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  This past weekend we did the holiday craft show in Big Sur.  I was reminded of the JOY of shopping for holiday gifts.  The energy that is exchanged when you buy from a local person in your community who made something by hand is far greater than anything you can buy that is made in a far away country.  I started to think about giving gifts that are a true joy to give and that they must be a joy to make, buy or trade for.  How sweet to give your daughter a pair of home made slippers from...

Luis is my hero! On Friday night, my kids and I were loaded in our old diesel wagon and driving up the 101 to go teach workshops in the city for the weekend.  I was proud that we got an early start and were due to arrive in Oakland, because no matter how hard I try, I usually can not arrive before 11pm.  The car was packed full with everything necessary for the workshop, personal items including my daughters collection of dollies and such and 3 bikes on the external bike rack for the ultimate combo of work and play! ...

This Sunday, October 27th from noon to 5pm come party with us!.. .. . ..  . .. . . . ..  .. . . .. ... 3 year anniversary party! It is always nice to celebrate an anniversary.  We opened our brick and mortar space in Pacific Grove 3 years ago in the Autumn.  I know realize that it was a brave move.  At the time, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves, our friends and family into!  Last night our VW Bus mechanic turned vintage La San Marco espresso machine mechanic said "It takes a village to keep...

.. .. . ..  . .. . . . ..  .. . . .. ... Dinner this Thursday, September 26th! The real star of dinner this week are going to be the tomatoes!  The equinox always is a sign for me that we have one last chance to showcase these jewels of summer center stage.  There will be GREAT classic Italian music by international legends David Dally on the violin and Mike Morrattas on the accordian.  The chef will be our very own Jordan Champagne, displaying her rustic style of cooking with a menu that is heavy on featuring the local harvest!...