If you find yourself walking down the bayside boardwalk along Riviera Drive and run into a bubbly lady with an ear-to-ear smile on her face walking her dog, Charley, who looks just as content, you’ve likely run into one of the most positive-thinking individuals in Pacific Beach. Her name is Kathy Bertram and she will turn your gloomy day into sunshine within a few kind words. You see, I had the great fortune to run into this spunky, positive, firecracker of a lady while walking Buddy and Bruttuss down the bayside boardwalk along Sail Bay. Kathy Bertram owns a mobile tax-preparation business called “No Bull! Just Less Taxes” She conducts business from Pacific Beach to Imperial Valley. Her specialty: she will come to you. Kathy is native to Cincinnati and found her way out west in 1970, working primarily as a dental hygienist. Always looking for a new adventure, she purchased a sailboat at Shelter Island and taught herself to sail. She worked in financial real estate until1984, when she started her tax-preparation business. Kathy originally lived in Ocean Beach, but by 1997, she purchased a waterfront condo on Sail Bay and said she realized this was home. “The only way I’m leaving this paradise is feet-first on a stretcher,” she said with spunky determination. Kathy is an activist and just wants to make Pacific Beach a better place to live. She enjoys golf and tennis, playing bridge and most of all, walking her best friend, Charley. She is, by far, one of the most positive individuals I’ve ever met. If you find yourself walking down the bayside boardwalk down Sail Bay and you feel the sunshine and warmth, keep your eyes peeled for Kathy Bertram. She is a wonderful addition to our beloved seaside town, our beloved Pacific Beach. — Kevin Di Cicco is the owner of Buddy the dog, who is best known for his roles in the long string of “Air Bud” movies and his ball-playing skills showcased on popular television shows. For booking inquiries, contact www.airbud.com.