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Christene Meyers
Feb 10, 20225 min read


Family reunion features music, laughter, food, tears, 88-year age span
Family reunion and birthday weekend for Cookie Meyers, center, featured 45 family and close friends for meals and music, and...

Christene Meyers
Aug 17, 20183 min read


Seattle based Candere offers delightfully different day on the waterways
Seattle based Candere offers delightfully different day on the waterways Seattle's lovely bays and inlets provide picturesque harbor for hundreds of boats, photographed near sunset from Candere. IT'S PERSONALIZED, HISTORIC, COMFY, WITH SPLENDID SCENERY, COMMENTARY AND COCKTAILS! Cookie takes notes as Candere glides into Lake Union. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Born and raised near Seattle's waters, Captain Dylan knows his boat and town. Among the houses yo

Christene Meyers
Mar 31, 20173 min read


Clifton's in Los Angeles - an eccentric wonder world of food, art, kitsch, tradition
Clifton's in Los Angeles "It's unlike anything you might imagine," said our friend Sue, a native Angelina. She grew up as a Clifton's patron, coming to the cafeteria with her family and still enjoying the occasional Clifton's foray today. She was right. Nothing like it.

Christene Meyers
Mar 10, 20174 min read


Musical treats shower San Diego, ushering in a six pack of yule cheer
Horton Grand Theatre is a perfect venue for the delightfully rendered radio play version of "Miracle on 34th Street." Jennifer Grimm,...

Christene Meyers
Dec 16, 20164 min read


Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve recalls long-ago California: A bit of country in the midst of a busy city
WE WERE delighted to discover that remains of the prehistoric culture can still be found, with artifacts and fossils in the ranch house named after those lovely "little cliffs" on the hills.
A plaque denotes Rancho Santa Maria de los
Penasquitos, with parts of the original walls.
The ruins of stalwart structures of adobe are fascinating, and the splendid canyon and walking trails wind through 4,000 acres of the Penasquitos and Lopez canyons. It's one of the largest urban

Christene Meyers
Jul 8, 20164 min read


Tragedy strikes as young musical talent succumbs to heart condition
Good-bye Marlee: We will miss your sweet smile, music and precocious wit. SATURDAY MEMORIAL CELEBRATES BRIEF, LOVING LIFE OF MARLEE CLUFF...

Christene Meyers
Apr 15, 20163 min read


Hearst Castle California coast tour shows off one man's dream -- his eclectic artistic vision
Perched high above the Pacific Ocean, Hearst Castle is a dazzling blend of opulence, history, and coastal beauty. From its grand rooms filled with European art to sweeping ocean views along the rugged California coastline, this iconic estate offers a glimpse into a world of luxury unlike any other.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 11, 20144 min read
Baby Christena has Hillary's "Village" behind her, meeting her Down Syndrome handicap head on
Child born with Down Syndrome sparks love, unity, courage in Cosgriffe family Christena's auntie Misha bestowed a pretty new dress!...

Christene Meyers
Jul 27, 20136 min read
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