Category Archives: Family

Surf Forecasting for Invasions During World War II Chapter 4 Forecasting Waves for the Normandy Invasion by John C. Crowell

Posted on June 3, 2026 by admin

Chapter 4 Forecasting Waves for the Normandy Invasion from Surf Forecasting for Invasions During World War II by John C. Crowell by John C. Crowell Professor of Geology Emeritus University of California, Santa Barbara Marty Magic books, Santa Cruz, California … Continue reading →

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Magical Mother’s Day Memories

Posted on April 30, 2022 by marty

All of our families have milestone mother’s day memories. Here is a visual album of a few of ours.  Not necessarily in chronological order.                   In honor and celebration of working mother’s … Continue reading →

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Lady X and Lady Agnew of Lochnaw – John Singer Sargent – Benjamin Eakins Calligraphy

Posted on October 2, 2018 by marty

In mid September, 2018, Art and I visited New York. We stayed with friends in Hoboken and for two of our three days, commuted into New York to spend time at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several months back, Art … Continue reading →

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The Gail Project – An Okinawa-American Dialogue

Posted on November 11, 2017 by marty

Having heard that my husband Art was born and raised in Okinawa Japan, Shelby Graham, director/curator of the Sesnon Art Gallery at U.C.S.C. contacted him. The opening of  The Gail Project: An Okinawan-American Dialogue would be the following week. ‘The … Continue reading →

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Cataclysmania Inspiration

Posted on September 7, 2016 by marty

                  Having just sculpted a new Cosmos Ring, I am reflecting on where my inspiration for this design came from. Van Gough’s Starry Night, thick with swirls of cosmic paint, and one … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Goddess

Posted on September 2, 2016 by marty

Although I may be somewhat prejudiced in how I view my compassionate, intelligent, talented and beautiful daughter, it was a wonderful experience to watch Alisha’s transformation from grounded mother, daughter, wife and jeweler into the realm of Goddess. Alisha met … Continue reading →

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Archipelago Moon Dragon Pendant

Posted on June 1, 2016 by marty

This  one of a kind, Archipelago Moon Dragon Pendant has been gestating for five years. I am proud to announce that just last week, John graduated with honors from S.F.S.U. with his Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Remembrance for John J. Chambers Crowell

Posted on December 29, 2015 by marty

John J Chambers Crowell passed away on May 13th, an hour into his 99th year. Santa Barbara News Press Obituary. May 2015, Because of our families schedule, we celebrate my father’s 98th birthday a week early.  On Friday morning, May … Continue reading →

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Grandfather’s Clock

Posted on June 2, 2015 by marty

I was fortunate that as a child my parents read to me.  My father read to me from the Jungle Book, Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island,  just to name a few. My mother read me what was age appropriate beginning … Continue reading →

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Sensei – Star, Shining in our Hearts

Posted on April 18, 2015 by marty

Our guardian dog, Sensei-Star, passed away this April, 2015. Sensei-Star kept us company both in the studio and in the office and watched over Alisha and her family in her off duty hours.             Alisha … Continue reading →

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