Dave Saunders

"I love Philz. They could pelt me with dill pickles when I walk in the door and I'd still be a fan. Actually...that might be fun...as long as I'm not wearing anything fancy. Like all Philz spots, the…" - Dave Saunders

"The place to go for unique gift items. It's not huge but there is a good variety of fun items sold at good prices. There are items for all age groups too, including toys, art, mugs, water bottles and…" - Dave Saunders

"As long as you don't mind mosquitoes the size of hamsters, wild boars off the side of the trails, and stories of mountain lions eating small hikers, then this is the place for you. There are a few…" - Dave Saunders

"This is a great place for a wide range of home products. It has an easy to navigate layout and a knowledgeable and friendly staff. This is my go-to place for everything from picture hanging, gardening…" - Dave Saunders

"Good thoughts. Historically though, the people who drank the Kool-Aid at Jonestown did not do so blindly. Eyewitness accounts claim that most, including Rev Jim Jones himself, refused to drink it and Jones' own bodyguards literally forced it down his throat in the end. So in reality "drinking the Kool-Aid" requires something detrimental to be forced down a person's throat. It seems interesting thought that the concept of your article still applies with this altered point of view. Not all experiences with social media and business have been positive. Many business owners have felt force-fed social media and many have failed to show the awesome results that are held up by others who declare social media the end to all woes. So perhaps this IS the year when the Kool-Aid runs out. More people can see social media for what it is. Not some form of magic but rather one of many tools that can be effective IF used effectively." - Dave Saunders

"I love Lavazza coffee so I was excited to see this place open. Try the Espresso Nocciolato. It's kind of like a Thai Coffee with whipped cream on top. Free wifi too." - Dave Saunders

"It's a clean train station with plenty of parking and a snack center inside. If there's a Sharks game going on across the street, parking is a little crazy because it looks like train parking has been…" - Dave Saunders

"Happened to drive by on the way to Monterey. The product selection was great and super cheap. Took it home and ATE IT, because that's what you do when you buy lots of health fruits and vegetables,…" - Dave Saunders

"It doesn't seem like there are a lot of book stores out there anymore, so it's great to see one that excels. The Bookshop of Santa Cruz has a great selection of BOOKS! Yes, that's right. They don't…" - Dave Saunders

"Downtown Santa Cruz is made up of a wide variety of shops, from comic book stores, to wet gear to kitchenware. There are also some great restaurants-- Chocolate is my current favorite. Sometimes…" - Dave Saunders

"This is a beautiful place. It's used as a wedding venue but I'm told they don't overtly advertise it for that. I was there after the lavender had been harvested but I can see how it must look (and…" - Dave Saunders

"This is a lot of fun to see. Basically, the suspension cables on the Bay Bridge were equipped with thousands of LEDs. When the sun goes down, the lights come on and display patterns and possibly…" - Dave Saunders

"This is the Target at the Oakridge Mall. It's two stories with a cool escalator for your cart! Ohhhhh ahhhhhh! Seriously, try it out. The selection here is Target-like and includes groceries. The…" - Dave Saunders