Category: Life

‘Life Storms’: Encinitas woman pens Hurricane Katrina memoir

This story was reported for Seaside Courier on Aug. 19, 2015. There’s a new story on the shelves of American bookstores meant to help others overcome life’s challenges. But the author of the book, “Life Storms: Hurricane Katrina,” isn’t just offering advice. Jennifer Gremillion, a 45-year-old Encinitas resident, wrote from experience. Gremillion, a native of New Orleans, escaped Hurricane Katrina… Read more →

Friendship flourishes into beloved foundation

This story was reported for Seaside Courier on Dec. 6, 2014. A 15-year-old friendship between two men has been the premise of an impactful Encinitas nonprofit organization. Mark Patterson and Bob Nichols, who met at the local YMCA in 1999, are the founders of the Surfing Madonna Foundation. The beloved charity—which was formed in 2011 after the two covertly installed… Read more →