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Guest post by Pat Reardon. Several years ago during a wine tasting tour of Tuscany and Umbria we bought an incredible bottle of Amarone. We have saved it over the years for a very special occasion.  When we bought our Casa in Loreto over three years ago we agreed that...

Guest post by Jane Lurie. End of week one (and 1/2) in Loreto This was an especially full week in Loreto. So many SF Bay Area friends were here. Lots of excitement in Agua Viva...two housewarming parties, one birthday party and our first "Outdoor Movie Night", using an accommodating building next...

First, some quotes about jealousy: "Jealousy in romance is like salt in food.  A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening." --Maya Angelou "O jealousy! thou magnifier of trifles." -- Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller "O! beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is...

Guest post by Jane Lurie. I love food. I love eating food prepared by the many culinary wonders who I am fortunate to call friends. I love ordering and eating food at restaurants. On occasion I even love cooking food. This trip we had decided not to go town to...

For Mozart's birthday the SF Symphony featured Michael Tilson Thomas, the symphony's music director, playing and conducting Mozart's Piano Concerto Number 23 in A Major, K 488, as well as two not frequently played works by Stravinsky - his Octet (for winds and brasses) and his Pulcinella Suite. Stravinsky Octet The...

Guest post by Pat Reardon. “Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”  – Shel Silverstein And, anything does happen at Dragon’s latest production, An...

Guest post by Jane Lurie. In the years following our purchase of our home in Loreto Bay, in May, 2005, we attended many HomeOwners' Gatherings. These were so much fun. We met many of our dear friends on those trips. One of our favorite memories from those days is of...

The custom lots appear to have a lot of work going on for most.

Guest post by Pat Reardon. Jean Webster’s charming 1912 novel Daddy Long Legs is the inspiration for TheatreWorks newest production. This delightful world premiere romantic musical is a feast for the spirit.   Webster’s classic novel tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a talented orphan who unexpectedly receives the gift of a...

It's difficult to believe I've been in Loreto for a month already. Its not so difficult for Tanni as she has to go home this weekend while I get another month to enjoy chasing contractors that are repairing our house. Ah, the joys of long distance home...