Category Archives: Autumn 2009

16,000 Mornings and Counting

She’s 80-something, still active and she’s amazing,” declares Steve Lykken, describing his friend Grace Cota. “Do you know anyone who’s worked 45 years with no days off, no vacation? She should have a presidential award!” Lykken’s praise for the vibrant octogenarian is well deserved, for Cota rises at one o’clock every morning to deliver the… Continue Reading

Designs in Gold

Offering more diversity than the name implies, Designs in Gold serves as a marvelous emporium for antique, estate and commercial jewelry, as well as what owners Jim and Ginger Cleland call “sculptures in precious metal and gemstones.” The latter, meticulously crafted by Jim, are wearable works of art that wink, nod, spin and often even… Continue Reading