Loni Stark
2011 Loreto Calendar: Dusk to dawn
Cathy's photos were taken on a trip in early July and captures the stunning scenery of Loreto, Baja California Sur from dusk to dawn.
Louvre Museum, Paris: What is beauty?
Flash! And there is was, a slightly blurred image of Nike of Samothrace.
Artist Diaries: Watercolor effects using oils
Lee, my teacher, seems conflicted. On the one hand she tells me I should paint it as well as I can. On the other she notes it must look crappy before it looks good.
The scoop on shave ice
"How is shave ice different than a slushy or snow cone? Or are they the same thing?" I asked the lady behind the counter.
2011 Loreto Calendar: Recollections of spring
Dave Moser and his wife operate a travel agency, and every spring they bring a group to Loreto to explore its wonders.
Class in session at L’Ecole No. 41 winery
I really enjoyed the 2007 Estate Perigee, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and their 2007 Estate Merlot.
“Before you jet” Oyster mushroom and beet salad recipe
I had a gorgeous selection of Oyster Mushrooms: freshly-picked, succulent in texture and intoxicating in fragrance.
2011 Loreto Calendar: Bridge to Shangri-la
I noticed so many featured the breathtaking and distinctive bridge that many of us who visit Loreto have come to love.
Artist Diaries: The end and new beginnings
In the end, I always accept her suggestions and prove Lee right. I struggle, yet ultimately, it makes sense to take her expert insights.
Fourth of July on the Big Island
Even Elvis showed up on Alii Drive for this year's Independence Day parade on the Big Island Hawaii.







