JERRY HALL DAILY RECORD COLUMNIST
Let us depart from our regular nature explorations today and delve into the topical subject of death. After all, this is a state of being we will all eventually encounter and it might serve us well to begin considering what our last words will be.
Above, a barbecue plate from San Marcos BBQ featuring brisket, pork ribs, sausage, a heaping side of loaded mashed potatoes and pinto beans served with all the fixings. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Nothing says the Fourth of July like a good old-fashioned barbecue.
But if you’re among the unfortunate ones who don't have a smoker, well you’re still in luck.
There is a long stretch of wild grapes growing alongside a rural road leading to my house.
Matilda, named for a character in Dante’s Purgatorio, is an ADA-accessible bridge in Purgatory Park, whose construction has been realized due to a partnership between the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance and Leadership San Marcos, Class of 2019. Photos courtesy of Leadership San Marcos
An aerial map shows present-day San Marcos and the almost complete Greater San Marcos Loop trail. Photos courtesy of San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance
Leadership San Marcos Class of 2019 partners with SMGA to create ADA-accessible bridge in Purgatory Natural Area
Last week, we wrote a little about California’s recycling program (CalRecycle) updating its standard for recycling electronics. Its R2v3 replaced the R2:2013 Standard. We also spoke a little on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the recycling industry.
Editor’s note: This week’s column is a continuation started last week by Pastor Paul Buntyn, founder of the Abundant Life Christian Church in San Marcos, where he served for 27 years as Pastor. Buntyn has educational degrees from Manhattan Bible Institute, Incarnate Word University and Oral Roberts University.
Soulful Creations, a food truck located at 1000 Prospect St., serves up a soul food for San Marcans. Above, Willie Adams, co-owner and pitmaster of Soulful Creations waits on customers at the food truck. Daily Record photos by Stephanie Gates
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series highlighting Black-owned businesses in San Marcos.
Above, a rice bowl with falafel, lettuce, tomato, pickles, olives and feta cheese from The Pita Shop. A rice bowl comes on a bed of golden rice. Daily Record phtotos by Lance Winter
What's yeast-leavened, round, pillowy as a cloud, and made from wheat flour? An easy way to find out is to have lunch or dinner at The Pita Shop.
Jason Giulietti, President, Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP)
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “economic development?”
At its basic definition, economic development is about improving the well-being of a community.
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