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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

This is one of our favorite spots. We love being away from the city and out amongst nature. Here we are at the Rhododendron Garden enjoying the beautiful weather, enjoying our time feeding the geese and ducks with our kids, and connecting with our higher power. 

Happy Father’s Day 2015

Happy Father’s Day Sweetheart! Today I am thankful for all the miracles that flow through me as my happiness and contentment (without judgment) transpire and unfold. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in the world who take the time to be with their children giving them love and healing thoughts. Who give their children … Continue reading →

In memory of a family- AIDS and Suicide

In memory of my Brazilian mother, Maria, and  my brother, Doug, and his friend, Doug A. My brother and mom passed away within a year of each other in the 198o’s. She went by way of suicide and he went by AIDS. Their deaths were hard for my sister and I to take. Every year, when Memorial Day comes around … Continue reading →

Memorial Day- 2015

In this vast world, for so many decades, people I know or haven’t known, have perished in war fighting for my freedom. For some reason, be it- compassion, inner love, or strife for peace, it was necessary for them to let the flow which was embodied in their spirit, to fight for our country and … Continue reading →

RHS mini Class Reunion of 67′

Over the weekend, I went to my mini reunion of the RHS Class of 67′ organized by Alice Savage: classmate and my Lincoln City roommate. We met at Abbys Legendary Pizza Place in Roseburg, Oregon. I took on the job as being the photographer for the evening. I tried to make out who was who from … Continue reading →

‘Mother’s Day Sunset’

‘Mother’s Day Sunset’, I oil painted for the month of May. Best wishes and Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers who have been dedicated and passionate about seeing their children through good times and bad, who have cried and laughed with their children and took care of them when they were sick and dying, and … Continue reading →

Sibling Day

My sister, Diana, (left) and me at the Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Easter Day. The early 50’s. My sister is so close to me. She is the most sweetest, bravest, talented, wonderful human being. Every time I see things backwards she is always objective with me and puts my life into perspective for … Continue reading →

Easter Weekend

Over Easter weekend, my husband, Joe, and I dyed Easter eggs with our great niece and great nephew, danced to Gangham Style by Psy, and watched a whale video. The video was taken by my sister and her husband while they were in Mexico. We took in a movie called The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and … Continue reading →