Blue sky backdrop (October 2018)VOTE.Vote. You matter. Your voice matters. Your vote matters.This...
Magical summer nights – Lake Tahoe (August 2015) There are times when it is a struggle to adequately express one’s gratitude, love, and appreciation. This is such a time. So very thankful...
Farm fresh – Lake Tahoe (August 2015) > “What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are > but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life’s pathway,...
Striking sunset -- Lake Tahoe (August 2015) > “A cloud does not know why it moves in just such a direction and > at such a speed, it feels an impulsion… this is the...
From where I sit – Lake Tahoe (August 2015) > “Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning… Anyone can > start over and make a new ending.” – Chico Xavie...
Sitting in Central Park Empire State Building as seen walking down the avenue City bikes Peak of the Hudson River from a rooftop over Manhattan New York state of mind — Manhattan (July ...
Stormy sunset — Lake Tahoe (July 2014) > “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” —Omar > Khayyam These words help capture the incredible whirlwind of the past...
Sand Harbor — Lake Tahoe (May 2014) > “All that is gold does not glitter, > Not all those who wander are lost; > The old that is strong does not wither, > Deep roots...
Sunset overlooking Hanalei Bay - Kauaʻi, Hawaii (December 2013) > “Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture > the heart.” – Ancient Indian Prov...
Urban sunset near Washington, DC > “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” > —Eleanor Roosevelt Cultivating gratitude. Appreciating natural beauty {in the cit...
Strength and beauty — Washington DC (April 2014) > “Tough times don’t last but tough people do.” —A. C. Green* Close friends are the family you choose. The friends who m...
Ocean Beach {Sunday} contemplation — San Francisco (January 2014) > “For the yesterdays and todays, and the tomorrows I can hardly > wait for - Thank you.” —Cecelia Ah...
Magnolia blossoms — Washington DC (April 2014) > “We acquire the strength we have overcome.” —Ralph Waldo > Emerson The city has fully transitioned to summer, complete with i...
Breaking waves and rocking boats on the blue – Tahoe Vista (June 2014) The past two weeks have been a blur… Bake sales and momentous finish line victories; long talks over coffee; walks a...
Summer light — Washington DC (June 2014) *Third time’s the charm.* Three surgeries later, my mother achieved bionic status…and she was already a superhero! Yesterday was an all too fami...
Tempestuous weather over Lake Tahoe > Love is unstoppable > Love, it can weather any storm… > > Like a river keeps on rolling > Like the north wind blowing > Do...
Secret Beach — Lake Tahoe > “Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” —Karl Barth
Paddling adventures — Lake Tahoe Perfect start to a gorgeous, sunny Sunday. Launching double kayaks on glassy water, listening to music, exploring coastline, landing on Secret Beach, and soak...
Summer is coming — Tunnel Creek above Lake Tahoe So much HAPPY: coffee, sunshine, *laughter,* hiking, adventurous “travel friends,” furniture, game nights, and delicious food. Heart is fu...
Swaying branches – Florida (May 2014) > “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a > tree a long time ago.” –Warren Buffett Whenever we visit Fl...