SAN DIEGO – Barry Edelstein, the new artistic director of The Old Globe, has only been on the job since Jan. 2, but he already is crafting an ambitious vision to transform San Diego’s most cherished theater institution into North America’s preeminent Shakespearean venue.

He envisons The Old Globe attracting the nation’s top Shakespearean actors to perform the Bard’s works both indoors and outside, as well as the theater providing a touring company to reach San Diegans who might otherwise not get exposed to the classics.

Barry is a short-haired black cat. He is 2 years old and has been neutered.

Why I'd make a great companion

I'm a mellow and easy-going companion, content just to feel loved. I like to take my time approaching new situations. While I am a bit shy with new faces and places, I warm up as I become more familiar with my environment.

Type of home I'm looking for

Because I am shy, I will do best in a home without young children.

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation’s (SDHDF) board of directors has selected John Brown as the organization's new executive director, effective Feb. 1.

Brown comes to SDHDF after most recently serving as executive director of Family Services of the Desert, one of the oldest non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley.

Brown's resume also includes service as executive director of the Desert AIDS Project from 1998 to 2004.

Is it really about the guns? Are people really pissed about the possibility of new gun laws in our country – or are they pissed that it’s a black man standing up and saying we need to get real about gun laws and regulations, and background checks.

I only ask this question because of what I witnessed on Friday while shopping for a few groceries. I grocery shop at our local Marine Base Commissary, so all of the patrons are active duty, retired or National Guard service members.