Paraiso Hot Springs
Historical images of Paraiso Hot Springs.
Paraiso gang. The wonderful Paraiso lives on in the memories of people who rented cabins there over the years. Here are some of those folks at a recent reunion.Josh Rutkoff the unofficial "mayor" of Paraiso.
Paraiso Hot Springs a gift of nature, was destroyed by "money men" in 2003. This legendary Shangri La... hidden away in the Santa Lucia Mountains...was known for it's mythological healing waters and rustic vistas through wonderful palm groves while soaking in the waters!
Palm Tree Sketches by Kearney:2003 . A new palm sprouts while the Old Man trees sway in the warm mountain breezes.Hot tub cartoon drawn for a Good Times story in 1976.
The Muse Process
The Many Faces of Man
Tropical Images
I Knew Them When!
Carol Sveilich,MA ...from Cabrillo College student to best selling author! We met in the 1970's in college. Now in the 2000's she is a widely respected author of the book Just Fine (unmasking concealed chronic illness and pain) and lives in the San Diego,CA area.
Carol (circa:1973 )photo: Ken Kearney
Kearney and Sveilich in yesteryears.
Ann and Mike the Hollywood Connection!Santa Cruz 2004. Here is Mike with his wife Ann in downtown Santa Cruz...They both work in Hollywood behind the scenes. Ann in the costume department for various top stage performances and Mike as crew for TV and concert events. I worked with Mike at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk in the 1970's.Mike holds camera over his head at the Boardwalk circa:1976
Janea with Kearney circa 2006
Janea: A friend from the past. I first meet her at Cabrillo College in the 1970's. She became a great friend. I didn't know she was one of the foremost Belly Dancers of the area! She has also become an activist for many worthwhile causes.
Carol (circa:1973 )photo: Ken Kearney
Kearney and Sveilich in yesteryears.
Ann and Mike the Hollywood Connection!Santa Cruz 2004. Here is Mike with his wife Ann in downtown Santa Cruz...They both work in Hollywood behind the scenes. Ann in the costume department for various top stage performances and Mike as crew for TV and concert events. I worked with Mike at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk in the 1970's.Mike holds camera over his head at the Boardwalk circa:1976
Janea with Kearney circa 2006
Janea: A friend from the past. I first meet her at Cabrillo College in the 1970's. She became a great friend. I didn't know she was one of the foremost Belly Dancers of the area! She has also become an activist for many worthwhile causes.
Seeking Out the Wise Old Man
Clouds! Wonderful Clouds!
Ken with Aunt Helen
My fathers sister was a world traveler and a career librarian.Helen with her mother (my grandmother) about to depart for Hawaii on the SS Manoa in 1929 for a job with the library in the islands.Helen and her "book car" circa:1929 Hawaii.
Check out this shipboard menu. click picture for detail
Ship luggage tag circa:1929
Later in her life ....my Aunt Helen would throw her own biirthday parties, usually at a fancy hotel in San Francisco.
Check out this shipboard menu. click picture for detail
Ship luggage tag circa:1929
Later in her life ....my Aunt Helen would throw her own biirthday parties, usually at a fancy hotel in San Francisco.
Inspirational Artists
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