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The Bucket List: Break out of the fog

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One recent morning, I mustered the consciousness to pull myself out of bed and go to Heroes Garden to wait for the sunrise. Early-rising friends had recommended this as a beautiful way to start a day, but I was skeptical of anything requiring alertness before dawn. As it turned out, the sun never showed up; instead, a chance encounter sparked a moment of inspiration. The … [Read more...] about The Bucket List: Break out of the fog

Beatnik-inspired Coffeehouse inspires cool cat vibe

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The beatniks took over Coffeehouse and filled the Sandbar with cool, jazzy attitude reminiscent of the ’50s and ’60s. They even offered complimentary wayfarer sunglasses to wear during the performances to complete the beatnik look. Friday’s Coffeehouse included performances of spoken word, poetry readings, instruments performed in unique ways, and even a children’s storybook … [Read more...] about Beatnik-inspired Coffeehouse inspires cool cat vibe

Professors pool resources to save grunion

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If you’ve met Professor of Biology Karen Martin, chances are that she’s told you about the grunion. And if you’ve seen the grunion, chances are you understand why. The grunion is a fish native to Southern California, a phenomenon only enjoyed in our corner of the world. It might sound crazy for a fish to beach itself, but these fish are born to do just that. At high tide they … [Read more...] about Professors pool resources to save grunion

Slow down and start living; Show a little kindness to others

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As the Halloween sugar coma fades away and we prepare to “fall back” an hour, the holiday season rapidly approaches and we make our way into the second week of November. With Thanksgiving only three weeks away, the crazy retail hoopla of the holiday season nears closer and people prepare their wallets for what’s up ahead. But isn’t the holiday season really about giving … [Read more...] about Slow down and start living; Show a little kindness to others