Where there blessings—disguised or otherwise—following the wrath that nature unleashed on Big Sur last winter? Could someone really find silver linings in those dark clouds that dumped torrents of rain and misery on a close-knit community? Given the sheer destruction, the turmoil, the unemployment, the personal hardships, the beleaguered businesses and economic losses, it's … [Read more...] about Silver Linings
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Memories in the Making
Giving the Gift of an Experience to Remember
Each year during the holidays, many of us struggle to find that unforgettable perfect "something" to gift our loved ones. But what we're really doing is trying to connect, to show our deep appreciation for our family and friends. And maybe we're on the wrong track, and giving a thing isn't the answer at all. Maybe what we want to give instead is an unforgettable experience. … [Read more...] about Memories in the Making
Friends in Need
AFRP Makes Lives Easier for Cats and Dogs
Every day in Monterey County, there is an animal in need, whether it is abused, neglected, sick or a feral cat who needs to be spayed or neutered. That is where the organization known as Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) steps in. AFRP began in 1998 with a group of women who wanted to help save animals. One of the women owned a pet store and started fostering. Now, AFRP … [Read more...] about Friends in Need
The Word Wizard
Linda Sivertsen Inspires the Author in All of Us
Words are dynamic, alive, able to take on new meaning with each unique arrangement. Linda Sivertsen is the same way: In one configuration, she’s a New York Times best-selling co-author and TED talker. From another, a mom. When viewed straight ahead, she’ll show you everything needed to write the book you’ve always dreamed of and then she’ll help you get it sold. Sivertsen is a … [Read more...] about The Word Wizard
Reggie Jackson’s Automotive Expertise
World Series Champ is an Avid Car Collector An imposing man sits in a diner, hunched over breakfast, golf cap pulled low, eyes fixed on his phone propped against a napkin dispenser. It’s streaming his beloved Yankees as they battle the Baltimore Orioles. Glowering at the screen, Reginald Martinez “Reggie” Jackson mows through the $10.95 breakfast special at Angelina’s in … [Read more...] about Reggie Jackson’s Automotive Expertise