Many proverbs refer to the phenomena of successful people who fail to use their professional skills in their daily lives: “Physician, heal thyself.” “The cobbler’s children have no shoes.” “A plumber’s house always has a dripping tap.” “There are only wooden spoons at a blacksmith’s house.” This is certainly not the case with the home recently remodeled by respected Carmel … [Read more...] about A Fitting Tribute
Picture Perfect
Monterey County is comprised of 5,280 square miles of some of the most diverse topography in the Golden State. That’s a fact Hollywood moviemakers have been taking advantage of for many, many years, and more than 200 films have been shot here. The oldest are said to be two silent movies, “Hotel Del Monte” and “Surf at Monterey,” shot on October 25, 1897, by film pioneer James … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect
Carmel’s Hidden Gem
For such a small geographical region, the Monterey Peninsula area is home to a lot of secrets. One such is San Clemente Rancho, a privately owned 2,600-acre tract located near the end of Robinson Canyon Road, south of Carmel Valley. This is the site of 100 cabins, owned by “members,” concentrated on only 160 of the acres. The remainder is a bucolic, remote and serene vacation … [Read more...] about Carmel’s Hidden Gem
A Century of Utopia
The world-renowned, one-square-mile, beach destination of Carmel-by-the-Sea celebrates its 100th birthday in 2016. This patch of paradise has evolved over the past century into a hotspot with big-city offerings of art, theatre, music, and dining, while existing on the canvas of a fairytale. The magic of Carmel has been carefully fashioned over the last 100 years. From its … [Read more...] about A Century of Utopia
Where the Wild Things Are
Everyone knows that a dog is a man’s best friend, but Charlie Sammut of Salinas stood that notion on its ear. For many years, his best friend was a lion. Yes, a lion. As in “King of the Jungle.” His name was Josef. Sammut has always loved exotic pets. The son of hard-working Maltese immigrants who built and operated the Laurel Inn on North Main Street, he’s maintained a … [Read more...] about Where the Wild Things Are