Each year during the holidays, many of us struggle to find that unforgettable perfect "something" to gift our loved ones. But what we're really doing is trying to connect, to show our deep appreciation for our family and friends. And maybe we're on the wrong track, and giving a thing isn't the answer at all. Maybe what we want to give instead is an unforgettable experience. … [Read more...] about Memories in the Making
Cars
Reggie Jackson’s Automotive Expertise
World Series Champ is an Avid Car Collector An imposing man sits in a diner, hunched over breakfast, golf cap pulled low, eyes fixed on his phone propped against a napkin dispenser. It’s streaming his beloved Yankees as they battle the Baltimore Orioles. Glowering at the screen, Reginald Martinez “Reggie” Jackson mows through the $10.95 breakfast special at Angelina’s in … [Read more...] about Reggie Jackson’s Automotive Expertise
Get Your Motor Runnin’
Among the motorcycle set, Carmel Valley Road is a favorite ride. With the opening of Moto Talbott Collection in Carmel Valley Village, it’s about to become a lot more popular. As anyone who knows him for any length of time is aware, Robb Talbott is nuts about motorcycles, and has been since he was a boy. “I’ve been riding for more than 50 years,” he says. His first bike was … [Read more...] about Get Your Motor Runnin’
Made to Ride
For decades, actor Keanu Reeves has been spotted darting about Los Angeles and movie sets around the world on various motorcycles. Years back, the actor, famous for his roles in films ranging from “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” to “Speed” to “My Own Private Idaho” and “The Matrix” series, met with motorcycle designer Gard Hollinger to customize a bike. In 2011, the two … [Read more...] about Made to Ride
Buckle Up For Amazing Autos
August means automobiles on the Monterey Peninsula, and the 2015 schedule of exhibits, races, rallies and auctions promises plenty of excitement. Navigate it all with this guide to the year's major car events. MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3-12 Pebble Beach Motoring Classic www.pebblebeachconcours.net or 831/622-1700 Starting near Seattle and traveling 1,500 miles down the coast, … [Read more...] about Buckle Up For Amazing Autos