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CANNES  CONUNDRUM

Our summer was beautifully complicated with various commitments to see family and friends, a river cruise, and a bike trip in Switzerland. I thought we could fit in a return visit to Cannes though Marla was not so keen. I appreciate that she always loves to do something new. We…

GREAT MOMENTS WITH MY BROTHER ON THE BIG ISLAND, SUPERB DINNERS WITH CHEF MARLA AND GARY, AND TIME WITH FAMILY

It was great seeing Gary again! He came over from the Hilo side to spend a little time with us. Gary began making Garlic bread with a super sour dough. I bought raviolis from Genova Delicatessen in Walnut Creek, then froze and packed them before leaving for Hawaii. This has…

BACK TO OUR BELOVED BIG ISLAND

Marla and I returned to our beloved Big Island in the Spring. We rented a condo at Mauna Lani Point with a great view of the ocean and the island of Maui in the distance. We’ve rented condo and homes in Mauna Lani in the past and it…

TREES AND THE SEASON IN TRANSITION

I love the changing of the season and the way nature never hurries in the transition to Spring. I’ve tried to capture the moment before the rebirth of color and light. There is a special beauty in the form and composition of the trees during this momentary stoppage…

GORGEOUS SPRING DAY WALK WITH DAISY

One of my favorite activites when in Dallas visiting our daughter is a nice walk. Of course Daisy has to come with us! I love the many flowers on display in Highland Park. Red Bud trees are in bloom. We started in Prather Park then Davis Park. A number of…

SPAIN’S FASCINATING ANDALUSIA REGION. We’ll visit unique “white villages”, unusual Sentenil de las Bodegas, and beautiful Marbella.

I have fallen in love with Spain’s Andalusia region. The history and diversity of the area is breathtaking! I’ll take you on a visual tour of the “white villages”, amazing Sentil de las Bodegas, fabulous Ronda, and finish with beautiful Marbella. On a future…

LET’S GO SHOPPING IN…FLORENCE

I truly love touring the famous sites of wonderful and iconic cities. Florence is among the world’s most historically rich cities on the planet. No matter how many times I visit this place it always awakens something new. I spent a few days solo exploring before heading off…

MY FAVORITE PHOTOS OF 2023

2023 was an amazing year of wonderful experiences near and far. I love looking at the past year and deciding on my favorite 2023 photos. Here is my 2023 “Favorites Album.” It’s really difficult to pick my very favorite but this July photo of Marla, me…