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It’s a Sweet Life at the Chocolate

Aug 30, 2006 09:33PM ● By Don Kindred

Kim Maya of Schmid’s Chocolate poses with a popular favorite - a beautiful gift box with the choice of an original art postcard (suitable for mailing) by famed local artist, Rick Delanty. With a fetching smile, owner Kim Maya cooks and dispenses chocolates with expert skill and graciousness from Schmid’s Chocolates, located at the top of Avenida Del Mar, next to the Sun Post Newspaper office.

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Talking to the Animals

Aug 30, 2006 09:32PM ● By Don Kindred

“Look over here.” “Take a deep breath.” There is no response, just two mournful eyes and a gently wagging tail from a four-legged patient, who hasn’t the faintest idea what this human in a white coat is saying.

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Salon Bamboo Jamie Springer Atelier of Good Luck

Aug 30, 2006 09:28PM ● By Don Kindred

Jamie Springer owner of Salon Bamboo on Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente.In Chinese, the character for bamboo means good luck. It was just the name Salon Bamboo owner Jamie Springer was looking for when he finally fulfilled his dream of owning a hair salon of his very own.

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The Me-Munchi Mode... At Avila’s El Ranchito Restaurant

Aug 29, 2006 10:51PM ● By Don Kindred

Stop by Avila’s right in the center of downtown San Clemente. Ooof. I needed to snap open that top button of my loosest fitting jeans, purposely worn in anticipation of eating some fine Mexican food.

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ANTARCTICA Plodding in Penguin Poo

May 05, 2006 11:44AM ● By Don Kindred

Loud swishes of water and brisk, rasping brush strokes followed until I was encouraged to lower my leg back into the icy water, and raise the other for a similar thorough cleansing treatment

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New Port in San Jose Del Cabo

May 05, 2006 11:31AM ● By Greg Niemann

Changes-big changes—are coming to San José del Cabo, that “other” Cabo, the town closer to the Los Cabos Airport. In the early days, from downtown San José a little dirt road crossed the upper estuary and ended at a small beach village called La Playita.

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Surf Scene

May 05, 2006 11:27AM ● By Don Kindred

In my winter’s column, I mentioned younger surfers, due to the lack of proper preparations for their contests, often negate much of their unlimited mental drive.

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White Horses Restaurant & Bar Best New Restaurant 2005

May 05, 2006 09:54AM ● By Don Kindred

Selected as the best new restaurant of 2005 in Orange County by the OC City Search, San Clemente’s by-the-pier White Horses Restaurant & Bar has become so popular the repeat business outnumbers first time customers. I spoke to one Talega couple on their fourth visit claiming, “This is the best place to eat in Orange County.”

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Mariachis – The Tempo of Mexico

Feb 05, 2006 12:38PM ● By Greg Niemann

The uplifting sounds and homey folk lyrics of mariachi music have become an integral part of the Mexican culture and history. Indeed, it appears the entire Mexican psyche is interwoven with the brassy and bold tempo produced by sombrero-clad men in tight-fitting pants, frilly shirts and waist-length jackets.

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~ Pine Manor ~ An Enchanting Land

Feb 05, 2006 12:24PM ● By Don Kindred

Inland from San Juan Capistrano, about 22 miles up the Ortega Highway, nestled secretly amongst the pines, there dwells a magical place. Its name is Pine Manor and upon entering its domain one steps into a fairyland complete with forest foliage, tinkling chimes, and Hobbit-like, earthen buildings.

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