"I’m here today to talk about my friends in Mississippi,” says Carmel area photographer Kim Lemaire, addressing elementary students at Salinas’ Montessori Learning Center. “Do you know what happened there a couple of years ago?” “Hurricane Katrina,” answer several students, as their faces get serious. They ask Lemaire about her recent visits to the state. How many homes were … [Read more...] about Message in a Book
Sparkle-by-the-Sea
Ask Carmel area jewelers about their craft, and their eyes sparkle as brilliantly as their gemstones. These are passionate people. They’ve traveled the world, searching for a specific diamond or an exceptional Rolex. They make red-carpet celebrities shimmer, and they bring new fiancées and long-time sweethearts, alike, to tears. They polished their skills as far away as … [Read more...] about Sparkle-by-the-Sea