Holiday 2007

When she first learned about Artista Creative, Newport Beach resident Debi Yao hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in 20 years. Still, the opportunity to spend a week creating ar t in Carmel felt right. “I was in a place in my life where I really needed something like that,” says Yao. “Suddenly, I found myself in tears. The ad was calling to me.” Artista Creative is one of three … [Read more...] about Adventuring toward the Self

"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

You might see an affable new guy around town with his wife and young daughter, getting to know the people and places of their adopted hometown. He’s not an instantly recognizable person; it’s unlikely that Brad, Angelina, Britney or Bono can count on him to distract the paparazzi. You may not know his face, but if you’ve seen the action films “Con Air,” “Training Day,” “Bad … [Read more...] about Classical Composition

On August 12, 2007, at the age of 82, singer, actor, legendary television personality and entrepreneur Merv Griffin passed away from cancer. But his legacy lives on. His newest show, “Crossroads,” launched in national syndication on September 10th, and his creations “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune” are the two most popular television game shows ever. For 23 years, Griffin … [Read more...] about Thanks for the Memories