An enchanted backdrop of towering redwoods and autumn foliage provided a welcoming invitation for all that attended the annual Hospice of Santa Cruz County Memorial Wall Open House.
Walking into the Gallagher home in Aptos is like walking into a sports museum. A ceiling-high glass case holds jerseys, caps, pennants, and countless other memorabilia from the San Jose Sharks and San Francisco Giants.
When my late husband, Paul, and I decided to move here from Southern California more than 15 years ago, one of the main reasons we chose to live in Santa Cruz County was because of its natural beauty.