Photos from the Vault: When the post office first teamed up with Mr. ZIP

AUGUST 7, 1963

LIVING WITH THE PAST

Zoey Schrage began collecting antiques when she was 15, picking

Design Notebook: Backyard pools that enhance, not overwhelm

There was a time when backyard pools revolved around the idea of “bigger is better.” Faux boulders, waterfalls and musters transformed backyards into something from the Las Vegas Strip.

WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE

Marne and Fred Ventura were not too surprised when their garden was chosen for the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s annual Garden Tour in May. The possibility of hosting such an event was a consideration when they were planning their house and garden.

The Grapevine: Riesling makers try to shed grape’s sweet reputation

Riesling is one of the world’s most under-appreciated grapes, especially among American wine drinkers. Sommeliers love it because it’s so versatile and easy to pair with a variety of foods. Ditto wine writers. But American consumers can’t seem to shed the misconception that all riesling is sweet, and sophisticated wine drinkers aren’t supposed to like sweet wines.

Pet Tales: Rescued, revived and sent home

The house my friends and I rented many years ago in Morro Bay seemed to be a stopping spot for lost or injured animals. I don’t know what it was about the place, but we returned and rescued many animals in the couple years we lived there. None of us ever minded helping these lost and sad animals; it just was something we were compelled to do.

Linda Lewis Griffith: Love's ebbs and flows

Sometimes my husband and I are in harmony. We coo to each other like newlyweds. We giggle at each other’s jokes. We cherish each moment we spend together. At other times, though, we’re like arch enemies. We hiss and spit like a pair of angry alley cats. Our lives seem horribly out of sync.

Photos from the vault: Arne Nybak left an indelible mark on SLO arts scene

FEBRUARY 9, 1963

Rollin' down the road

Rising fuel costs have put a dent in demand for RV sales and also caused many owners to scale back travel plans, but some families say RVing remains affordable and still others balance the costs with their American dream of lightin’ out for the territory

A swirl, then a smile

During a talk to friends and fans at San Luis Obispo Art Center recently, artist Tim Anderson quoted a line from “Truckin’ ” by the Grateful Dead.

AN ARTIST’S COLOR WHEEL

Don and Karyl Koberg have always been drawn to places of warmth and color. They both grew up amid the cultural stew of New Orleans. They travel frequently to Mediterranean countries and split their time between San Luis Obispo and a vacation home in Mexico.

Pet Tales: Tina the cat chose the family

‘This is our precious Tina that we got from H. A. R. T in January,” writes Joyce Renshaw. “She is such a super cat and, of course, very smart. She was found a year ago with six baby kitties and brought to H. A. R. T. They fostered her out until the babies could be adopted, which they were, and she stayed at H. A. R. T until she picked us out the day we came to get a cat.

Linda Lewis Griffith: Are you missing the mark with your man?

My 30-something client sat dejectedly in her chair. “I’ve blown it again,” she sighed. “I’ve gotten involved with another loser.”

NOT JUST HEARST’S ARCHITECT

Mark Wilson was first smitten by the architecture of Julia Morgan in the early 1970s while he was working on his bachelor’s degree in history at UC Berkeley.

AN ARTIST FROM THE START

Most parents steer their children toward a lucrative career. Judy Lyon had her sights set on becoming a veterinarian, but since it wasn’t a popular vocation for women in her day, her folks nixed that idea.

Photos from the Vault: Remembering a time when a fill-up cost less than a fin

JULY 16, 1959

A man of action

Like the main character in his debut novel, Andrew Peterson is a helicopter pilot and an expert marksman.

Home Design: BEING PRESENT IN THE FUTURE

Some prefer the history and character of an older home. Others attempt to emulate the work of Old World craftsmen. But for David and Diana Salmon, modern design offers the greatest appeal.

Design Notebook: High impact gardens withminimal effort

It’s summertime, and the gardening is easy. Or at least it is for many of our county’s coastal dwellers.

Garden: A BLUE-RIBBON GARDEN IN PASO

Eli Afana’s roots are planted deep in Paso Robles soil. The farmhouse that he built in 1979 sits on a portion of the nut farm that was planted by his father, Nicoli, who emigrated from Syria. After Nicoli died, Elias and his brother each inherited one-third of the land, while their mother, Dorothy, remained in her home.

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