her intro of this
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Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & Satire-Seventh in a Series- By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Seated next to a woman at the festive dinner at the synagogue, I am not offended when she suggests introducing me to a friend of hers. “Marvin is a really nice guy. He’s retired, divorced for a few years and lives in Solana Beach.
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Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & Satire-Sixth in a Series- By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — What better way to start a Sunday with your sweetie than to go out for a nice breakfast somewhere. It needn’t be a white tableclothed restaurant with waiters in tuxedos offering mimosas or eggs Benedict. It may even be a more soul satisfying and
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By Eva Trieger LA JOLLA, California — The Coast Starlight, a world premiere, currently showing at La Jolla Playhouse, like any individual, has a unique genetic make-up. This makes sense as it grew out of the DNA New Work Series, and is the brainchild of playwright Keith Bunin. What makes this play such a departure
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eva Trieger -Fifth in a Series- SOLANA BEACH, California — I’ll try to keep it entertaining and brief. Suffice it to say that my suspicions and worst fears were confirmed over the weekend as I met the Israeli guy from L.A. I felt he was going to be chauvinistic and also cocksure of himself,
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Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & SatireFourth in a Series – By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Bill was not my usual kind of guy. Despite the fact that my profile said I was looking for an educated, fit man in my approximate age bracket, Bill had selected me from the tomes of the Dates R Us library. His two-minute
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Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & Satire-Third in a Series- By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — “Well, I’m going to be in your neck of the woods, so why don’t you suggest a place for us to meet for lunch,” I opened. Terrence didn’t hesitate for a moment. He came back with, “Yes. Let’s go to my favorite restaurant: Applebees.”
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Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & Satire-Second in a Series- By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — So, relying on a friend’s referral, I allowed her to give my number to Marc. Marc is a self-professed sexy millionaire. He owns the lion’s share in a failing, dog-eared Resort-Spa. Rumor has it that it was a bad investment, and Marc got stuck
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Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Trivia, Humor & SatireEditor’s Note: In this eight-part series, Eva Trieger shares with us some of the perils of dating. -First in a series- By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — After the demise of my 18-year relationship to my husband, I began to grow up. I found myself on the opposite side of the country, nearly 3,000
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Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAMidrash Psalms 118:17 When you are asked in the world to come, “What was your work?” and you answer, “I fed the hungry,” you will be told, “This is the gate of Adonai, enter into it, you who have fed the hungry.” By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — While the above is certainly a
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Travel and FoodBy Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Steve Martin said of comedy, “It’s all in the ti-ming.” (He put the accent on the second syllable.) Well, if that be so, the time is now for Jason Stuart. The actor, stand-up comic and lecturer has also become a published author. This weekend celebrated a book signing
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, Californi — Picking up where Guys and Dolls left off, writer Mark Saltzman and director Larry Sousa collaborated to bring us more of Damon Runyon’s loveable gangsters, their Judys, and a few unlikely types who were swayed to the shady side for love or money in the world premiere of Another
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