Mimi Sells

Guest commentary: Bound by love of literature – the story of a La Jolla book rescuer

January 31, 2023 at 10:01 p.m.

Some people rescue dogs. Some rescue cats. I rescue books. It started innocently enough. Four years ago, we made a major relocation from Northern California to San Diego. And we...

Fabio Speziali, owner of Osteria Romantica in La Jolla Shores, readies an order, as the Italian restaurant now only offers takeout, due to County regulations banning onsite dining to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Opinion: 10 ideas for strengthening community in these COVID-19 times

May 8, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.

Guest commentary:When the coronavirus hit, the whole concept of community gathering spaces and retail revitalization seemed ripped to shreds.Our entire lives have been upended. Restaurants — the few that are...

Opinion: 10 ideas for strengthening community in these COVID-19 times

April 28, 2020 at 10:50 p.m.

Guest commentary:A few weeks ago, La Jolla Light published my opinion piece suggesting “10 ideas for revitalizing Bird Rock’s shopping district along La Jolla Blvd.” I was overwhelmed by the...

Illustration for Lindzi Scharf's Home story on 10 ways to help your neighbors and friends.

Opinion: 10 ideas for strengthening communal life in a COVID-19 world

April 16, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Opinion / Guest Commentary / Our Readers WriteA few weeks ago, La Jolla Light published my opinion piece suggesting “10 Ideas for Revitalizing Bird Rock’s Shopping District.” I was overwhelmed...

One of the many empty storefronts along La Jolla Boulevard in Bird Rock, as seen in February 2020

Opinion: 10 ideas for revitalizing Bird Rock’s shopping district along La Jolla Blvd.

February 19, 2020 at 11:57 p.m.

Opinion / Guest Commentary / Our Readers Write:Empty storefronts are bad for business. And bad for the communities they serve.We moved to Bird Rock nearly one year ago from the...

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