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Monthly Archives: July 2025

PAXTON IS MOVING BACK TO DENVER AND WILL TEACH AT THE SAME SCHOOL MARLA TAUGHT IN 1969-70! And…Happy Birthday!

Our grandson Paxton is moving back to Denver and we couldn’t be happier! He previously taught history at a Boston middle school. Paxton was offered a position at Cole Charter Middle School in Denver. We all are super excited for him! Cole is where Marla taught in 1969-70…

WONDERFUL VISIT IN THE BAY AREA WITH GREAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

We landed in San Francisco after an all night flight from Kona, Hawaii. We picked up our rental car and drove toward the East Bay. As per tradition we stopped for a visit at the cemetery up in the hills of El Cerrito. It is important for me to visit…

A TRIP TO THE WONDERFUL BIG ISLAND

The Big Island of Hawaii has been a favorite destination for our family for many years. We returned to one of our favorite rentals at Mauna Lani Point in May. It was time to bring out the Mai Tais and enjoy some fabulous sunsets. We connected with my brother Gary…

A VERY EXCITING & SURPRISING “OGOH-OGOH” PARADE IN BRESELA, BALI.

There are often surprising powers which propel us toward special directions in our life. It is like an unknown force gives us a nudge. The Island of Bali is such a serendipitous destination. In 1995 after over a year of brutal treatments for cancer (multiple surgeries, an experimental stemcell transfer…

I WONDER IF THERE ARE TV’S IN HEAVEN?

Years ago my Mom would call me to ask…”Are you watching the Tour?” For her the Tour de France was not about bike racing, but a wonderful travelogue on France. She loved seeing the fabulous countryside, ancient chateaus and monasteries. I miss those conversations with her…