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TRAVEL BUG

Mediterranean cruise crosses continents and cultures

Over 11 days, the Travel Bug explored two continents and four countries, immersing ourselves in rich culture and history while celebrating a milestone anniversary.

By MARYBETH BOND SHEPPARD ·
Mediterranean cruise crosses continents and cultures
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

An ad sales rep has an open-door policy for his Belvedere garage office

Ed Meagher has been working remotely from his open-door “man cave” since he and his wife moved into their Belvedere Land Co.-owned home three years ago.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
An ad sales rep has an open-door policy for his Belvedere garage office
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A Tiburon resident reflects on a lifetime of creative endeavors

Tiburon resident Rand Crook is a writer and film producer whose credits include the 1996 indie movie ‘Chalk.'

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A Tiburon resident reflects on a lifetime of creative endeavors
NOTES FROM AN APPRAISER

Playful skeleton imagery marks unique period in Japanese garment design

Most of the kimono designs featuring skulls seem to be a nod to the literary world. The skeletons, on the other hand, are humorous and playful, like those seen in the sketches of Japanese painter and caricaturist.

By CYNTHIA SHAVER ·
Playful skeleton imagery marks unique period in Japanese garment design
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A pair of budding entrepreneurs squeeze out summer profits

Both say they’d consider professional sports if the lemonade industry turns sour.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A pair of budding entrepreneurs squeeze out summer profits
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A Tiburon man’s youth included driving a queen and hijinks on the river

Burkett, who turned 93 on June 15, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, achieving the rank of commander.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A Tiburon man’s youth included driving a queen and hijinks on the river
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A Tiburon mom reflects on global path to local life

Born in South Africa, Jennifer Freker moved to London at age 9 before studying psychology and art history at college — “uni,” she says — in Scotland, where she met her American husband.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A Tiburon mom reflects on global path to local life
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A new couple bonds over their shared love of food

The couple, who have been dating since August, say they enjoy date night at local restaurants such as Servino Trattoria, Malibu Farm and The Bungalow Kitchen, but they also love cooking together.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A new couple bonds over their shared love of food
GARDEN PLOT

Native plant society offers education, volunteer opportunities

The organization has a plethora of activities and learning experiences in and around the county’s amazing native-plant communities.

By DIANE LYNCH ·
Native plant society offers education, volunteer opportunities
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A finance exec finds his ideal family life in Belvedere

Mario Valente, a former member of Belvedere’s Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee, serves as deputy chief investment officer with Stansberry Asset Management.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A finance exec finds his ideal family life in Belvedere
CRIB NOTES

Belvedere villa with yacht asks $22 million

A Mediterranean villa with San Francisco skyline views hit the market with an 800-square-foot guest house, a “hillevator” — and a 51-foot yacht.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Belvedere villa with yacht asks $22 million
WILDFLOWER WATCH

Silver lupine among the wildflowers in bloom at Rodeo Beach

Silver lupine enriches the soil by holding atmospheric nitrogen and nurtures a relationship with other flora.

By JOAN LINN BEKINS ·
Silver lupine among the wildflowers in bloom at Rodeo Beach
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A retiree finds joy in the simple pleasures of living in Belvedere

The former contract-furniture executive moved from San Anselmo seeking a one-story home with a two-car garage on the water.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A retiree finds joy in the simple pleasures of living in Belvedere
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A Korean dish stirs doctor’s memories of medical school

The 30-minute recipe represents more than just a meal for Bermingham, who has practiced as an OB-GYN for 25 years and lived in Tiburon for 13.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A Korean dish stirs doctor’s memories of medical school
GARDEN PLOT

Think carefully about how to conserve water

No rain means no option except to turn on the spigot, unless you were smart — or hardworking — enough to have set up a system of capturing water from your downspouts.

By DIANE LYNCH ·
Think carefully about how to conserve water
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A LinkedIn executive finds peace, purpose in Tiburon

Tiburon reminds Laura Parkinson of her hometown of Hallettsville, Texas, about 120 miles east of San Antonio.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A LinkedIn executive finds peace, purpose in Tiburon
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A retired pharma rep finds joy in life’s slower pace

Strawberry resident Suzanne Brooks says she’s enjoying a calm pace of life.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A retired pharma rep finds joy in life’s slower pace
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A dad passes down his love for baseball to his three children

Mark Marsella played baseball from age 6 through high school.

By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·
A dad passes down his love for baseball to his three children
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A local dad works to pass love of soccer to daughters

Born in Iran, Tiburon resident Paul Inalou moved to the U.S. at age 12 — though he lived in Japan for two years and played on his school's soccer team.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A local dad works to pass love of soccer to daughters
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A retired physical therapist finds community connection at the Tiburon Thrift Shop

Nancy Sumner traded her career in rehabilitation for volunteering among the treasures of the local thrift store.

By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·
A retired physical therapist finds community connection at the Tiburon Thrift Shop
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