Monthly Archives: January 2016

Profile Response: West Coast Millennials, Santa Barbara, CA

Posted on January 7, 2016 by paulefallon

I’ve been to Santa Barbara before, so I knew what to expect. Miles of Spanish stucco, acres of red tile roof, tall billowing palm trees, the cyan sea. A spot so perfect it makes people think they’re special. I’m from … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Tom Black, San Luis Obispo, CA

Posted on January 6, 2016 by paulefallon

Tom Black is successful software entrepreneur who sold his business and enjoys elaborate house projects in retirement. He’s renovating his kitchen, building am impressive screening room and installing a terraced garden with outdoor lighting display at his hillside home. All … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Kathleen and Reuben Basil, Los Osos, CA

Posted on January 5, 2016 by paulefallon

Kathleen and Reuben Basil are engineers with a quirky sense of humor. That’s the only way I can figure how a mechanical engineer who designs solar energy systems (Reuben) and a civil engineer who specializes in storm water mitigation (Kathleen) … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Murdock Martin, Pacific Valley, CA

Posted on January 4, 2016 by paulefallon

Big Sur is much more than a beach. The rugged terrain that cliffs into the sea proclaims the end of the continent. Millions drive the scenic, circuitous route; thousands bicycle the Pacific Coast Trail, yet very few people actually live … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Scott Joly, Real Estate Agent, Santa Cruz, CA

Posted on January 3, 2016 by paulefallon

One way some people shake the yoke of economic expectation is to choose where they want to live, and then cobbling together jobs, consulting, or free-lancing gigs instead of chasing the optimal job, wherever that may be. By and large, … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Liese Siegenthaler, Monterey, CA

Posted on January 2, 2016 by paulefallon

Liese Siegenthaler’s got a ready smile; articulate demeanor and an open countenance. She could be a graduate student in environmental studies or psychology. Instead, Liese is tackling two of our planet’s biggest challenges – terrorism and climate change – in … Continue reading →

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New Years Greetings – 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 by paulefallon

New Year is a time of fresh starts and resolution, the determination to do things better than last year. But 2016 feels different to me, as I am in the middle of things. Rather than seeking the new, I look … Continue reading →

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