Fog and sun in equal measure,
The rainy day, the starry night,
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It's beautiful, this quaint resort,
From Devil's Slide to Davenport.
It's artichokes and pumpkin pie,
Rockfish, crab and salmon (sigh).
Albacore, gray whale, sea lion,
Buoys, foghorns, ling cod fryin'.
Thank you for your people, also,
Doris Clark and Andreotti (Aldo).
Ramaciotti (our Lucille)
Fightin' Cougars, Skanky McBeal.
Here's to the Williams: Matt, Serena and Venus;
Cindy Labuda, Silver the Weenus;
Joe, Joanne and all the Quirklings;
Drumsticks, thighs and all the turk' wings.
To the Giustis, Gwen and Bruno,
Mezzaluna: means "Half-a Moon-o."
The Izzos: Fran, Carlo, Pam and Lino,
Tres Amigos, Pastorino's.
Cunha's store, dear Bev Ashcraft.
The Senior Center, volunteer staffed.
Debra Godshall, Stephanie Bosse,
And don't forget Mike and Veron'ca Rossi.
Mark Foyer, Stacy Trevenon;
Dean Edell and Owens (Ronn).
Stools at San Benito House.
Buffalo Shirt and Gidget's blouse.
"God Bless America," Ethel Merman,
Bobby Hutcherson and Keet Nerhan.
Old Neil Young, no "Southern Man."
Sister Teresa and Lisa Curran.
Demi Lune, Orig'nal Johnny's.
Renee Ross and Ms. James (Rani)
It's Italia, Cam'ron's and Bay Books;
Princeton Seafood, both of the Tooks.
San Benito's and Odwalla;
Barry, King of Base-a ball-a.
Caddy's, Anchorage, Feed 'N Fuel,
Brewing Company and Two Fools.
Duarte's famous art'choke soups.
Michael Jordan, Man O' Hoops.
Horses, dogs, and Colin Tiurra.
St. Patty's Day and "Toora-Loora."
Jack Dehoff and Kathy Heath.
Dr. Sheppard, King of Teeth.
Fisherman, while hooks they're baitin'
Money master Wendell Cayton.
Dick Charnock with loans aplenty,
Wines from Obester and Wente.
Ryan Harris, Michael Bass
And Lauren Johnson-Williams, lass.
Chris Coulter, Christina Mello.
Marshmallow pie and ringed lime Jello.
Seema Patel, Sal Navarro.
Christmas joy, September sorrow.
Kelly Auld and Barbara Lohman
T.J. Kirkpatrick, Bellarmine yeoman.
Hawk and dove and humble sparrow,
Cozzolino, Carmen Montiero.
Patty, Mary, Craig, and Dewey.
Padre Doming. Cows all moo-ey.
We thank Thee, Lord, for all You bring,
Dreary Winter, glorious Spring.
Heroes' actions, strong and brave.
All gave some, and some all gave.
Help us all this to remember
As we pause in this November,
All we have and all we've lost,
All we've saved, and at what cost.
Your gift of freedom for all folks
That we preserve, and bear our yokes.
But for today let's raise a toast
To family and guests and hosts.
Let's sing the praises of our coast,
And carve the turkey, fully roast.
With loved one, family and friend,
We thank you, God, and say, "Amen."
Louie Castoria lives south of Half Moon Bay with his wife, Susy, their daughters, Elizabeth and Sheila, and his co-author, Silver the Weenus. Regrets to Stevie, whose last name didn't rhyme.
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