An excerpt from On the Road on a marker in the center of Jack Kerouac Alley, a one-way alleyway in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, that connects Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue. (Above photo in public domain) An Essay by Jonathon Kendall Photography by Jessica Beaulieu I first met Jack Kerouac in my early-twenties as most young men do, ever […]
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Édouard Manet’s controversial painting “The Luncheon on the Grass”, 1863 shows a 19th-century picnic in the woods, where a nude female sits in mixed company with two upper-class and fully clothed men, as another woman finishes her bath in the distance. All are so comfortable in the situation and act as if nothing unusual is happening. […]
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Kawasaki – A leader in the beginning – A leader today! Kawasaki introduced the world to a whole new type of recreation with its Jet Ski® watercraft—creating a new market niche plus passionate and enthusiastic devotees along the way! In 1973, Kawasaki released the world’s first mass-production Jet Ski® watercraft, the JS400, which created a new market for personal watercraft, mainly for […]
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A fillet of Salmon poaches in about 7 minutes. You should invest in an oblong fish poacher if you want to cook a long salmon fillet as shown. POACHED SALMON There are few things as beautiful to see on a dinner table than poached salmon – a clean tasting, light meal. There’s only one rule, […]
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Burgundy off-the-shoulder Maxi Dress by Lulus $94 The season for more formal date nights and going-out starts in the fall. Women’s fashions change dramatically, but most of these dresses are very classic and can last for more than one season. Here we present “going-out dresses,” with the quality of designer boutiques, yet at prices only […]
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“No, I wasn’t trying to be streamlined or futuristic,” architect Charles Deaton said, explaining the evolution of his Sculptured House in Genesee. “I was going to do a piece of sculpture for its own sake. It became long and low and flat because of the internal planning, and also to be part of the mesa. […]
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AN EXERCISE TO HELP WITH ONE OF LIFE’S BIGGEST DILEMMAS Who Am I? Seeing yourself in a new way by combining your self-view with the perceptions of friends, family, and peers. Above a Johari Window is divided into four window squares. The philosopher Charles Handy thinks this concept is easier to comprehend if thought of as “The […]
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California is known for it’s wine country in Northern California, and for it’s magnificent, year round produce from Central and Southern California and for it’s healthy cuisine. All of these elements come together in this hearty vegan, rice and vegetable dish. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups of fresh sliced white mushrooms 1/4 cup white wine […]
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The Broad Art Museum’s exterior is an unusual lattice-like facade that floats around the outside walls of a rectangular building. The Broad Museum on Grand Ave. (downtown) is a contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli Broad and his wife Edythe, to exhibit their personal collection of modern (post-war) and contemporary art. The very unusual […]
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A favorite of many Bed and Breakfast’s in California is the “Dutch Baby” pancake, usually served with fresh berries and powdered sugar What Is a Dutch Baby Pancake? Pre-Made Blended Batter, a Hot Oven, and a very Hot Skillet are the “winning combination” for the perfect Dutch Babies! Start with a thin, pancake-like batter and a […]