"No, Mom! It's not what you think." The Gaslamp Strip Club is not full of undressed women, although it does display some artwork by Alberto Vargas, whose pinup girl "Vargas Girls" drawings appeared in Playboy magazine.

The month of May always starts with a holiday. May 1 probably has more events associated with it than any other day of the year. Among these, fertility festivals such as "dancing around the maypole" and "maying" (going out into the English countryside to pluck flowers). Internationally, May 1 is "labor day" or "workers' holiday." Domestically, it is now marked by demonstrations for immigration reform. (On a personal level, it is my daughter's birthday.)

The Bible says, "As you sow, so shall you reap." Ryan Johnson paraphrases, "You get out of the pot what you put into the pot."

Have you ever visited Sevilla? The capital of Spain's Andalusia province, its climate and look is similar to that of San Diego. The city is full of palm trees and red tile-roofed stucco homes. The weather is temperate all year long. The city is noted for its history, ancient buildings, food and music. I found Sevillanos, as residents are called, to be welcoming and hospitable.

Duke Ellington had his "Mood Indigo." Chef Deborah Scott has her "Indigo Grill." Each, in its own way, is a great expression of talent and artistry.