As if yesterday’s election wasn’t already historic, the aftermath took it to another level.
Across the country, huge crowds gathered in the streets — as if it were New Year’s Eve — in celebration of a new leader. And, of course, there was the massive crowd at Grant Park in Chicago, which reflected the great crowds in Europe, […]
Posted on November 5th, 2008 by Pat
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It’s pretty rare to read about San Luis Obispo County in the surf press. And it’s even more rare to read about local female surfers. But a couple of women with local ties stand out.
In next week’s Ticket, we’ll feature Pismo Beach native Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to drop into huge waves at Mavericks, who will be coming to […]
Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Pat
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While I’m always impressed with great singers, a great voice doesn’t do that much for me without great songs. So to me a great songwriter with an average voice is worth much more than a great singer who can’t write songs (a.k.a., ”American Idol” contestants).
But every now and then you get someone who can both sing and […]
Posted on August 25th, 2008 by Pat
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My pants are soaked.
I just shot some video for an upcoming feature on surfer/shaper/painter/musician Shane Stoneman, and, well — I really wanted to get some shots of him in the water. So, of course, I just had to get to the ocean.
I know — tough gig.
That video, which will also feature music from Stoneman’s new CD, “Days […]
Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Pat
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I have to admit, I was a little surprised this spring when I heard that the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival was planning on doing a tribute to surf film maker Bud Browne.
Not because of the tribute — Browne was certainly worthy. But what surprised me was that Browne was going to be there.
”Bud […]
Posted on July 28th, 2008 by Pat
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I’m not old enough to be one of those people who scans the obituaries for friends. But every now and then I read them because 1.) it’s good to be reminded of mortality, and 2.) they often contain interesting stories.
Case in point: The obituary of former Shell Beach resident Robert Henry Dourson, who died in […]
Posted on June 20th, 2008 by Pat
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New Documentary “Surfwise” Explores Unusual Family’s Endless Summer
Imagine growing up in a 24-foot RV, surfing every day and never having to go to school.
Sounds completely awesome, doesn’t it?
Now picture sharing that camper with eight siblings and two parents — who, by the way, have more than healthy sex drive.
Ick, right?
But that’s the lifestyle the Paskowitz […]
Posted on June 3rd, 2008 by Pat
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Joni Mitchell’s Classic Strikes a Chord
Well, I guess there’s some irony that Joni Mitchell and Mitchell Park share a name.
SLO residents opposed to the city putting a parking lot in the downtown park have been posting signs declaring “Don’t Pave Paradise,” a reference to Mitchell’s 1970 classic song, “Big Yellow Taxi.”
The song gets to […]
Posted on May 7th, 2008 by Pat
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Inspired by the Maverick’s contest going on in Half Moon Bay, I decided to get out to the beach myself on Saturday. Not surfing, of course (My performance in much smaller conditions Sunday would serve to remind me why I’ll never be a big wave guy). But as an observor.
A friend had told me there […]
Posted on January 13th, 2008 by Pat
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