2024 was an amazing combination of wonderful moments with family and friends, new adventures, a little sadness…but much love. I grabbed at life knowing the importance of each precious nanosecond. I’ll share a few of my 2024 favorites photos with text…And some thoughts on…
Marla and I love looking back at Christmas photos. This was a precious moment when the Twins were wearing their new Christmas dresses. Lisa and Stacy by the tree. My sister enjoyed making Christmas ornaments. Opening presents. Owen and Vaughan by the tree. Two beauties with Santa on Christmas Eve…
I have always been one to celebrate special occasions of my life, important milestones as well as happy minor events. A BIG birthday this year necessitated going big the entire twelve months! You might think I’m being a little narcissisic, but I’ve always believed in “…
Renting an apartment or villa while on vacation can bring happiness and superb memories. Marla loves to cook while on vacation so shopping at local markets and creating something very tasty in the kitchen is something she enjoys. My job is usually finding a nice wine. Renting on VRBO or…
We were totally enchanted by our first visit to the perched village of Gorbio, high above Menton. A beautiful restaurant caught my eye on the main town square, Place de la Republique. It was closed so Marla and I said we would try it on our next visit. It took…
Marla and I were in Boston for our grandson’s graduation form Boston College. It was wonderful to be with the family on such an occasion. We all had dinner at one of Paxton’s favorites, Eataly. Paxton’s friend Johnnie joined us as well. The breakfast…
The ocean has fascinated me since I was a small boy. Mauna Lani’s Makaiwa Bay and the adjacent ancient fish ponds are perfect for experiencig the fish and birds of the region. A view of the Mauna Lani Auberge Hotel from the Beach Club. I watched a net…
Marla and I drove up to Waimea to meet my brother at the farmer’s markets in Waimea. We hugged extra hard as the loss of Kekoa was so difficult for everyone! Gary knows a woman who sells pottery at the “Waimea Town Farmer’s Market.”…
I’ve always loved live music! This is Marla at a Rolling Stones concert. I’ve been fortunate to see U2 and The Ramones in a small club, James Brown, David Bowie, The Jackson 5 (Michael Jackson lifted Marla onto the stage from our first row table to…
Let me be totally honest…I really can’t wrap my brain around a BIG BIRTHDAY like this! The years have sped by so quickly. As with anyone there has been the occasional zig and zags, high mountains to climb, and a few rivers to swim without drowning…