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Judy Salamacha
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Storytelling is Alive and Well

Then & Now
By Judy Salamacha
JudySalamacha300DPIStorytelling predates writing. Inherent in every culture, stories have been used to teach moral values, maintain family traditions and preserve cultural concepts.
Think about it. Most of us now read books containing fables and folktales that used to be passed along by bards, Native American storytellers or the family historian. Is anyone keeping the art of storytelling alive today?
Kirk Henning is and will be as long as he is physically and mentally capable of spinning yarns for anyone who will listen. Continue reading Storytelling is Alive and Well →

805 Sound, Entertainment, Mad Royal
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Why “Live” Is Better

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By Mad Royal

An all-consuming passion for music–I have it for sure. Maybe you do, too. Music is known as the universal language, the language of love, the spice of life. Studies have shown that listening to music and playing an instrument increase aptitude in math, science and language. One study shows that people who dance have a 40 percGOG livemusiclumberyardent less chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, more than any other single factor. Music permeates our lives. We listen to it in our cars, at home, and, in some cases, at work. It is as big a part of entertaining as good food. A party can do without one or the other, but not both. Music brings us together, and it helps us to share our emotions. It makes us cry, and it helps to heal us. It is a big part of worship. There is a saying, “He who sings, prays twice.” Continue reading Why “Live” Is Better →

Framed
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Framed

CC-Life framed a sea stars anenomes on piling waves come in VIV_0873-X2Over the past 20 months, Sea Stars commonly referred to as starfish have suffered their largest die off in recorded history, in some areas as much as 99 percent. The Sea Stars have been disintegrating literally before our eyes. The disease referred to as wasting disease, has hit over 20 species of Sea Stars, which were once found in abundance in our local caves, tide pools and on pier pilings. Wasting disease has been recorded along the entire California coastline, as far South as Mexico and North up the entire West Coast to Alaska. Continue reading Framed →

Gareth Kelly, Lifestyle
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New Life K9’s

Story and photos By Gareth Kelly
gareth 4As military veterans return home from conflicts overseas, many struggle with reentering normal life at home. Many come back with either mental or physical disabilities and sometimes both. One in three combat veterans are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), one in three are homeless and more than 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Continue reading New Life K9’s →

King Harris, Opinion
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Fighting Polio

Good to be King
By King Harris

king_harris cover bubbleYou don’t remember much when you’re 5-years old but among the few memories I’ll never forget (other than Sheryl Adams biting my arm when we were in kindergarten, or riding a horse named Heliotrope in Duncan’s Ring, or getting stung by a bee at the Jackling’s pool), was waking up one winter’s morning in 1952 and asking my mom to take me to the bathroom, to which she replied, “Can’t you go by yourself? You’ve been doing it for three years now.” Continue reading Fighting Polio →

Nightwriters, Uncategorized
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NightWriters: FEAR OF BINGO

By Judith Amber

Judith AmberI moved into senior housing after a long search. My first choice was to live in a guesthouse on a country estate. I would also gladly settle for unit in a duplex or triplex. Apartments aren’t my cup of tea. Noise from above, below, and either side—I’ve experienced it all.
The ideal housing proved elusive in a college town. I faced stiff competition especially owning a Maine Coon cat, Ulie. Pets are rarely welcome in rentals. Since my search for age-integrated housing hadn’t panned out, I reluctantly phoned a senior housing complex. My cat was acceptable and an apartment was coming up soon. I decided to move into Seaview Apartments.
Built seven years ago, it has many amenities. My unit faces a large courtyard featuring fountains, carp pools and a hot tub. The lush landscaping includes several kinds of palm trees and flowering bushes. Other features include a huge community room, spa and an outdoor barbeque area. What’s not to like? Continue reading NightWriters: FEAR OF BINGO →

Dinner and a Movie, Teri Bayus
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Unbroken — Great Story; Forgettable Movie

By Teri Bayus

125170_galUnbroken is a movie that is a testament to a human spirit that will never give up. I was impressed on most accounts, as this is the longest pre-production movie ever in Hollywood.
Universal Studios bought the rights to the story of Louis Zamperini in 1957 in the hope of developing it for Tony Curtis. The project finally got the green light after Laura Hillenbrand’s 2010 book about Zamperini became a bestseller. Continue reading Unbroken — Great Story; Forgettable Movie →

Dinner and a Movie, Teri Bayus
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Top Notch Comfort Food at Lil Bits Café

By Teri Bayus

lil bitsI’ve eaten dog, cat, rat, cockroaches, camel penis, bee larva, scorpions, spiders, and pre-born duck embryos WITHOUT ever feeling ill.
I can’t say the same for Taco Bell or McDonalds. When I need fast food, I go to the places that represent the “Diner” aspect of the food scene. Many of these places are so good it likes walking into your grandma’s kitchen.
-1My favorite new spot is Lil Bits Café in Grover Beach. Open for breakfast and lunch, they do down ts chicken fried steak. It is tender inside — you can cut it with your fork — with a nice crispy coating that is its own reward. The homemade country gravy is equally prodigious. We are fans, as are the grandkids who now yell “Bits!” as we drive by.
Lil Bits Café is located at 151 N. 7th St., just off Grand Avenue in Grover Beach. Call them at 489-8615. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and weekends 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Entertainment
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Roberta Flack, Feb. 4th

Kiosk Roberta FlackOne of the great female pop vocalists of all time and a 4-time Grammy Award-winning pop legend, Roberta Flack, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly.
Student and adult tickets range from $40.80-$91 and may be purchased in advance at the PAC Box Office, Tuesdays–Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Call (805) 756-4849 or order online at: www.calpolyarts.org. Sponsored by Roy and Linda Rawlings, Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, and KCBX 90.1 FM.
A queen of so-called soft rock, among Flack’s hits are, “Killing Me Softly,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “The Closer I Get to You,” “Tonight I Celebrate My Love,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Where is the Love?” and so many more in a career that started in the early 1970s.

Entertainment
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The Second City’s 55th Anniversary Tour

Kiosk SecondCityChicago’s powerhouse comedy troupe will celebrate 55 years of laughter with The Second City’s 55th Anniversary Tour coming to the Performing Arts center at Cal Poly at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8. Student and adult tickets range from $20.80-$36 and may be purchased in advance at the PAC Box Office, Tuesdays–Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Call 756-4849 or online at: www.calpolyarts.org. Take a peek behind the curtain, as the superstars of tomorrow present the legendary theatre’s “Best of the Best,” created by some of the biggest names in the business. It’s the perfect fusion of Second City’s hysterical history, its comically cutting-edge future and world-famous improv.