Monica Turner

Monica Turner
Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.

My favorite movie moments: ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’

Why not share a favorite movie moment? Maybe you'll agree, or have your own memorable ones. Hitchcock is one of my all-time favorites. Everything about...

‘The Dark Knight’ combines epic storytelling, visceral action and Joker redux

Almost 20 years ago, Jack Nicholson, dressed in outlandish purples, greens with an electronic Prince soundtrack thumping in the background bellowed "Wait'll they get...

Holiday Gift Idea: The top 10 magazine subscriptions (and 5 to avoid)

Although the online world has put a dent in the traditional magazine publishing model, there are still plenty of hard copy magazines (and newspapers...
Tabor Canyon Loreto

Loreto Bay: Tabor Canyon an ideal hike

We traveled with several of these little froggie fellows with orange spots....does anyone know if this is a frog or a toad? Nothing like we had ever seen....
Mexican Style coffee table book

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I’ve been advised that the market has now switched to Saturdays until further notice! Apparently they told people who shopped at last weeks...

Sunday Market queries

In spite of the fact that I have lived here for years, the intricacies of the Sunday Market still befuddle me. 90% of...

One needs light to cook!

Loni and Clint I noticed in earlier pictures of the Nueva Chica model that the amount of lighting in the kitchen will be of poor...

Pescado

I hear Dan Getman is trying to catch all the fish before I get there Thursday! Somebody stop him! What fun technology! Thanks...

Something To Be Thankful For, Gas Prices!

When gas prices were rising I heard a lot of people talk about it. No one seems to be bringing up the fact...