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.
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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.
Vapors
Exploring the idea of looking for solace in the silence.
The Music of Salt Creek Spurs Memories of a Life Before
Cynthia Ward muses on bluegrass music as the soundtrack for a certain stage of life.
The Language of Sports Transcends Boundaries
As we dig into March Madness here in Santa Barbara, the writer shares a tale of why whiskey and basketball are a match made in Scotland.
My Father’s Ceiling
Memories of murals and decorative touches keep a beloved father’s spirit alive.
Painting the Floor Blue
An early apartment adventure turns into a lesson in flexibility.
When Khrushchev Came to Gaviota
Every day was an adventure: Talking with the late Kate Dole at the Hollister Ranch.