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BLACK FRIDAY: By The Ocean

Posted on November 23, 2018 by admin

Black Friday was a mystery we’ve never tried to understand… why does black Friday even exist… not much surprise here… we flee back into the nature… a refreshing rainy day in Point Lobos that helps with the crowd control… we … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING: Refuge by the Sea

Posted on November 22, 2018 by admin

A new tradition started last year… Thanksgiving at Asilomar… Refuge by the Sea… this time getting ready for a long awaited storm… after the most devastating Camp Fire… many thoughts on that… and the current state of the world… appreciating … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATION: Japan

Posted on November 17, 2018 by admin

I think this might be the very first movie that opened up the Ghibli world for us… from cats to movies… and back to celebrate that… with some more insight, food and art from Japan… it’s a world to celebrate … Continue reading →

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BOOK: 21 LESSONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Posted on November 6, 2018 by admin

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari Unfortunately, history makes no concessions. If the future of humanity is decided in your absence, because you are too busy feeding and clothing your kids – you and they will … Continue reading →

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WILD WEST: Goose Creek

Posted on November 6, 2018 by admin

Fragrance in the Wild Western Garden: Philadelphus Western mock orange (Philadelphus lewisii) was collected by the Lewis and Clark Expedition on their return trip through Idaho and Montana in 1806. It is named for Meriwether Lewis. Just one good specimen … Continue reading →

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CALIFORNIA: Tending the Wild

Posted on November 4, 2018 by admin
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Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen of Cremona

Posted on November 3, 2018 by admin

During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, two violinmakers from the same small town, indeed, the same block, were making the most sought-after violins ever created. Everyone has heard of Antonio Stradivari, but few know the name Giuseppe Guarneri … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN MASTERS FILM: Itzhak Perlman

Posted on October 28, 2018 by admin

Itzhak Perlman AMERICAN MASTERS FILM Itzhak Perlman (Oct 2018) “The sound Itzhak generates comes from his heart and flows through his hands. Through this film, we come to realize how extraordinary this process really is.”

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PALO ALTO: Overture to a Season

Posted on October 27, 2018 by admin

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra‘s Overture to a Season concert in Palo Alto… Michael Gilbertson‘s modern short work inspired by “Ode to Joy”… Overture to a Season… followed by a musical journey through the woods and streams of Beethoven’s sixth symphony… … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: The Illusionist

Posted on October 21, 2018 by admin

Turn of the century Vienna… love, magic, suspense, detective story… a surprising and delightful family movie!

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