Photo by Kevin Cole:        Big, Bad & Ugly Surf Contest 2009

Photo by Dennis Young:        Morro Rock

Photo by Malcolm Riordan:        USCG Surf Boats

Fabulous Flavors!

Receive a reminder to visit the Journal when the next issue or update is available. Send email to Update with "Update" in the subject line and be automatically joined.

Or . . . Do you Tweet? We do. Follow us on Twitter.

Art Talk by Jayne Behman

The Arts bridge the gap between differences in cultures, languages, and physical and mental capabilities. They are the source for tolerance, an equalizer even if for moments.   Read More

Genie's Pocket by Jeanie Greensfelder

1950 Televised Debutante Ball

In my pink pajamas,
I imagine I am the princess
I see on television,
gliding down the aisle,
bowing before the court.

I step across a stained rug,
drop to one knee,
and lower my head,
ignoring the dog
who licks my face. . . . Read More

Great Shots by Jerry Kirkhart & Steve Corey

Our photo editors bring you some of their favorite coastal images for the month. This month's featured local photographers include Mimi Ditchie, Ashala Tylor, Pam Link, Michelle Maani, Linda Tanner, Andrew Redding, Steve Corey, Bill Bouton, James "Dan" O'Connell, Howard Ignatius, Debra Cooper, Dawn Beattie, Dave Johnson, Don Quintana, Teddy Llovet, James Crawford, Gary Powell, Jerry Kirkhart, Beth Sargent, Cleve Nash, Rob DeGraff, Mike Baird, Mary Sampson, Cheryl Strahl, and Liz Haslam. See More

One Poet's Perspective

In the heart of winter cold, February finds us celebrating the fire of love and its many permutations.  Poet Glenna Luschei's two most recent books offer worthy explorations of that universal theme.   Read More

Wildheart by Mandy Davis

the mouth forms a querulous O
the eyes swim in an all but void world
having forgotten psychotic strains
 of innocence pandered
 and dashed dreams
of a life lost . . . . Read More

Interested in taking Belly Dance Classes? Click here.

Photo by Howard Ignatius: Valencia Peak

Peregrine Falcon image on banner by Cleve Nash