After operating a Pacific Grove veterinary practice for more than 30 years, Dr. Ted Hollister understands the role that good facilities play in animal care. As he discusses the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County’s adoption center, the capstone of a building project that spanned nearly six years, he can’t help but evaluate its design and … [Read more...] about Animal Instincts
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Rumble Seat Music
A few pounds of mahogany, maple and rosewood; some metal and plastic bits; a handful of simple electronic parts; a couple of ounces of nitrocellulose finish; several feet of steel wire. There are quite a few gizmos a clever, capable craftsman could bring to life with these basic materials. In the late 1950s, two groups of particularly accomplished artisans—one at Fender Musical … [Read more...] about Rumble Seat Music
It’s Always Sunny in Carmel Valley
There’s a buzz in Carmel Valley. Not too many years ago, that buzz would probably have emanated from the flies hovering around the horses on one of the Valley’s numerous working ranches. Now, in the early years of the twenty-first century, that sound is the vibrant hum of commerce, the buzz of business, the happy hum of people having fun. And it is a happy place; a place of … [Read more...] about It’s Always Sunny in Carmel Valley
Fun for the Fans
The 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am will have all the familiar touchstones that have made the tournament so popular: beautiful golf courses, big-name pros, and an eclectic mix of famous amateurs drawn from Hollywood and the world of sports. But this year’s Pro-Am will also boast a number of significant upgrades that reflect the passion and vision of Steve John, who … [Read more...] about Fun for the Fans
Laughing Matters
The fabulously funny Martin Short made a name for himself with some of comedy’s most memorable characters. There’s Ed Grimley, the awkward, pop culture-obsessed personality with greased-up hair. Jiminy Glick, the eccentric, chatty celebrity interviewer known to make even the most poised personalities giggle. And, of course, the unforgettable wedding planner Franck Eggelhoffer, … [Read more...] about Laughing Matters