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Lisa is an accomplished artist and photographer. She has won
numerous awards both in her professional and personal life. It can
be difficult when work is “crazy busy”, especially before the holidays. Gratitude
Over the years, Lisa has been flexible and tried to schedule herself
for those important
things as their lives
changed. She was com- By Joseph Patti
mitted to being present
for her family’s events,
like Girl Scouts and
sports. Life balance There’s something that I am grateful for
isn’t perfect, but you do and will be my life through.
the best you can. Lisa
involved her girls in the It is the gentle lovely warmth
All photos provided by Lisa K. Miller business. She proudly that emanates from you.
states “My kids have
seen in me, a strong It lifts my spirits just to know
role model... you can do
both career and family.” that you are still my friend.
Through all that I have done ‘til now
I asked Lisa to share may have caused it all to end.
her “words of wisdom”
for women who want to
be business owners. Yes, I’ll be ever grateful child
She hesitated, thought- Long as this earth I trod.
fully and said, “Make
sure you are doing something you are passionate about and love For all that you have done for me
doing...surround yourself with people who do the things you don’t You are my gift from God.

He sent you into this sick life
To keep me safe and warm.
To take away my every strife
And guide me through each storm. San Diego

May life be kind to you my child Woman
with joy to never cease
I wish for you God’s very best
of health and joy and peace. 17

Wineries on the

Southern Coast

By Jim Mutton
Did you know there is a local winery right here in coastal San
Diego County? Not just a wine store, but a full-fledged winery?
love.” She went on to say, “I learned that the hard way. When you try This winery crushes the grapes, ferments the juice, and ages and
to do everything yourself, the risk of burn-out is high.” Her husband bottles the wines. True, the grapes come from the best areas of
describes her as, “always trying to achieve excellence." California for vineyards, but Carruth Cellars on Cedros Avenue
in Solana Beach performs the full operation for many of its
“Everyone has a story.” Lisa K. Miller uses her creativity to turn those
stories into timeless treasures. vintages, and produces wines from an oaked chardonnay to
full-bodied reds. Who would have thought? Wine tasting at the
beach, anyone?