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2019 THANKFUL MEMORIES

I have been reflecting on the year as we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday. So many people and events to be supremely grateful for but no one more than Marla! She has been my beautiful spirit guide on this amazing journey! There have been many blissful moments as well as times…

THE DECKER BROTHERS BIG ADVENTURE: UBUD RIVER GORGE TRAIL. MANY MEMORIES OF A MAGICAL PLACE!

All of us have special places which bring to mind very personal memories. The “Campuhan Ridge Walk trail” in Ubud, Bali is such a place for me. Marla and I have enjoyed the trail many times over the years and on three occasions we brought Wesco Fabrics&#8217…

THE DECKER BOYS VISIT UBUD BALI,….THEIR FIRST TRIP TO THE “ISLAND OF THE GODS.”

We began our Bali adventure in Ubud, known as a center for the arts and dance. The boys experienced a cultural jolt from the modernity of Singapore. We chose the Komaneka Monkey Forest Hotel as you can walk anywhere in Ubud. After 25 trips to Bali over the years primarily…

DECKER BROTHERS’ BIG THAILAND ADVENTURE. CHAO PHRAYA RIVER, THE GRAND PALACE & MORE.

Marla and I dreamed of taking our oldest grandsons to Thailand, Singapore, and Bali, for ages. These are countries we explored for both business and personal pursuits for many years. After a year in planning, we finally made it happen. The image above is from our room at the Chatrium…

HONORING THE PAST. ANCESTRAL REMEMBRANCES.

On Mother’s day, I thought about those we’ve loved and who are no longer with us. I am fascinated by how we remember and honor the departed. I will take you on a journey around the world to visit graveyards, spirit houses, and moments of remembrance…

OPENING UP THE VAULT OF MEMORY…visual introspection. Part 2

Going through my visual scrapbook of favorite images. Above image: “Two princesses.” “A girl and her dog.” “Beautiful ladies!” “Huc Bridge in Hanoi, Viet Nam.” “The Girls playing in Tilden Park.” “Sunset in Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii.&#8221…

LIFE LESSONS ON THE ROCKY ROAD TO WISDOM

Lately I have been reflecting on a story which continues to bounce around my head. It is a drama, sometimes a comedy, and often an adventure. The story is about what I have learned…so far….on this “Rocky Road to Wisdom.” In a way, this…

OPENING UP THE VAULT OF MEMORY…visual introspection. Part 1

I’ve been looking at a bunch of great images lately, especially as this is Denver’s “Month of Photography.”Looking at my digital and film archive is always illuminating as it cracks open my vault of memory. I find myself saying, “Wow, I took…

EXQUISITE MEMORIES OF FOOD & DRINK

Are you ever transported to a place close to home or far away simply by a wisp of a smell, scent, or a taste, of food or&nbsp…

ICE CASTLE ADVENTURE

Our daughter came to Colorado to ski with her family while we babysat the Girls. Mom, Dad, and the 2 boys skiied Vail and Keystone, loving the fresh snow! Marla and I took the Girls to the spectacular “ICE CASTLES.” There are only 5 similar installations in North…