June 3, 2020

Tonight’s Theme: Gift

“Bigger is Better!”

Growing up, Missy’s family plays Secret Santa. Her brother learns quick how to find the right priced gift to fill up the stocking.

“Swiss Army Knife”

Andy reminisces about shared experiences with brothers receiving and giving gifts. Not everyone can keep track of whose gift belongs to whom. Andy seeks to resolve this dilemma.

“A Gift Given Twice”

Michele once lived in a community with a heavy focus on a mindful way of living. When she moves to Cambria Michele explores other approaches to life. The recent virus and quarantine creates an opportunity for Michele to reinvent herself. Let’s listen to her journey.

“The Start of It All”

For Christmas at age 16, Rick receives a little, simple, non-fancy 35mm camera. The camera sets Rick on a journey that lasts his lifetime.

“A Gift”

One year for Christmas Oz yearns for a very special present that he knows won’t get. On Christmas morning, Oz wakes up early only to discover under the tree his most wished for gift. He’s overjoyed, but when his parents awake, it’s difficult for him to re-create the moment of surprise. He learns a lesson that lasts a lifetime.

“Cambrian Gifters”

Jill thanks a growing group of Cambria friends for all the wonderful things they do and the people they are.

“Who’s This Guy?”

Allan prepared a story for Cheese Month, but couldn’t join us then. Today, he tells his Cheesy story – about the time he worked in surgery with the Big Cheese department head. The story tells us a lot about the wonderful way Allan interacts with people.

“Lost At The Races”

Todd is invited to watch a trial race of the America’s Cup on a luxurious yacht stocked with an open bar and tiger shrimp. Weeks later when he is invited back to watch the actual America’s Cup race, Todd is initially disappointed when he learns he’s been assigned to a different boat stocked with just beer and sandwiches. Turns out the new assignment is quite the gift … even if the race ends with some disappointment.

"Bill Murray’s Gift to My Mother-In-Law”

Steve shares a delightful story about his mother-in-law, Toodie, and her new neighbor, Bill Murray. She has no idea of the fame of her funny neighbor. He takes great delight in washing Toodie’s car.

"Dating a Girl Named Maureen”

Bob takes his girlfriend to Carmel for the weekend. After a nice walk on the beach and special dinner, he gives her a ring. It was not the ring she was expecting.