Maybe Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance
A visit with Harry Masatani of Guadalupe.
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Reflections on The Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers
The communal comfort of a good walk shared.
A Blessed Life: My Father, the Preacher, the Santa Barbara Legend
The daughter of “Weed Jesus” shares her memories of one of State Street’s most memorable characters.
Basie the Cat
A son remembers his mother and her beloved cat, Basie.
Looking Back at What Was Once the Future
From today’s vantage point, our writer looks back at what was once the future.
My First Match at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
The start of the Pacific Coast Open was full of exciting athleticism and an elegant social scene.
Glitter, Sweat, and Smiles
You heard about the training — now writer Jamie Knee tells us what it was really like to be dancing her feathers off in the Santa Barbara Solstice Parade.
On Eternal Patrol
My father, Floyd Proffitt, was a battlewagon and submariner sailor who served on three submarines, including the USS ‘Thresher’ during World War II.
Reflections of a Post-War German
Today’s Middle East tragedies strike a powerful chord for a Santa Barbara woman who grew up in post-war Germany.
Stories from a Cookbook
The recipes may be faded, but for our My Life contributor, the memories are still in focus.