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Intuitive Touch Massage and Wellness “I feel your pain” by Eric Smith

Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But People will never forget how you made them feel.” This is most certainly true in my field and Intuitive Touch Massage and Wellness does just that. Our clients feel rejuvenated, energized, relaxed and pain or tension is dramatically decreased. How do we do this? Here are just a few of the body work therapies we offer.

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“Still Safe At Home At the Movies….Politics and Election Time” November 2020 Vol, I, No. 8 by Stephanie Mardesich

November is the big national and regional election month in the U.S.A., this year with Presidential candidates among other political offices on the ballot. Films pertaining to the back room and front page antics of government provide historical reference, provide insight, can be amusing, as if the “real thing” isn’t that, and provocatively entertaining from “Mr. Smith” to “Betty Boop” enjoy the plethora of politics at the movie!

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Hoofing It Up at 70 by Deborah Paul

Since we couldn’t plan a big 70th birthday backyard bash without getting the electricity and water turned off, my husband Jim and I decided to do something really different. Once a well-kept secret, The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort located in Solvang, CA in the San Ynez valley, is a high-end destination for families, couples or individuals with plenty of down-home activities.

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Taj Campton Place - Executive Chef Srijith Gopinathan by Debika Sen

The elegant doors to the prestigious Taj Campton Place in San Francisco are finally open! Waiting impatiently in the kitchen of Spice Route, is Merlin Executive Chef Srijith Gopinath! I can envision him sprucing up his kitchen with fresh spices, best raw ingredients discovered at the Farmers Markets as his genius mind is concocting new dining experiences.

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“Still Safe At Home At the Movies….From Harvest To Halloween” October 2020 Vol, I, No. 7 by Stephanie Mardesich

October is typically harvest time, especially in the wine country of California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys. As the season shifts from summer to autumn, with brilliant amber, gold colors it’s also a time of spooky themes with tales of witches, goblins and Jack O’Lanterns culminating with long-standing tradition in the USA “All Hollows Eve” often celebrated Halloween Day October 31

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Harbor Seals of Flat Rock Documentary by Andre Navarro of Ocean Earth Green

I'm Andre Navarro, Southern California freediver and videographer. I create ocean life awareness videos with the purpose of sharing the beautiful underwater world and it's life with as many people as possible. I believe through sharing these amazing views and experiences, it will help motivate viewers to be more conservation minded in our thoughts and actions.

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Non-churned Ice Cream Recipe By Pastry Chef Tracey Oshiro

On those really hot summers where it’s just too much trouble to pull out the heavy ice cream maker and get that 10 pounds of ice that is just going to melt before you can even start the process. Or you forgot to put the container in the freezer for the counter top ice cream maker. Here’s this rich and creamy gelato style ice you make with just a mixer and about 5 ingredients. One of my favorite ice cream flavors is my Orange Cognac ice cream that I serve with a fruit pie like peach or apple or poached pears. I add the zest and juice of one orange and 1/4 cup of Cognac to my ice cream base.

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