fire pits, saved!

After much debate (or, community sand throwing,) the fire pits have been saved by an anonymous donor. Pledging $259,500 to maintain the fire pits for the next year and a half, said donor asked not to be identified to the public. In turn, many have dubbed him "Secret Santa." Per the mayor's office, "not a frequent user of the fire pits," Secret Santa "wanted children to be able to experience the joys of a bonfire on the beach." Personally, I can't thank the selfless anonymous donor (graced with eternal ocean karma) enough for allowing my children this simple coastal pleasure. Since...

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fire pits, really?

from san diego magazine. In an effort to close a $43 million shortfall in the city budget, Mayor Jerry Sanders (and city council) extinguished fire pits at ALL city beaches. With 186 active fire pits, down from 454 in 1993, the cut will save the city a total of $173,000 a year. In my humble opinion, a miniscule percentage at the cost of threatening our San Diego coastal lifestyle. I expect more from a man with "sand" in his name. - In the seventies, following a day at the beach, I have distinct memories of my family (and friends) gathering around fire pits.  A youngling at the time,...

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