Since her first appearance as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model in 2002, breathless journalists have thumbed through their thesauruses to find just the right adjectives to describe supermodel / actress / entrepreneur Marisa Miller. Most focus on the obvious: her stunning good looks. But the attributes that make a woman truly beautiful, what makes her image jump off the … [Read more...] about A California Dream Girl Comes Home
Archives for Spring 2015
Bliss on the Beach
Yes, the water is cold. Yes fog sometimes obscures the gorgeous vistas, especially in summer. Yes, some places feature dangerous rig currents and unpredictable wave action. But so what? The beaches of the Monerey Peninsula are among the finest in the world and offer recreational activities at every level, from a simple shell-collecting stroll to extreme sports such as hang … [Read more...] about Bliss on the Beach
Animated Expressions
When a kindergarten teacher sends a note home to parents wanting to discuss a drawing their son made in class, it usually leads to an awkward talk about private parts and proper behavior. Such a note arrived for Shelley Aliotti one day nearly 40 years ago, but she already knew enough about her son Jason Reisig’s ar tistic ability not to think the worst. Teacher Kay Goines … [Read more...] about Animated Expressions
Starry Nights and Sunny Hikes
On Monterey County’s northeastern edge, where the Gabilan Mountains cross the San Benito County border, a small state park overlooks its Carmel and Monterey Peninsula neighbors. Locals might know Fremont Peak from newscasts—it’s where several broadcasters and communications providers position their towers—but the park’s remote location and unobstructed views make it a favorite … [Read more...] about Starry Nights and Sunny Hikes