Two old friends plus two nonprofit entities add up to dozens of youths given an opportunity to escape the cycle of gangs and violence in order to lead productive, successful and fulfilling lives. That's what lifelong pals Terry Pershall and Sean D. Tucker are up to in their spare time. Both men have carved out successful careers in their respective fields: Pershall as a real … [Read more...] about The Power of Friendship
Archives for May 2019
Restoring Nature Piece by Piece
Local Woman Volunteers at Midway Atoll
A spit of sunbaked sand far out in the Pacific Ocean reveals much of what is wrong about the world. But heartbreak and hope keep close company on Midway Atoll. Some see this remote, tiny chain of volcanic islands as godforsaken, haunted by the specter of war, a vivid case study in mankind's destruction of the planet. Pacific Grove's Jan Loomis prefers a more determined … [Read more...] about Restoring Nature Piece by Piece
Pebble Beach Celebrates 100 Years of Greatness
U.S. Open Superstars Continue to Captivate Fans
A U.S. Open at Pebble Beach has a habit of defining its era. Jack Nicklaus' win in 1972 was the centerpiece of his two decades of dominance. Tom Watson's victory in '82 cemented his standing as the game's best player and preeminent Bear-slayer. Gritty grinder Tom Kite prevailed in '92, emblematic of a post-superstar epoch of parity. Tiger Woods' win in 2000 was the beginning of … [Read more...] about Pebble Beach Celebrates 100 Years of Greatness
The Legend of the Golden Bear
Jack Nicklaus' Influence on Golf
Jack Nicklaus arrived at Pebble Beach for the 1961 U.S. Amateur already the toast of the golf world. He was a mere 21 years old, but had thighs like redwood trunks and could hit the ball unprecedented distances with his persimmon driver. Two years earlier, he had won the Amateur—which in those days was still one of the game's marquee events—and at the 1960 U.S. Open was part of … [Read more...] about The Legend of the Golden Bear
Golf’s Comeback Kid
Tiger Woods Roars Back into the U.S. Open
First-time visitors to Augusta National almost always remark upon the dramatic topography of the terrain, the scale of which is lost on television. Standing at the back of the clubhouse, the course falls away at your feet. The lowest point on the property is the 12th tee, way down in Amen Corner. Tiger Woods, 43, stood on that hallowed turf during the final round of this … [Read more...] about Golf’s Comeback Kid