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Category: Celebration of Life

POWER OF THE PHOTOGRAPH…FAVORITES CLOSE TO HOME

This is the first in a series of photographs which hold a special and very personal meaning for me. Each has a unique story to tell and make me happy. I chose to start which photos close to home. In the future I’ll post powerful photos from some…

ONE OF MY VERY FAVORITE PLACES…A REDWOOD FOREST

My earliest memories of growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area always have one common component,…redwood forests! My mom and dad as well as my grandmother and grandfather, loved taking picnics among the redwoods in the Oakland Hills and around the Bay. I think my mom enjoyed…

WONDERFUL DINING EXPERIENCES…From over-the-top to casual

The news this week on the international front has me plunging into the comfort (read: escapist) zone of past wonderful dining experiences. When I become stressed, I do love favorite foods and wine! Be my guest as we explore dinners from fancy to deliciously simple. I love to dress up…

A CEREMONY OF LIFE AT LAKE TAHOE…FOCUSING ON THIS MOMENT WITH THOSE I LOVE AND REMEMBRANCES OF THE PAST

We were shocked when we received the news of Annie’s passing! It was totally unexpected! I was planning to go on a Backroads bike tour of Oregon with her and husband, Tom, in September. A celebration of life was planned at Lake Tahoe and I knew we had…