"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
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Classical Composition
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
Thanks for the Memories
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
Magic Carpet Ride
Hanging on the colorfully painted walls of Tom O’Neal’s Carmel Valley studio are framed photographs of rock-and-roll legends. There are so many black-and-white images of famous faces and rock bands like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Steppenwolf and The Mamas and The Papas, that it takes awhile to comprehend that O’Neal shot them all. … [Read more...] about Magic Carpet Ride
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