Community Member Spotlight
This is where I get to know someone from the community a little better and share their story with you. It can be a long-time resident or someone who's recently discovered our little hamlet on the coast. The idea is to connect you with community members who you may see every day but don’t really know. Everyone has a story. I like to find out what their path to the beach entailed, what their life here looks like, and what community means to them. The more people we meet, the more we see how we are all connected.
My goal is to spotlight someone every six weeks. Let me know in the comments or drop me an email if you want to suggest someone I should interview.
Manzanita Connections – June 3, 2025
It’s my pleasure to share Maggie Blanke-Hewitt’s story with you this week. She is the positive energy behind Dragonfly Crystals and Gallery in Wheeler. Maggie and her husband Ted have been coming to Manzanita and driving up and down the coast for over 40 years. Last September they opened up their shop next to the
Manzanita Connections – April 22, 2025
Presenting the second “Connecting With” interview, which officially makes it a series! This is where I get to know someone from the community a little better and share their story with you. When I saw the “Base Camp Manzanita” sign hanging in front of the 447 Laneda building that houses
Manzanita Connections – March 11, 2025
I’m delighted to bring you the first in a new series of “Connecting With” interviews.* This is where I get to know someone from the community a little better and share their story with you. Last week I sat down with Drew Crossley and his wife Jackie Stuber. This seemed like perfect timing to introduce (or perhaps re-introduce) the two of them for severa…