Big, Bad & Ugly Surf Contest 2009
by Kevin Cole

Morro Rock by Dennis Young

USCG Surf Boats by Malcolm Riordan

Great Blue Heron by Nan Carder

Thoughtful by Chuck Abbe

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Atascadero Writers Group

Timing                by Connie Shepard

While on my morning
dog and nature walk
I watched the ducks,
geese and other water fowl
swim about in what’s left
of the lake.

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The Elements of Life by Lucille Bosco

Mercury will continue to be stationed in Pisces until the 12th when it transitions into the air sign of Aquarius, , which is another “kettle of fish” all together. Aquarius is symbolized by a woman pouring water. Many think Aquarius is a water sign. However, it is an air sign. Caroline W. Casey (1998), clarifies the issue with this statement ..,” Read More

Frustrated Local Writer by Rose Marie Zurkan

Rose Marie is trying something a little different, serializing a book she has written — "The Evil Men Do." Each month she will be sharing a chapter with you. As the months go by, you will be able to go back and re-read previous chapters if you wish to. Read More

Genie's Pocket by Jeanie Greensfelder

The Meeting

Hiking to Point Buchon
the ground is dry and brown.
A coyote watches me—
he blends into the brush;
bronze legs highlight tawny fur. . .
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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 are Steve Corey, Linda McDonald, Rick Derevan, Bob Canepa, Mike Bush, Mike Vieira, D. P. Kuras, Howard Ignatius, Ronnie Goyette, Mimi Ditchie, Nan Calora, Marlin Harms, Beth Sargent, Fred Moore, Michelle Maani, Jerry Kirkhart, David Pasillas, Sam McMillan, Dave Lawrence, Alice Cahill, Elizabeth Haslam, James Crawford, Steve Udell, Jeff Carvalo, Greg Smith, Patrick Dirlam, Spencer Riffle, Don Hencerson, Dagmar Collins, and DDon Quintana. See More

One Poet's Perspective by Jane Elsdon

 "Butterflies are everywhere!" shouted Jacob, our bright blue-eyed, copper-capped three-and-a-half year old great-grandson, glowing with excitement.  "Butterflies are everywhere!"    Read More

Opera SLO by Kathryn Bumpass

 Mesmerizing ocean views at the Dolphin Bay resort in Pismo Beach provide the perfect backdrop for Opera San Luis Obispo’s annual Valentine-themed afternoon of song. Join the fun as OperaSLO presents some of Broadway’s best-loved romantic musical numbers. There’s also a sneak preview of their May production of Show Boat. Read More

Practicing Poetic Justice by Deborah Tobola

What is prison really like? Imagine a small city with its own vernacular, customs and cultural codes. If you work there, as I did, your view is different from the people who live there. But you can imagine what it might feel like to be incarcerated, as I have in this poem.Read More

Shutterbugs by Greg Smith

“The Asahi Pentax H1A with a 50mm f2.8 lens is a 35mm film format camera that produces superior quality film shots. Having a shutter speed of T, B, 1-1/1000sec, you can set this Pentax camera to catch your subject in action…”

That was the advertisement that sent me to the local Pasadena camera store in 1966. 

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Valencia Peak Panorama by Howard Ignatius